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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Oliviera (ranked 561 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Tyler Westlake (ranked 79 p4p, 374 weight class). Westlake is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tek It (Sped Up). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santino Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Westlake!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliviera darts in and clinches Westlake up against the cage.
Oliviera gets control of Westlake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliviera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Westlake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from.
Westlake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westlake has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Westlake is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliviera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Westlake is looking to defend but Oliviera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Westlake! Oliviera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Westlake taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Santino Oliviera!
After winning the bout, Santino Oliviera 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 1602 p4p, 642 weight class) and Mer Lo (ranked 119 p4p, 46 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mer Lo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a left to the body.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man wants to clinch
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lo looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Stan Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo lands with a nice body punch.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Lo does it's job there.
Man walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Lo sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lo counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lo, as that shot connected.
Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Lo - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man shoots and misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lo but Lo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Lo.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo lands a jab-cross combination.
Lo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
Lo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Lo stalks Man and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Man's face. Man staggers backwards, shaken.
Mer Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Lo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo 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.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Man with a body shot.
Lo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lo scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lo presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Mer Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man goes for a double leg but Lo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lo continues to drive forward.
Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Man tries to pull guard but Lo won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Man is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lo to the mat. Lo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lo is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lo trying to strike off his back.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lo has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works over Lo with some ground and pound from guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man controlling from the top position.
Lo controlling Man's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is in close to Lo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Man has gone for a leg lock! Lo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Man's guard.
Lo wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Lo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lo.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Man tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lo manages to move to mount!
Mer Lo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mer Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lo to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lo.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Lo. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Lo tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man fails with the takedown
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Man misses with a takedown attempt
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lo takes the fight into the clinch.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lo to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Lo on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo.
Lo presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lo has Man pressed against the cage.
Lo is leaning against Man and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lo scores with a shoulder strike.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A body shot lands from Lo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Lo scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lo.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lo!
Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Lo coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Lo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Man shoots and misses
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lo catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lo connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man with a poor takedown
and Lo counters with a straight right hand.
Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Man is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lo connects with a nice looking jab.
 Man is rocked!
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!
Lo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mer Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Lo.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Lo is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lo down to the mat. Lo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man misses with a combination
and Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mer Lo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lo 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mer Lo!
Mer Lo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Richard (ranked 89 p4p, 360 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 9 p4p, 36 weight class). Hicks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today. Small Richard 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, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Richard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hicks throws a hook but Richard avoids it easily.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Hicks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
Richard throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
Richard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hicks trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hicks is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hicks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard is fighting to break Hicks's control of his arms but Hicks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hicks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richard's guard.
Richard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hicks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hicks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Richard keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard preventing the sweep.
Richard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard lands a couple of elbows.
Richard wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hicks tries to score with a low kick but Richard moves his leg out of the way.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks with a nice cross.
A big right from Hicks misses.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richard moves away.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Richard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richard on the side of the head.
Hicks misses the jab.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to bum rush Richard with a series of wild strikes but Richard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
Richard blocks a jab.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hicks won't be happy with that.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Richard crashes against the mat.
Hicks tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Richard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hicks dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Hicks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hicks cracks Richard with a good jab.
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Richard's belly button to the back.
Hicks misses with a double jab.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Richard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hicks sprawls and moves away.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard moves out of range.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Richard's ribs.
A combination from Hicks does no damage.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Richard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Hicks is quick to defend against it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Richard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hicks kicks Richard off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks swings widly with a right hand
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hicks tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hicks's head.
Richard is keen to just control but Hicks is a slippery customer.
Richard passes into side control, despite Hicks's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Richard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hicks sneaks back into half guard.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Richard.
Richard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hicks is positioning himself well to prevent Richard advancing to mount.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is working for a kimura but Hicks is defending it quite comfortably.
Hicks is looking to control Richard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hicks avoid being mounted?
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Hicks's hands, connecting with Hicks's forehead.
Richard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Hicks's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hicks 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Post fight, an emotional Lyman Hicks said 'Where the fuck is my belt? You beat the champ, you are the champ!'.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hog Molly (ranked 150 p4p, 86 weight class) and Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 11 p4p, 7 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hog Molly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molly wants to clinch but Fedetenko slips to the side
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Molly! Fedetenko lets Molly back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Molly is rocked!
 It looks like Hog Molly has been cut.
Fedetenko lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Our winner, Vladamir Fedetenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
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