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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Volkanov (ranked 1830 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Martin Bhullar (ranked 232 p4p, 470 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitaly Volkanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Bhullar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar feints the counter takedown.
Volkanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bhullar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bhullar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkanov.
Bhullar ducks under a wild hook from Volkanov.
Volkanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bhullar's head.
 It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
Volkanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhullar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Volkanov misses with a hook
so Bhullar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bhullar trying to move into half guard but instead Volkanov has managed to sweep!
Bhullar has an active guard here but Volkanov has managed to pass into half guard.
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!
Bhullar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Volkanov pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar gets back to full guard.
Bhullar has his foot on Volkanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Volkanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Bhullar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bhullar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Volkanov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bhullar managing to control the position.
Bhullar trying to control the position.
Bhullar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bhullar, not yet.
Volkanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bhullar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bhullar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Volkanov passes into half guard.
Bhullar has a hand on Volkanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Volkanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bhullar working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar tries to lock up and control but Volkanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar tries to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bhullar wants to hold on but Volkanov pushes him away.
Bhullar is looking to improve his position but Volkanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Bhullar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bhullar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Volkanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Volkanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Bhullar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkanov looks to throw the jab but Bhullar is out of range.
Volkanov misses with a looping right.
Bhullar looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Volkanov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Volkanov misses with the combination.
Bhullar unleashes a big counter combination but Volkanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Volkanov thuds a left hand into Bhullar's body.
Volkanov stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanov thuds his right hand into Bhullar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Volkanov throws an overhand right that lands on Bhullar's shoulder, as Bhullar tries to avoid the shot.
Bhullar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Volkanov misses its intended target.
Bhullar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkanov throws a hook but Bhullar blocks it.
Bhullar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkanov defends it well.
Volkanov scores with a nice strike.
Volkanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bhullar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Bhullar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanov lands with a straight right. Bhullar didn't see that one coming.
Martin Bhullar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Volkanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Volkanov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhullar. Bhullar tries to recover but Volkanov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhullar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitaly Volkanov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Redcola (ranked 2509 p4p, 3178 weight class) and Tike Myson (ranked 321 p4p, 400 weight class). Barry Redcola 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Redcola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tike Myson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcola throws the left hand but Myson avoids the punch easily.
Myson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Myson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redcola has time to react.
A shot to the liver by Redcola. Beautiful body shot.
Myson slips under a jab from Redcola.
Redcola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Myson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcola misses with a jab to the body
and Myson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Barry Redcola has been cut.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Myson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Myson throws the left hand but Redcola avoids the punch easily.
Redcola is looking to wear down Myson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Redcola misses with an uppercut.
Myson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myson.
Redcola misses with the combination.
Myson fails to land with a series of punches.
Myson throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola swings widly with a right hand
and Myson counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcola throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Myson to counter with a crisp jab.
Myson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Myson drops his hands momentarily and Redcola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcola throws a hook but Myson avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myson! But no joy.
Myson throws a lazy right hand but Redcola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myson.
Myson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Myson does no damage.
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!
Redcola blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for Redcola.
Redcola ducks under a wild hook from Myson.
Redcola misses with a few strikes there.
Redcola misses with an uppercut. Myson saw that one coming.
Myson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Myson misses.
Redcola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcola lands with a good body shot.
Redcola clinches up with Myson and pushes him back against the cage.
Myson wants to get back to striking at distance but Redcola won't allow it.
Myson blocks an uppercut.
Redcola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myson's elbow.
Redcola looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short right from Redcola on the inside.
Redcola is working Myson over against the cage.
Redcola tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Myson is looking to break free of the clinch but Redcola has double underhooks.
Redcola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Myson breaks from the clinch.
Redcola forces Myson back against the cage and clinches.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myson tries to break the clinch but Redcola is controlling the position.
Myson is trying to force a seperation but Redcola has the dominant position.
Myson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myson swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcola.
Redcola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redcola throws a sloppy body shot
and Myson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola scores with a jab. Myson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Myson ducks under a wild hook from Redcola.
Redcola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola instigates a clinch.
Redcola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Myson's elbow.
Redcola breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Redcola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Redcola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redcola throws a right and a left that Myson avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Myson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Myson.
Redcola with a jab.
Redcola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Myson misses with a looping left.
Barry Redcola is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcola throws a series of punches but Myson moves out of range.
Redcola takes a swing at Myson's ribcage but misses.
Redcola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola is looking to clinch but Myson is avoiding it.
Myson lands with a cross.
Redcola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola effectively controlling the action here.
Redcola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Myson's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcola struggles to land a body shot inside as Myson controls his hands.
Redcola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redcola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Myson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcola.
Redcola breaks the clinch.
Redcola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myson! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Redcola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.
Redcola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcola swings for the body but Myson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Redcola throws a right hand that misses
and Myson counters with a left and a right that hurts Redcola! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Myson jumps into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myson fails to advance to Redcola's back.
Redcola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Myson controlling the pace for now.
Redcola is controlling an arm, preventing Myson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Redcola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myson prevents Redcola from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myson wants to finish this one by submission but Redcola is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Myson.
Myson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redcola is looking to escape.
Redcola is trying to escape the mount.
Redcola really wants to buck Myson off and get back to his feet.
Redcola tries to hold on but Myson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Myson content just to control the position here.
Redcola really wants to buck Myson off and get back to his feet.
Redcola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redcola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Redcola on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redcola tries to get out of the position.
Redcola wants to control but Myson is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tike Myson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Barry Redcola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Redcola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Myson throws a shot to the body.
Myson misses with a right hand
and Redcola moves into the clinch.
Myson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myson misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Myson.
Myson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcola in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola misses with a body shot.
As Redcola backs off Myson throws a huge counter combo but Redcola manages to avoid it all.
Myson walks into a left hand.
Myson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Redcola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Myson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myson lands a nice looking body shot.
Myson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Myson avoids the body shot from Redcola.
Myson looks to land a combination but Redcola avoids it well.
Redcola is looking to counter punch.
Myson misses with a double jab.
Redcola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Myson.
Redcola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Myson's head backwards.
Redcola scores with a jab to the body.
Redcola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redcola tries a body shot but Myson blocks it.
Myson has a couple of punches blocked by Redcola.
Redcola pushes Myson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Myson is trying to break the clinch but Redcola has him pressed against the cage.
Redcola prevents Myson from breaking the clinch.
Myson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcola lands a body shot.
Redcola connects with the punch.
It looks like Tike Myson has been cut.
Redcola rushes Myson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcola.
Redcola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Myson blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcola misses with a punch to the body.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myson wants to get back to striking at distance but Redcola won't allow it.
Redcola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcola can't find room to land a body shot as Myson controls the action.
Redcola looking to stall.
Barry Redcola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcola tries to work over Myson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myson.
Redcola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myson just misses with a punch to the body.
Myson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redcola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcola scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Myson throws an overhand right that lands on Redcola's shoulder, as Redcola tries to avoid the shot.
Myson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcola.
Redcola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Myson.
Myson keeps the fight on the outside.
Myson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcola was well out of range. Poor timing from Myson.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myson was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
Myson throws out a counter right but Redcola avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Myson throws a leg kick
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
Myson dodges the punch combination from Redcola.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Redcola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redcola 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Redcola!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neal Robson (ranked 3858 p4p, 2569 weight class) and Black Beast Jones (ranked 406 p4p, 298 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Black Beast Jones was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Neal Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Beast Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robson moves away.
Robson throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Robson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Robson.
Jones has Robson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robson smiles and moves away.
Robson slips under a jab from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Good shot there by Robson.
Robson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robson.
Robson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Jones out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neal Robson!
A very excited looking Neal Robson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taekn Arrms (ranked 3327 p4p, 1994 weight class) and Raphael De La Ghetto (ranked 330 p4p, 208 weight class). De La Ghetto has chosen Fresh Prince - Geoffrey Poet as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taekn Arrms!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael De La Ghetto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrms fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arrms closes the distance and clinches up with De La Ghetto, looking for a takedown. Arrms pushes De La Ghetto against the cage but De La Ghetto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De La Ghetto! But no joy.
Arrms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De La Ghetto defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taekn Arrms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Ghetto is defended easily by Arrms.
De La Ghetto lands with a shot to the body.
De La Ghetto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arrms takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms leaves De La Ghetto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arrms tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Ghetto swivels and escapes.
Arrms closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De La Ghetto did well to prevent Arrms getting side control.
De La Ghetto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arrms postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Arrms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Ghetto is keeping the position for now.
De La Ghetto trying to keep a closed guard but Arrms is proving a slippery customer.
Arrms keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Ghetto's head.
De La Ghetto can't keep his opponent in guard - Arrms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De La Ghetto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arrms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arrms's back!
Arrms turns into De La Ghetto and is now in his guard.
De La Ghetto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arrms has passed into side control.
Arrms is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on De La Ghetto's face as Arrms controls the position.
Arrms working away.
Arrms working the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Ghetto keeps working.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arrms's best efforts.
Arrms has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arrms trying to control the action but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Ghetto trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Arrms connects with a nice short shot to De La Ghetto's temple.
Arrms controlling the pace.
De La Ghetto works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Arrms is now in half guard.
Arrms 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.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Arrms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrms working over De La Ghetto with some ground and pound. De La Ghetto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arrms will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De La Ghetto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arrms pulls his head out easily.
Arrms scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De La Ghetto tries to roll over but Arrms keeps him under control.
Arrms wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Ghetto keeps working.
De La Ghetto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Arrms 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Ghetto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De La Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Arrms seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De La Ghetto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De La Ghetto is trying to maintain the position but Arrms is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Arrms has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Ghetto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arrms wants to take a breather but De La Ghetto is having none of it.
Arrms looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arrms with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arrms looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Ghetto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms 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.
De La Ghetto scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from De La Ghetto. No joy for Arrms on that attempt.
De La Ghetto tries to sprawl but Arrms drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but Arrms is controlling well.
Arrms wants to work for an arm triangle but De La Ghetto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De La Ghetto is trying to get back to full guard.
Arrms works his way into side control.
Arrms wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arrms working the ground and pound from side control.
De La Ghetto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto manages to get to full guard.
Arrms trying to control but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
Taekn Arrms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arrms postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Arrms lands a couple of elbows.
Arrms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Ghetto can do to turn this around?
De La Ghetto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arrms is aware though and is defending well.
Arrms cracks De La Ghetto with a solid left hand.
Arrms not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arrms tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Ghetto is retaining full guard.
De La Ghetto is trying to keep Arrms in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De La Ghetto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arrms stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Ghetto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De La Ghetto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De La Ghetto is looking for a triangle but Arrms pushes his legs off easily.
De La Ghetto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De La Ghetto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arrms has picked De La Ghetto up and slammed him! De La Ghetto can't keep hold of the triangle and Arrms manages to pass to side control!
De La Ghetto being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto is looking to reverse the position.
De La Ghetto is being controlled here.
De La Ghetto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De La Ghetto is not content to let Arrms control the position.
De La Ghetto seems a little lost for a moment, as Arrms dominates the positioning.
Arrms lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear De La Ghetto down.
De La Ghetto tries to buck Arrms off but Arrms is having none of it.
Arrms in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrms tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Arrms has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
De La Ghetto is looking to regain half guard here but Arrms keeps moving and retains side control.
De La Ghetto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arrms off and has taken his back!
Arrms looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Ghetto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arrms tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taekn Arrms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De La Ghetto slaps away a takedown attempt from Arrms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and De La Ghetto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arrms stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arrms wants it to stay on the feet.
Arrms darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Arrms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arrms is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! De La Ghetto is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taekn Arrms!
In defeat, Raphael De La Ghetto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Qwerty (ranked 2511 p4p, 2162 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 292 p4p, 265 weight class). Payakaroon has chosen Wai khru ram muay as his entrance music. 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Qwerty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Qwerty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Qwerty counters with a nice uppercut.
Qwerty throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Qwerty misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Qwerty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payakaroon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Qwerty walks into a straight right hand from Payakaroon.
Phil Qwerty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon moves into the clinch.
Qwerty wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
Qwerty wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Payakaroon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Payakaroon.
A short left from Payakaroon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qwerty misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon stalling.
Payakaroon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qwerty pushes Payakaroon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payakaroon can't find room to land a body shot as Qwerty controls the action.
Payakaroon tries to work over Qwerty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qwerty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon stalls.
Qwerty blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Qwerty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Qwerty misses with a hook.
Qwerty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty misses the jab.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Qwerty's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Qwerty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Qwerty and move into the clinch position.
Qwerty misses with a two punch combination.
Qwerty lands with a straight right. Payakaroon didn't see that one coming.
Qwerty scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Qwerty misses its intended target.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Qwerty pushes him away.
Qwerty lands with a right hand.
Qwerty ducks under a wild hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qwerty.
Qwerty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Payakaroon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qwerty is out of range and Payakaroon settles back down.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qwerty.
Payakaroon misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty throws a looping overhand right but Payakaroon ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Qwerty lunges at Payakaroon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Payakaroon's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payakaroon. That's going to slow Qwerty down.
Payakaroon tries to land a body kick
and Payakaroon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qwerty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qwerty throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Qwerty.
Qwerty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Payakaroon circles away quickly and effectively.
Qwerty swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qwerty letting Payakaroon take a breather here.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Qwerty controls his hands.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Qwerty fails to land.
Qwerty misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon cracks Qwerty with a nice body shot.
Qwerty misses with a body punch.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Qwerty breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that misses.
Qwerty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payakaroon on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Qwerty dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Payakaroon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qwerty throws out the jab.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Qwerty.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Payakaroon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qwerty.
Qwerty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Qwerty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qwerty.
Qwerty walks into a left hand.
Phil Qwerty is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Qwerty tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Qwerty throws a right hand that Payakaroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakaroon also avoids with ease.
Qwerty sets himself, and Payakaroon steps forward looking for the clinch! Qwerty avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon throws a jab but it's blocked by Qwerty.
Qwerty misses with a hook.
Qwerty misses with a double jab.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Payakaroon has closed the distance and engaged Qwerty in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qwerty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qwerty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payakaroon slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qwerty.
Qwerty swings wildly with an uppercut but Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qwerty is trying to force a seperation but Payakaroon has the dominant position.
Payakaroon has Qwerty pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Qwerty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payakaroon's elbow.
Qwerty is looking to break free of the clinch but Payakaroon has double underhooks.
Qwerty manages to break the clinch.
Qwerty throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Qwerty misses with a straight right.
Qwerty misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payakaroon slips under a jab.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Qwerty throws a big shot that misses.
Qwerty throws an off balance right hand
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Qwerty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qwerty.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qwerty lands a left hand.
Payakaroon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Qwerty up against the cage.
Qwerty working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qwerty gets through Payakaroon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
Qwerty has a couple of punches blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qwerty blocks an uppercut.
Qwerty manages to break the clinch.
Qwerty misses with a hook.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Qwerty misses with a hook. Payakaroon ducked under it nicely.
Qwerty shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Payakaroon eats them both and turns towards Qwerty to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Payakaroon forces Qwerty back against the cage and clinches.
Payakaroon lands with a left to the head.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Qwerty controls his hands.
Qwerty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Qwerty dips to his left and cracks Payakaroon with an uppercut!
Qwerty with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Qwerty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payakaroon on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Qwerty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Qwerty throws a series of punches but Payakaroon avoids them all with ease.
Qwerty misses the jab.
Qwerty scores with a jab to the body.
Qwerty misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payakaroon defending well as Qwerty loads up on a big left hand.
Payakaroon wants to clinch
and Qwerty counters with a right hand to the body.
Qwerty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Qwerty misses the target.
Qwerty jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon drops his hands momentarily and Qwerty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Qwerty dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Payakaroon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
The fighters circling - Qwerty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon motions for Qwerty to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Qwerty was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payakaroon tries to work over Qwerty's front leg with a kick but Qwerty checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Qwerty misses the target.
Qwerty lands with a straight right. Payakaroon didn't see that one coming.
Qwerty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Qwerty misses with a left hand
and Payakaroon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Payakaroon throws a head punch that misses.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Qwerty.
Qwerty struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qwerty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qwerty can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qwerty.
Payakaroon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qwerty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Qwerty clobbers Payakaroon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Qwerty throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Qwerty.
Payakaroon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Qwerty throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Qwerty moves out of range.
Payakaroon defending well as Qwerty loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Qwerty avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Qwerty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Qwerty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qwerty tries to keep at a distance but Payakaroon has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Payakaroon slows down the pace here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Payakaroon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Qwerty struggles to land a body shot inside as Payakaroon controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon has a couple of punches blocked by Qwerty.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
Qwerty stalling against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Qwerty avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phil Qwerty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Payakaroon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payakaroon has Qwerty pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Qwerty.
Payakaroon digs a right hand into Qwerty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Qwerty's gas tank.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Qwerty avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
Qwerty blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Qwerty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Payakaroon just leaning against Qwerty, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qwerty 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Qwerty!
A very excited looking Phil Qwerty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enver Karacan (ranked 2615 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Bobo Valdenius (ranked 316 p4p, 130 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enver Karacan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdenius looks to land a left hand but Karacan moved out of range nicely.
Valdenius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valdenius or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
Karacan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karacan looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdenius is just out of range.
Valdenius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Karacan defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Valdenius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karacan swings for the body but Valdenius moves out of range.
Karacan punishes Valdenius's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdenius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karacan's waist but Karacan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdenius off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karacan to score with a decent uppercut.
Karacan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karacan misses with a shot to the body
so Valdenius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Karacan is trying to keep Valdenius in close.
Valdenius slips nicely into half guard.
Valdenius is trying to control. Karacan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura here.
Valdenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius prevents Karacan from improving his position.
Karacan is looking to get back to is feet but Valdenius passes into side control.
Karacan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Valdenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karacan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karacan prevents Valdenius from moving into mount.
Karacan is trying to get back to his feet.
Valdenius trying to control the action but Karacan is working from the bottom.
Karacan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karacan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karacan tries to get out of the position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valdenius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karacan is looking to regain half guard here but Valdenius keeps moving and retains side control.
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well.
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well.
Valdenius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karacan, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius tries for a kimura but Karacan is defending well.
Karacan is trying to improve his position.
Karacan struggling a bit here.
Valdenius is looking to take a break and control but Karacan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valdenius has hold of Karacan's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Karacan seems comfortable defending it but Valdenius has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Karacan is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Karacan is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Valdenius couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobo Valdenius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 870 p4p, 1536 weight class) and Juice Frehley (ranked 108 p4p, 193 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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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juice Frehley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frehley closes the distance but LaFleur moves to the side
and LaFleur counters with a nice body shot.
Frehley throws a poor cross that misses
and LaFleur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Juice Frehley has been cut.
Frehley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Frehley throws a poor cross that misses
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Frehley! LaFleur lets Frehley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Frehley 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!
Frehley looks to land a right hand but LaFleur moved out of range.
LaFleur takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frehley punishes LaFleur's body with a nice straight punch.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Frehley misses
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right that sends Frehley to the canvas! LaFleur follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Francois LaFleur!
A victorious Jean Francois LaFleur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piston Honda Jr (ranked 1336 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Paulie Soprano (ranked 168 p4p, 249 weight class). Honda Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out Theme. Piston Honda Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulie Soprano!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano cracks Honda Jr with a good jab.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
Soprano goes for a double leg but Honda Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Honda Jr continues to drive forward.
Soprano shoots for a double leg takedown but Honda Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Soprano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Honda Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soprano lands a nice shot to the body.
Soprano lands the left hand.
Honda Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soprano misses the body punch
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Paulie Soprano has been cut.
Soprano misses with a body shot.
Honda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soprano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand
and Soprano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Honda Jr's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano wants to control from the top but Honda Jr keeps moving.
Soprano advances position into side control!
Honda Jr struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Soprano content just to control the position here.
Soprano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Soprano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Honda Jr is looking to escape.
Soprano wants to take Honda Jr's back here but Honda Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soprano looking to control but Honda Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr is looking to improve his position but Soprano isn't that keen on the idea.
Soprano wants to take Honda Jr's back here but Honda Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Soprano controlling from mount.
Soprano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Honda Jr is now in Soprano's guard. A big mistake from Soprano there, giving up the dominant position!
Soprano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Honda Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Honda Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Honda Jr advances position into side control!
Honda Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soprano keeps trying to improve his position.
Soprano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
Honda Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soprano looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soprano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Honda Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soprano on the ground.
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soprano tries to roll over but Honda Jr keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honda Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Honda Jr wants to pass the guard but Soprano is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Soprano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulie Soprano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Honda Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soprano.
Soprano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Honda Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Honda Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Paulie Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr sends Soprano crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Honda Jr is motioning to the referee to let Soprano up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Soprano is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Soprano! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
After winning the bout, Piston Honda Jr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Berishvili (ranked 795 p4p, 1251 weight class) and Gopnik Skwat (ranked 73 p4p, 117 weight class). Berishvili comes to the cage accompanied by Acharuli Gandagana. Mikheil Berishvili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikheil Berishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gopnik Skwat!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Skwat misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Skwat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berishvili wants to clinch.
Berishvili checks a leg kick.
Skwat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Berishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Berishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Skwat breaks away and moves out of range.
Berishvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skwat has a couple of punches blocked by Berishvili.
Skwat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skwat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili fails to pull guard.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili fails to pull guard.
Skwat scores with a hook to the body.
Berishvili jumps guard.
Skwat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berishvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berishvili looking for subs off his back but Skwat has passed one foot through into half guard.
Berishvili moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berishvili working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skwat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skwat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Skwat stays in close to Berishvili's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berishvili has control of Skwat's left arm, preventing Skwat from doing any damage.
Skwat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berishvili controls Skwat momentarily but Skwat frees himself.
Skwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berishvili seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Skwat circles away.
Skwat throws a right and a left that Berishvili avoids nicely.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skwat manages to circle out of the way.
Skwat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skwat throws a hook but Berishvili blocks it.
Skwat misses with a low kick as Berishvili jumps back.
Berishvili has closed the distance and engaged Skwat in a clinch.
Skwat tries to throw a body punch but Berishvili avoids it by throwing Skwat back against the cage.
Skwat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Skwat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skwat works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Berishvili looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skwat has picked Berishvili up and slammed him! Berishvili can't keep hold of the triangle and Skwat manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Berishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berishvili is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berishvili stops Skwat from passing to mount.
Berishvili is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berishvili sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
That's time! Berishvili's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skwat throws a low kick but Berishvili avoids it.
Berishvili tries to counter by clinching up but Skwat breaks away and moves out of range.
Berishvili throws a right hand that misses
and Skwat counters with a nice uppercut.
Berishvili tries to clinch but Skwat is having none of it.
Skwat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berishvili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Berishvili rushes Skwat and presses him up against the cage.
Berishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skwat.
Berishvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but Skwat won't allow it.
Skwat swings wildly with an uppercut but Berishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Berishvili jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skwat walks away with a smile on his face. Berishvili gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berishvili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skwat.
Berishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skwat was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berishvili moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berishvili tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skwat smiles and moves away.
Skwat connects with an inside leg kick.
Skwat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berishvili in his tracks.
Berishvili moves to clinch but Skwat breaks away
and Skwat counters with a low kick, right behind Berishvili 's knee.
Berishvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skwat with the inside leg kick.
Berishvili moves in looking to clinch but Skwat pushes him off.
Skwat throws out a counter right but Berishvili avoids it with no problem.
Skwat misses with a straight left.
Skwat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skwat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berishvili is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwat staying out of range there.
Skwat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berishvili is looking to clinch.
Skwat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berishvili on the side of the head.
Berishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skwat can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Skwat.
Skwat scores with a nice body kick.
Skwat misses the jab.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skwat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skwat throws a lazy right hand but Berishvili sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skwat throws a leg kick but Berishvili checks it.
Berishvili tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skwat manages to circle out of the way.
Skwat moves out of range of the strikes.
Skwat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berishvili moves out of range as Skwat strikes.
Berishvili clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skwat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skwat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berishvili backwards.
Berishvili jumps into guard, dragging Skwat to the mat.
Berishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skwat controls the pace.
Berishvili has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skwat postures up.
Skwat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berishvili is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skwat defends well.
Skwat trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skwat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Berishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gopnik Skwat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Berishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skwat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skwat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berishvili has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skwat works the jab nicely.
Berishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Berishvili blocks an uppercut.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skwat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skwat cracks Berishvili with a nice body shot.
Skwat lands a nice uppercut.
Berishvili jumps guard but Skwat stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gopnik Skwat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skwat lands a right hand.
Skwat is leaning against Berishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skwat can't find room to land a body shot as Berishvili controls the action.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skwat just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikheil Berishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skwat manages to break the clinch.
Berishvili clinches up with Skwat and pushes him back against the cage.
Berishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skwat lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berishvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skwat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Skwat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Skwat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skwat swings wildly with an uppercut but Berishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skwat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berishvili is trying to pull guard but Skwat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berishvili fails to pull guard.
Skwat cracks Berishvili with a nice body shot.
Skwat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skwat has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berishvili is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skwat looks to land a body kick but Berishvili moved away.
A clash of legs there as Berishvili blocks the low kick.
Skwat looks to land a combination but Berishvili avoids it well.
As Skwat tries to get set, Berishvili tries to push him back and clinch up but Skwat manages to avoid the attempt.
Berishvili rushes Skwat and presses him up against the cage.
Berishvili blocks a body shot from Skwat.
Skwat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skwat misses with some punches.
Mikheil Berishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skwat just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Skwat fails to land.
Berishvili jumps guard but Skwat stands there with Berishvili around his waist. Berishvili gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skwat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Berishvili takes a shot to the head.
Berishvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Berishvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berishvili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skwat controls the pace.
Skwat slips nicely into half guard.
Berishvili is staying active underneath Skwat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skwat trying to pass the guard but Berishvili defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berishvili wants to control but Skwat passes into side.
Gopnik Skwat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skwat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berishvili keeps working.
Berishvili holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Skwat wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berishvili, who protects the arm well.
Skwat is looking to take a break and control but Berishvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Berishvili can't do much from the bottom here.
Skwat wants to control but Berishvili is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skwat is trying to get an arm triangle but Berishvili is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gopnik Skwat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skwat 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gopnik Skwat!
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