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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Montoya (ranked 4888 p4p, 5109 weight class) and Elian Ibarra (ranked 442 p4p, 451 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elian Ibarra!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibarra is just out of range.
Ibarra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montoya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Montoya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibarra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Montoya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montoya tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Montoya's face as Ibarra controls the position.
Montoya struggling a bit here.
Ibarra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montoya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya trying to remain calm as Ibarra controls from the top position.
Ibarra works to advance to full mount. Montoya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra content just to control the position here.
Ibarra with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibarra controlling from the full mount.
Ibarra landing strikes from the mount and Montoya is in trouble!
Ibarra looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ibarra landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ibarra controlling the position easily from mount.
Ibarra avoids the attempt from Montoya to control.
Ibarra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya tries to hold on but Ibarra postures up.
BOOM! Ibarra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Montoya reaches up to try and control the position but Ibarra seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Montoya rolls and tries to escape and now Ibarra has his back!
Ibarra is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montoya knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montoya for a finish.
Ibarra avoiding Montoya 's attempts to control his hands.
Ibarra keeps control of the position easily here as Montoya tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya rolls, trying to escape but Ibarra keeps control of the position.
Ibarra scores with punches from the back.
Montoya is trying to break free.
Ibarra controlling the position well here. Montoya rolled but Ibarra kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibarra loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Montoya hold on?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elian Ibarra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ibarra lands a head kick. Montoya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montoya blocks a head kick by Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a head kick but Montoya moves out of range.
Ibarra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ibarra has his takedown stuffed
and Montoya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montoya avoids the head kick by Ibarra.
A jab from Montoya finds it's way through Ibarra's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Montoya.
Ibarra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibarra has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a right hand to the body.
Felipe Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elian Ibarra.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibarra manages to avoid it.
Ibarra shoots in but Montoya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Montoya drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ibarra right on the button. Ibarra goes down! Montoya follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montoya gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harun Aydin (ranked 4257 p4p, 23462 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 459 p4p, 551 weight class). Aydin comes to the cage accompanied by Mockingbird - Eminem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harun Aydin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aydin avoids it really well and circles away.
Aydin throws out a loose jab but Brillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brillo ducks under a wild hook from Aydin.
Aydin throws a big shot that misses.
Brillo is looking to clinch but Aydin is avoiding it.
Harun Aydin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aydin rushes Brillo and presses him up against the cage.
Brillo wants a takedown but no success here.
Brillo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aydin after a bit of a struggle.
Harun Aydin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amarillo Brillo.
Brillo fails to pull guard.
Brillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Aydin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Aydin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brillo's guard. Nice work there by Aydin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aydin looking to pass the guard.
Aydin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aydin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aydin wants to control from the top but Brillo keeps moving.
Aydin passes Brillo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aydin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aydin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brillo and Aydin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aydin is trying to get an arm triangle but Brillo is defending well.
Brillo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aydin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Brillo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brillo tries to hold on but Aydin postures up.
Aydin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brillo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Aydin has hold of Brillo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brillo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brillo is desperately trying to improve his position but Aydin has a good base and remains in mount.
Brillo tries to improve his position but Aydin has taken his back! Aydin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Brillo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Aydin pushes Brillo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harun Aydin!
A very excited looking Harun Aydin 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mabahong Tae (ranked 3731 p4p, 2935 weight class) and Danielos Tiger (ranked 401 p4p, 343 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabahong Tae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Danielos Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tae throws a one two combo.
Tiger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tae cracks Tiger with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tae has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tiger to stand back up!
 Tiger is rocked!
Tae lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Tiger - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Tae!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Valerio (ranked 2254 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Olo Adofo (ranked 271 p4p, 349 weight class). Valerio's entrance music is God is a DJ - Faithless. A fine choice. Olo Adofo 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olo Adofo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adofo throws a right hand that misses
and Adofo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Olo Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo throws a sloppy head kick
and Valerio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Valerio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adofo misses with a head kick.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio throws a big shot that misses.
Adofo is looking to clinch but Valerio is avoiding it.
Valerio misses with an uppercut. Adofo saw that one coming.
Adofo forces Valerio back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valerio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adofo's brow.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valerio tries to pull guard but Adofo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valerio jumps guard.
Valerio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valerio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adofo stacks Valerio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adofo!
Adofo wants to control but Valerio is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valerio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valerio is trying to work for a sweep but Adofo has mounted him!
Valerio blocking the ground and pound.
Valerio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valerio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valerio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valerio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adofo throwing strikes but missing.
Valerio is looking for a triangle here but Adofo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Valerio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Valerio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valerio wants to improve his position but Adofo is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adofo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valerio's head.
Valerio manages to get to full guard.
Adofo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valerio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adofo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adofo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valerio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adofo has managed to get both his arms back between Valerio's legs - danger averted.
Valerio working a defensive guard but Adofo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Valerio gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valerio manages to get to full guard.
Valerio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adofo trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom.
Adofo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adofo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Olo Adofo's cut.
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.
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Valerio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valerio blocks an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valerio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adofo smiles and moves away.
Adofo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
Adofo looks to clinch
enabling Valerio to counter with a crisp jab.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adofo tries to clinch but Valerio is having none of it.
Valerio with a nice cross.
Adofo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valerio throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Adofo.
Adofo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valerio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valerio avoids the head kick by Adofo.
Adofo lands a high kick to the side of Valerio's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Adofo dives into guard, looking to finish.
 It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Adofo trying to control but Valerio is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adofo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valerio looking for subs off his back but Adofo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Adofo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valerio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Adofo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valerio wants to control but Adofo is keeping busy.
Valerio works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valerio wants to sweep here but Adofo controlling him for the moment.
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Adofo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valerio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adofo passes into half guard.
Adofo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Valerio is looking for a sweep. Adofo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adofo is trying to control. Valerio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valerio actively working from the bottom here.
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adofo is posturing up here but Valerio has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Adofo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Adofo has to tap! Slick submission there by Valerio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ernesto Valerio!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Clarke (ranked 2729 p4p, 3408 weight class) and Vadim Leonov Jr (ranked 345 p4p, 426 weight class). Clarke comes to the cage accompanied by One Cent, Five Cent, Ten Cent, Dollar - Soca Boys. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Leonov Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke moves away from the strike by Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr works over Clarke's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mark Clarke has been cut.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov Jr moves away.
Leonov Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leonov Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clarke to score with a decent uppercut.
Clarke throws a head kick that misses
and Leonov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clarke defending well as Leonov Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clarke backs up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Clarke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
A combination from Leonov Jr does no damage.
Clarke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clarke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clarke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov Jr.
Clarke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clarke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leonov Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Clarke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clarke.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonov Jr is keeping the position for now.
Leonov Jr is looking to stand up but Clarke isn't so interested in that idea.
Clarke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke lands a couple of elbows.
Clarke content to stall in guard here.
Leonov Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarke is controlling him.
Clarke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonov Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clarke 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.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke connects with a couple of short punches.
Leonov Jr wants to stand and escape but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke is working Leonov Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonov Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leonov Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clarke stops Leonov Jr from standing up.
Clarke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonov Jr wants to stand but Clarke is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Leonov Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Clarke. Clarke gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leonov Jr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr is pushing Clarke's head away, looking to escape. Clarke manages to hold on to the position though.
Clarke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Clarke landing a few strikes.
Leonov Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clarke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Clarke fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clarke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Leonov Jr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Clarke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leonov Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Clarke wants to control but Leonov Jr is keeping him busy.
Leonov Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leonov Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clarke trying to control the action but Leonov Jr is working from the bottom.
Leonov Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clarke is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr is trying to buck Clarke off.
Clarke landing strikes.
Clarke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Clarke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Clarke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clarke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clarke misses with a body kick.
Mark Clarke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov Jr misses with a body shot.
Leonov Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Clarke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand back up but Clarke is controlling him
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand up here but Clarke is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Leonov Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leonov Jr has hold of Clarke's hands but Clarke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke lands strikes from half guard.
Clarke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke trying to control the pace.
Leonov Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Clarke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clarke working over Leonov Jr with some ground and pound. Leonov Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mark Clarke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke stalling.
Clarke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leonov Jr pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control.
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Clarke working the head and body with strikes.
Leonov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand.
Clarke working Leonov Jr over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.
Nice strikes from Clarke there.
Leonov Jr is rocked!
Leonov Jr pushes Clarke off looking to stand but Clarke dives back in and keeps control.
Clarke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clarke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonov Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Clarke sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov Jr tries to kick Clarke off but Clarke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clarke 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.
Clarke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clarke lands a nice short elbow.
Clarke winds up and cracks Leonov Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leonov Jr is trying to stand back up but Clarke is controlling him
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. Clarke connects with a nice short shot to Leonov Jr's temple.
Leonov Jr is still in real trouble! Can Clarke finish him?
Clarke drops an elbow to the side of Leonov Jr's head.
Clarke scores with a big shot! Leonov Jr's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Leonov Jr! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Clarke!
Mark Clarke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Vadim Leonov Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He s good. He s really good.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bone Breaker (ranked 1118 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Vik Arora (ranked 139 p4p, 275 weight class). Arora is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Beware of the Boys - Panjabi MC. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Arora!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Bone Breaker has been cut.
Arora cracks Breaker with a good jab.
Arora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Breaker misses with an uppercut. Arora saw that one coming.
Arora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breaker manages to avoid it.
Arora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Arora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Arora is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Breaker prevents Arora from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Arora is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bone Breaker!
A relieved looking Bone Breaker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methodios McIntyre (ranked 963 p4p, 1233 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 126 p4p, 160 weight class). McIntyre comes into the arena with Gallantry blaring out of the sound system. 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 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodrigo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duterte moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Duterte misses the target.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duterte.
A lazy left from Duterte finds it's target.
Duterte lands a head shot.
Duterte dodges the punch combination from McIntyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Duterte tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Duterte manages to avoid the attempt.
Duterte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Duterte tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Duterte manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duterte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Duterte throws a right hand that McIntyre ducks under and follows up with a left that McIntyre also avoids with ease.
McIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre lands a jab to Duterte's midsection.
Duterte tries to keep at a distance but McIntyre has taken the fight into the clinch.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McIntyre.
Duterte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duterte lands a head kick!
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
McIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duterte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre misses with a hook
and McIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Duterte does no damage.
Duterte misses with a looping left.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duterte throws a low kick, looking for McIntyre's leg but McIntyre calmly moves out of range.
Duterte throws a low kick but McIntyre avoids it.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Duterte throws a head kick that misses
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McIntyre misses.
Duterte misses with a double jab
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
McIntyre avoids the head kick by Duterte.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Duterte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McIntyre.
Duterte looks to throw a body kick
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte swings widly with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIntyre clinches up against the cage.
McIntyre misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte lands with a left to the head.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duterte blocks it with crossed arms.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre has Duterte pressed against the cage, preventing Duterte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duterte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McIntyre working aggressively here.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duterte is defending well for now.
Duterte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duterte ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
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 Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duterte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McIntyre pushes Duterte up against the cage in a clinch.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but Duterte blocks with his arms.
Duterte blocks an uppercut.
McIntyre missing with knees to the body.
Duterte is trying to force a seperation but McIntyre has the dominant position.
Duterte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McIntyre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McIntyre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duterte lands a glancing blow to the side of McIntyre's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Duterte. Beautiful body shot.
Duterte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duterte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duterte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duterte.
Duterte misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McIntyre at a distance.
A punch combination from Duterte misses.
McIntyre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duterte throws a series of punches but McIntyre moves out of range.
A shot to the body from McIntyre misses
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut.
Duterte misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and McIntyre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duterte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duterte.
McIntyre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duterte.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
McIntyre throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
McIntyre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duterte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
A quick step to the side and McIntyre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duterte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McIntyre tries to counter by clinching up but Duterte breaks away and moves out of range.
Duterte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte thuds his right hand into McIntyre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A leg kick checked by Duterte.
Duterte blocks the body kick.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Duterte slaps the foot to one side.
Duterte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duterte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McIntyre lands with a right hand.
Duterte takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
McIntyre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Duterte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Duterte's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Duterte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
Duterte looks to throw the jab but McIntyre is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Duterte counter with a right hand.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Duterte is just out of range.
It seemed like Duterte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duterte.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Duterte.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Duterte and move into the clinch.
McIntyre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duterte throws a solid leg kick but McIntyre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duterte.
Duterte sizes up McIntyre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duterte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McIntyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duterte throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
McIntyre tries to work over Duterte's front leg with a kick but Duterte checks it.
Duterte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duterte scores with a nice body kick.
Duterte motions for McIntyre to come forward. Duterte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McIntyre is able to avoid easily.
McIntyre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Duterte just manages to avoid it.
McIntyre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by McIntyre.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte misses with a straight right.
As Duterte tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Duterte manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte misses with a head kick.
McIntyre quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Duterte throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre throwing a counter right hand but Duterte manages to avoid it.
Duterte lands a head shot.
Duterte throws a sloppy head kick
and Duterte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duterte throws a leg kick
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Duterte was not able to check.
Duterte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duterte thows a leg kick but McIntyre checks it
and McIntyre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duterte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McIntyre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Duterte. Those never looked like landing.
McIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duterte feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duterte moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigo Duterte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Duterte coming out on top.
McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Duterte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duterte 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 586 p4p, 1061 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 82 p4p, 144 weight class). Spicoli comes to the cage accompanied by Money Buy Drugs. Krakowski has chosen Netherfell - Mokosz as his entrance music. Bernard Krakowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeff Spicoli's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym (5000) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Spicoli ducks down to avoid it.
Spicoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Spicoli misses with a hook.
Krakowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krakowski missing with a left hand there. Spicoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spicoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Spicoli off the cage and back into range.
Krakowski takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Krakowski throws a jab when Spicoli was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski misses the jab.
It looked like Spicoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spicoli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spicoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakowski is just out of range.
Krakowski throws a right and a left that Spicoli avoids nicely.
Spicoli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Krakowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicoli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Krakowski misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely.
Spicoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Spicoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spicoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krakowski.
Spicoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krakowski takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Krakowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Spicoli ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spicoli thuds his right hand into Krakowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spicoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spicoli moves away from the strike by Krakowski.
Krakowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpicoli.
Spicoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krakowski looks to throw the jab but Spicoli is out of range.
Spicoli lands a big head kick that sends Krakowski tumbling to the mat! Spicoli takes a step backwards and waves Krakowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Krakowski is rocked!
That has opened up Bernard Krakowski's cut even more.
Spicoli drives through and clinches with Krakowski against the cage.
Krakowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spicoli as Krakowski tries to tie him up.
Spicoli lands a left hand.
Krakowski wants to stall.
Krakowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spicoli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Spicoli on the inside.
Spicoli lands a right hand.
Spicoli creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Krakowski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Krakowski drops to his knees and Spicoli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Spicoli!
Jeff Spicoli took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Fairest fight in the game...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rapheal (ranked 386 p4p, 1328 weight class) and Alfonz Novak (ranked 60 p4p, 179 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Novak's choice of entrance music: A Tout Le Monde - Megadeth. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Rapheal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapheal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rapheal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Novak.
Novak tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Novak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rapheal defends well and Novak ends up having to push Rapheal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rapheal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rapheal!
Novak is trying to ground and pound but Rapheal uses the momentary lack of control by Novak to regain half guard.
Novak with the ground and pound but Rapheal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rapheal wants to sweep here but Novak controlling him for the moment.
Novak with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Novak postures up in Rapheal's guard and throws a big left but Rapheal blocks it.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Rapheal is retaining full guard.
Novak throws an elbow that misses. Rapheal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Novak's guard. Nice move by Rapheal!
Novak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak trying to keep a closed guard but Rapheal is proving a slippery customer.
Rapheal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak looking for a sweep. Not yet Novak, not yet.
Novak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rapheal controls the pace.
Novak looking to control.
Novak is striking but Rapheal is not phased and passes to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Novak trying to get back to full guard but Rapheal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak can't escape the position.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Novak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Novak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rapheal manages to get himself to full guard.
Novak throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapheal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novak throwing strikes from guard but Rapheal blocks nicely.
Novak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Novak trying to control but Rapheal is working from the bottom.
Novak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak postures up and lands a big shot to Rapheal's brow.
Novak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rapheal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Novak scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rapheal moves out of range of the strikes.
Rapheal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Novak. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Novak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal lunges at Novak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Novak's hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novak.
Rapheal misses with a hook. Novak ducked under it nicely.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt - Rapheal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Rapheal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mark Rapheal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonz Novak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak drives through and clinches with Rapheal against the cage.
Novak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Novak's elbow.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the side of Novak's head.
Novak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rapheal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rapheal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novak backwards.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Novak blocks an uppercut.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Novak tries for a takedown but Rapheal manages to get underhooks.
Novak takes a shot to the head.
Novak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rapheal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Novak shoots and misses
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Novak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rapheal scores with a counter punch that sends Novak to the canvas! Rapheal smells blood - he's punishing Novak with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Novak has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Rapheal!
After winning the bout, Mark Rapheal 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Handerson (ranked 578 p4p, 912 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 73 p4p, 121 weight class). Handerson comes to the cage accompanied by America - A Horse With No Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handerson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Handerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Handerson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handerson throws a right hand that misses
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handerson dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Handerson.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anstey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Handerson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Handerson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anstey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anstey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handerson defending well as Anstey loads up on a big left hand.
Handerson throws a hook but Anstey blocks it.
Handerson connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Handerson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey is looking for the big counter here.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handerson slips a jab from Anstey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handerson. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Handerson throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses
and Handerson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Handerson.
Anstey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Handerson on his heels. He'll look to pass Handerson's guard now, I'm sure.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Handerson 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.
Handerson keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Handerson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anstey defends it easily.
Handerson is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handerson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anstey has picked Handerson up and slammed him! Handerson can't keep hold of the triangle and Anstey manages to pass to side control!
Anstey looks up at the clock and then as Handerson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anstey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Handerson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Handerson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Handerson taking a bit of punishment here - Anstey scoring with strikes.
Anstey working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handerson looks to move to half guard but instead Anstey has passed into mount! Damn!
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Handerson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson tries to hold on but Anstey postures up.
Handerson is working to get back to half guard.
Handerson wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
Handerson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Anstey.
Handerson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Handerson wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson is trying to control but Anstey passes into side control!
Handerson regains half guard.
Handerson wants to get back to full guard.
Handerson trying to control but Anstey postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handerson is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Handerson wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Anstey working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Handerson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Handerson is not content to let Anstey control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bunny Anstey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anstey misses with a hook
enabling Handerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Handerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Handerson.
A shot to the body from Handerson misses
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Handerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey throws a solid leg kick but Handerson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anstey.
Handerson swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Handerson scores with a jab.
Anstey walks into a stiff left hand from Handerson.
Handerson swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey catches Handerson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Handerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handerson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anstey throws an off balance right hand
and Handerson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Handerson misses with a shot to the body
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
Handerson takes one on the button.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
It looked like Handerson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Anstey.
Handerson swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Handerson misses with a hook
and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Handerson!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey working away.
Handerson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anstey's best efforts.
Handerson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Handerson is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handerson wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson wants to sweep but Anstey has passed to side control!
Handerson wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Handerson is looking to reverse the position.
Anstey working the body and head with strikes.
Anstey trying to control the action but Handerson is working from the bottom.
Handerson regains half guard.
Handerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Handerson wants to control but Anstey is keeping busy.
Anstey is nestled in close to Handerson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson moves into full guard.
Handerson working a defensive guard here.
Handerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handerson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anstey stacks Handerson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anstey!
Handerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anstey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Handerson to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson is trying to get back to half guard.
Handerson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anstey connects with a decent elbow.
Anstey cracks Handerson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Handerson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Anstey easily slips into full mount!
Handerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handerson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handerson manages to get himself to full guard.
Handerson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anstey has picked Handerson up and slammed him! Handerson can't keep hold of the triangle and Anstey manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey tests Handerson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey goes for a double leg but Handerson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Handerson continues to drive forward.
Anstey throws a leg kick but Handerson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey misses with a left hand
and Handerson counters with a stiff right hand.
Handerson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Handerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Handerson ducks down to avoid it.
Handerson cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey throws a one two combo.
Anstey throws a right hand that misses
and Handerson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anstey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handerson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handerson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handerson. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handerson looks to land a left hand but Anstey moved out of range nicely.
Handerson throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
Handerson lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handerson throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
As Handerson backs off Anstey throws a huge counter combo but Handerson manages to avoid it all.
Handerson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handerson.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handerson lands a jab to the nose.
Handerson misses with a shot to the body
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey moves away from the strike by Handerson.
Handerson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
A big right from Handerson misses.
Handerson moves out of range of the body kick.
Handerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Handerson misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey works over Handerson's head and body with a nice combination.
Handerson looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handerson throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Anstey.
Dave Handerson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handerson scores with a nice head shot.
Handerson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Handerson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Handerson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handerson. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Handerson. That snapped Anstey's head back.
Handerson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handerson slips a jab from Anstey.
Dave Handerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Handerson's waist but Handerson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
Dave Handerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
Anstey scores with a jab. Handerson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Handerson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anstey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Handerson throws a series of punches but Anstey avoids them all with ease.
Anstey tries to move into range but Handerson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Handerson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Handerson scores with a nice strike.
Handerson misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Handerson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
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.
Anstey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Anstey throws a jab when Handerson was well out of range.
Handerson cracks a nice hook into Anstey's ribs.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Handerson misses its target.
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Handerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey tried to score with a low kick but Handerson checks it.
Handerson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Handerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand
and Handerson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anstey misses with a lunging right hand
and Handerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Handerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anstey is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot to the liver by Handerson. Beautiful body shot.
Handerson misses with a body shot.
Handerson lands a nice shot that snaps Anstey's head back.
Handerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handerson takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Handerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Handerson misses the body punch
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
A cross from Anstey lands.
Handerson gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. Handerson manages to retain 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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Handerson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Handerson looking to pass the guard.
Handerson stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Handerson cracks Anstey with a solid left hand.
Handerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handerson is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Handerson won't allow Anstey to sweep him here.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Handerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Handerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Handerson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Anstey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handerson slips under a jab from Anstey.
A quick step to the side and Handerson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey misses with a left hand
and Handerson counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handerson. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handerson staying out of range there.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Handerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Handerson.
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Handerson takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handerson. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Handerson had his way with Bunny Anstey in that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Handerson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Handerson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Handerson.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handerson.
Handerson works Anstey's body with a nice hook.
Handerson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Handerson misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handerson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Handerson.
Anstey is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Handerson throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Handerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Handerson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Handerson moves out of range.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handerson.
Handerson with a nice cross.
Handerson misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Handerson.
Handerson thuds his right hand into Anstey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handerson throws the left hand but Anstey avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Handerson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey tries to move into range but Handerson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Handerson - just one landing.
Anstey is rocked!
Handerson throws a monster overhand right that drops Anstey! Handerson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Handerson!
A relieved looking Dave Handerson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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