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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint George (ranked 5406 p4p, 5606 weight class) and Milo Sabanadzovic (ranked 524 p4p, 534 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Saint George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Sabanadzovic!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
 It looks like Milo Sabanadzovic has been cut.
Sabanadzovic connects with a right hand. George shakes it off.
Nice body punch from George.
George cracks Sabanadzovic with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. George has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sabanadzovic to stand back up!
 Sabanadzovic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George thuds a left hand into Sabanadzovic's body.
Sabanadzovic is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?
Sabanadzovic throws an off balance right hand
and George counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saint George!
An out of breath and clearly excited Saint George thanked Conquest Nutritionâ„¢ (160Q) $48 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smack (ranked 4623 p4p, 5727 weight class) and Sammy Steele (ranked 499 p4p, 549 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Smack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Steele!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries to clinch up.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sammy Steele has been cut.
Steele shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.
Smack scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Steele.
Smack throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Smack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smack looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Smack sets himself, and Steele steps forward looking for the clinch! Smack avoids it this time.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack scores with a head kick.
Smack slaps away a takedown attempt from Steele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smack rushes Steele and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Steele.
Smack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steele.
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Smack finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smack but Smack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smack gets a clinch.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Smack has him pressed against the cage.
Steele has had enough of the clinch but Smack keeps him there for the moment.
Steele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele looks winded!
Smack blocking some punches.
Steele tries to pull guard but Smack won't allow it.
Smack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smack tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Smack.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smack.
Steele blocks a head kick by Smack.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smack!
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice body kick from Smack.
Smack lands a head kick. Steele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Steele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smack is looking for a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Smack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smack.
Steele avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack lands with a kick to the temple. Steele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Steele dives in for a single leg takedown but Smack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smack misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from Smack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smack. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Steele'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.
Smack looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Smack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smack circles away.
Smack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Smack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack fakes the leg kick and cracks Steele in the body.
Steele takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smack but Smack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Steele.
A head kick misses from Smack.
Smack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Smack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smack just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smack throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
Smack is looking to counter the offense by Steele and move into the clinch.
Smack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smack defends it well.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steele avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack blocks a head kick by Steele.
Smack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele tries to clinch up but Smack circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele moves out of range as Smack throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steele takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Steele blocks a head kick by Smack.
Steele wants to counter with a clinch but Smack pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Smack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smack stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Smack throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele fails to land the takedown.
Smack seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Smack. Smack maintains the clinch.
Steele tries to pull guard but Smack won't allow it.
Smack lands an elbow inside.
Come on Smack - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smack avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smack prevents it.
Smack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smack throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smack 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.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Smack sprawls well.
Smack lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smack.
Smack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smack lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Smack dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Steele's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steele or perhaps it was just good defense by Smack, which made it look bad.
Steele tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Smack.
Smack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Smack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Smack moves out of range easily.
Smack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Smack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steele shoots in looking for a takedown. Smack tries to sprawl out of it but Steele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Steele tries to get set, Smack tries to push him back and clinch up but Steele manages to avoid the attempt.
Smack throws a right and a left that Steele avoids nicely.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Smack circles away.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele shoots for a takedown but Smack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Steele.
Smack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smack scores with a push kick.
Smack throws a front kick that sends Steele stumbling back into the cage.
Smack thuds his shin into the meat of Steele's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Smack - the referee stops the clock and Steele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Smack. Steele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Smack misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steele is defended easily by Smack.
Smack is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steele sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steele wants to clinch.
Smack swinging wildly here.
Steele tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Steele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smack.
Smack misses with a body shot.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smack.
Smack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smack. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele blocks a head kick by Smack.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smack manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smack scores with a head kick.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smack is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steele.
Smack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smack throws a head kick that misses.
Steele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steele somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Fisher (ranked 4673 p4p, 5561 weight class) and Bye Ng (ranked 473 p4p, 511 weight class). The key to victory for Lonnie Fisher has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lonnie Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bye Ng!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ng throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ng.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ng throws out a counter right but Fisher avoids it with no problem.
Fisher is looking to clinch.
Fisher closes the distance and pushes Ng back into the cage.
Fisher has Ng pressed against the cage, preventing Ng from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
Ng breaks from the clinch.
Fisher lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Bye Ng has been cut.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ng loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng missing with a left hand there. Fisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ng paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisher connects with a crisp jab.
Ng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ng jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ng.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.
Ng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ng manages to avoid it.
Ng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ng misses with a two punch combination.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Ng's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher drops Ng with a nice combination! Fisher dives into Ng's guard, looking to finish!
Ng is controlling Fisher's posture.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Ng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ng trying to keep a closed guard but Fisher is proving a slippery customer.
Fisher 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ng managing to control the position.
Fisher stopping the sweep attempt from Ng.
Ng wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Ng wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Ng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ng is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fisher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ng wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ng wants to hit a sweep here but Fisher passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ng there!
Ng working to try and regain half guard.
Ng is still trying to improve position.
Fisher lands a big shot there that rocks Ng but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That has opened up Bye Ng's cut even more.
Ng takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ng is rocked!
The cut above Bye Ng's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bye Ng's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lonnie Fisher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malone Stevenson (ranked 5139 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Xu Zing (ranked 217 p4p, 218 weight class). Malone Stevenson 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malone Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xu Zing!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zing tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Zing ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
It looks like Xu Zing has been cut.
Stevenson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zing has wrist control.
Zing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zing has his foot on Stevenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevenson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zing 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.
Zing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Zing wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevenson works over Zing with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stevenson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevenson trying to control but Zing is working from the bottom.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Stevenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stevenson stands up from Zing's guard - Stevenson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zing swivels and escapes.
Stevenson cracks Zing with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zing looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stevenson finish him?
Zing is rocked!
Zing has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zing is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Stevenson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Zing has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malone Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Campos (ranked 4772 p4p, 5448 weight class) and Paul Sanchez (ranked 444 p4p, 471 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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Counter fighter
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Campos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campos gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Campos looking to throw knees to the head but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Campos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sanchez landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Campos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Campos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez manages to control the position for a moment.
Campos is looking to work his way around to Sanchez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanchez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control but Campos is having none of it.
Campos wants to take his opponent's back but Sanchez doesn't allow it.
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.
Sanchez wants to control but Campos is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to lock up and control but Campos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanchez is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
We've been hearing that Campos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Campos is staying active.
Campos controlling the pace for now.
Campos avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez tries to control Campos's body but Campos pushes him off. Sanchez squirms to his side and now Campos has his back!
Sanchez wants to control his opponent's hands but Campos gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
Campos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sanchez tries to roll but Campos sticks to his back.
Campos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez breaks Campos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Campos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Campos throws a series of punches but Sanchez moves out of range.
Campos throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Campos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Campos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Campos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Campos prevents Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez wants to stand but Campos is controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez controls Campos momentarily but Campos frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campos is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Campos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sanchez is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Campos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Campos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reece Campos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campos defending well though.
Sanchez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campos defends it well.
Sanchez is trying to control. Campos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Campos reverses the position - he's now on top in Sanchez's guard.
Campos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Campos is now in half guard.
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Campos throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez forces Campos back against the cage and clinches.
Campos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sanchez missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez gets control of Campos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sanchez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Campos wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez pulls Campos in close to his closed guard and prevents Campos from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to control but Campos passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Campos trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Campos wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Campos is thwarting Sanchez's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Campos prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanchez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Campos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Campos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Campos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Campos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campos tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Campos avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Campos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Campos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Campos postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Campos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez seems keen to control Campos's posture.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanchez 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryun Sang Min (ranked 4409 p4p, 4824 weight class) and Boston Blackwell (ranked 471 p4p, 488 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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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryun Sang Min!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Blackwell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blackwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blackwell is wriggling around but Sang Min manages to pass to half guard.
Blackwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sang Min. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sang Min is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sang Min stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwell gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sang Min counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Sang Min seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang Min is working for a kimura but Blackwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Sang Min is controlling the pace.
Sang Min moves into full mount! Blackwell won't be happy about that!
Sang Min wants to finish this one by submission but Blackwell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sang Min.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Blackwell trying to control the action but Sang Min just sinks the hooks in.
Sang Min scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Blackwell is looking for a way out.
Sang Min looking for the choke but no joy.
What can Blackwell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwell is trapped and Sang Min is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Blackwell is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sang Min.
Blackwell tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sang Min slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Blackwell tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Blackwell won't enjoy being in this position. Sang Min looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Blackwell is tapping - it's over boys! Sang Min picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryun Sang Min!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milk Armstrong (ranked 2693 p4p, 5104 weight class) and Mitsubasa Midoriya (ranked 190 p4p, 290 weight class). Mitsubasa Midoriya is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Milk Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitsubasa Midoriya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong lands a jab.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Midoriya's half guard.
Armstrong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Midoriya has hold of Armstrong's hands but Armstrong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Midoriya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midoriya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armstrong pulls his head out easily.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Midoriya won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong wants to advance to full mount but Midoriya doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midoriya has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.
Midoriya is looking to cinch up a triangle. Armstrong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Midoriya's body to avoid the submission. Midoriya has instead reached around Armstrong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Midoriya arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mitsubasa Midoriya!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Randy Knight (ranked 2424 p4p, 3427 weight class) and Josue Everett (ranked 199 p4p, 263 weight class). Josue Everett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josue Everett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Everett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Everett as Knight shoots in.
Everett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knight defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Everett is defended easily by Knight.
Knight gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight slips a nice elbow through Everett's hands, connecting with Everett's forehead.
Knight working the head and body with strikes.
Everett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett trying to control from the bottom.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knight is thwarting Everett's attempts to control the position.
Everett is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight winds up and cracks Everett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Knight 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.
Knight trying to control the action but Everett is working from the bottom.
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.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight lands with a punch from half guard.
Everett trying to control here.
Everett wants to get back to full guard.
Knight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Everett is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everett trying to control but Knight postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight throws a strike but Everett avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knight looking to sit in guard and control but Everett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Everett is controlling him.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Everett trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Knight manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Knight is working Everett over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Everett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Everett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Knight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Everett as he avoids it easily.
Knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Everett counters with a right hand to the body.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Everett as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Everett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Knight or perhaps it was just good defense by Everett, which made it look bad.
Knight goes for a double leg but Everett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Everett continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Everett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Everett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Everett.
Everett is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knight is defending well.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Everett's elbow.
Knight turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Everett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Everett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett is not content to let Knight control the position.
Everett tries to improve position but can't.
Everett avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Everett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Knight presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Knight scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Everett?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Everett because Knight loaded up on that one.
Knight with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight landing strikes, looking to finish!
Knight breaks from Everett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Everett avoids a series of strikes thrown by Knight.
The referee warns Everett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Knight avoids the attempt from Everett to control.
Everett tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.
Knight controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Everett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Knight.
Knight lands a big shot there that rocks Everett but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knight lands with some strikes.
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!
Knight cracks Everett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Everett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knight landing strikes from the mount and Everett is in trouble!
Knight lands a couple of good shots and Everett has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Knight lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Knight.
Everett is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Knight dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight pushes Everett up against the cage in a clinch.
Everett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Everett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Everett is still in real trouble! Can Knight finish him?
Everett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Everett seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Everett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Everett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Everett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight wants to control from the top but Everett keeps moving.
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everett can do to turn this around?
Knight 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.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Everett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knight is defended easily by Everett.
Everett throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Everett darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Everett into the cage.
Knight looks for a takedown but Everett sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everett tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Everett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight tries for a takedown but Everett circles away easily
and Everett counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Everett. Beautiful body shot.
Knight fails with the takedown
and Everett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Everett dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Everett's head and hops out.
Knight feinted with a counter takedown.
Everett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Everett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knight has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Everett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Knight somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Everett tries to break free.
Everett trying to control the position but Knight manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Everett up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knight controlling the positon.
Everett can't escape the position.
Knight lands shots from the back.
Knight is landing with strikes. Everett can't take much more of this.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight lands a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Knight!
Randy Knight 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Buzzkill (ranked 2008 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Justus Oneill (ranked 245 p4p, 414 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Buzzkill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justus Oneill!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Buzzkill misses.
Buzzkill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oneill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buzzkill thinking.
Oneill blocks a jab.
Buzzkill wants to clinch
and Oneill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Timmy Buzzkill has been cut.
Buzzkill throws a body punch but Oneill moves out of range.
Buzzkill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oneill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oneill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oneill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buzzkill misses with a double jab
and Oneill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buzzkill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oneill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buzzkill wants to clinch
and Oneill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buzzkill thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzkill wants to clinch up but Oneill keeps it at a distance.
Buzzkill throws a combination that misses
and Oneill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buzzkill thinking.
Buzzkill is breathing heavily.
Oneill lands with a nice body punch.
Oneill scores with a jab. Buzzkill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oneill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oneill throws the left hand but Buzzkill avoids the punch easily.
Buzzkill feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice cross by Oneill.
Timmy Buzzkill's cut is getting worse.
Oneill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buzzkill wants to clinch
and Buzzkill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buzzkill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buzzkill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buzzkill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneill lands a slapping body shot.
Buzzkill misses with a double jab
and Oneill counters with a stiff right hand.
Oneill loads up on a big right hand but Buzzkill slips the punch.
Timmy Buzzkill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buzzkill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buzzkill seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice shot lands for Oneill.
Timmy Buzzkill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Oneill lands a slapping body shot.
Oneill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buzzkill had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Buzzkill has Oneill up against the cage in a clinch.
Oneill throws a head punch that misses.
Oneill misses with a body punch.
Oneill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buzzkill blocking some punches.
Oneill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buzzkill pushes Oneill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buzzkill swings wildly with an uppercut but Oneill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oneill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzkill misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buzzkill.
Buzzkill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oneill misses with some punches.
Buzzkill scores with a shoulder strike.
Oneill digs a right hand into Buzzkill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buzzkill's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Oneill.
Oneill throws a punch but it's blocked by Buzzkill.
Oneill breaks the clinch.
Buzzkill is looking to clinch but Oneill is avoiding it.
Oneill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buzzkill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oneill.
Buzzkill misses with a combination
and Oneill counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Timmy Buzzkill's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Buzzkill scores with a hook.
Buzzkill slips a straight right by Oneill.
Oneill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oneill lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzkill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oneill counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buzzkill throws a combination that misses
and Oneill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timmy Buzzkill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justus Oneill!
Timmy Buzzkill was interviewed post fight and said 'Tim Tim Timmah!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Knuckles (ranked 2191 p4p, 2375 weight class) and Damien Frey (ranked 270 p4p, 297 weight class). Chuck Knuckles could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damien Frey's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Frey!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles connects with a right hand. Frey shakes it off.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Knuckles backs off Frey throws a huge counter combo but Knuckles manages to avoid it all.
Frey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Chuck Knuckles has been cut.
Knuckles misses with a hook. Frey ducked under it nicely.
Chuck Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles works Frey's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knuckles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Knuckles misses
and Frey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Frey.
Knuckles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frey back to the cage. Knuckles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Frey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
Frey lands an overhand right.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Frey is just out of range.
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knuckles is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Knuckles scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Frey didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Damien Frey has been cut.
Knuckles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Frey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles lands a slapping body shot.
Frey throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles lands a jab to the head.
Knuckles 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.
Frey is rocked!
Frey misses with a straight right.
Frey is still on wobbly legs! Can Knuckles finish him?
Frey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frey seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles is looking to wear down Frey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frey looks winded!
Knuckles drops Frey with a huge uppercut! Frey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knuckles is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Knuckles!
Chuck Knuckles decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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