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FCL - 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schreesch Hawk (ranked 4932 p4p, 4993 weight class) and Massif Headingery (ranked 502 p4p, 504 weight class). Massif Headingery 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schreesch Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massif Headingery!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk tests Headingery's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Headingery dives in and grabs Hawk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawk pushes down on Headingery's head and hops out.
Hawk cracks Headingery with an open hand slap.
Headingery with a poor takedown
and Headingery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Headingery gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawk.
Headingery shoots in but no luck this time.
Schreesch Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massif Headingery.
Headingery tries to clinch but Hawk moves out of range.
Headingery tries for a takedown but Hawk circles away easily
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Headingery takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Headingery gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headingery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawk clobbers Headingery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Headingery shoots and misses
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Hawk.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Headingery shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hawk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headingery walks into a stiff left hand from Hawk.
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Headingery shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Headingery 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.
Headingery looks winded!
Headingery 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.
Hawk has Headingery pulled in close to control his posture.
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Hawk's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Hawk's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headingery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Headingery 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.
Hawk is adopting a defensive guard.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Headingery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Headingery 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.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Headingery controlling him for the moment.
Headingery 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.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schreesch Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hawk scores with a decent looking hook.
Headingery moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Hawk - just one landing.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Headingery takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headingery with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Hawk lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Headingery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hawk defends it nicely.
Schreesch Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawk throws a looping overhand right but Headingery ducks down to avoid it.
Headingery throws a big counter head kick but Hawk avoids it with no problem.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Headingery moves away and avoids it.
Hawk lands with an overhand left.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Headingery can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headingery takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Headingery drops his hands momentarily and Hawk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Headingery moves away and avoids it.
Headingery has his takedown stuffed
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schreesch Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Massif Headingery.
Headingery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Headingery is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk connects with the punch.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Headingery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Headingery in his tracks.
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Headingery.
Headingery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schreesch Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Headingery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawk scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Headingery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headingery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Massif Headingery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Headingery fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk clobbers Headingery with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Headingery shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk counters with a nice uppercut.
Headingery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Headingery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Headingery is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hawk with a body shot.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Headingery is out of range.
Headingery feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hawk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schreesch Hawk dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Headingery shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Headingery 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.
Hawk 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Headingery tries to pass.
Headingery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hawk pulls Headingery in close to his closed guard and prevents Headingery from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headingery drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Headingery off! Headingery jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Headingery tries to pass.
Hawk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Headingery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Headingery postures up.
That's two 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.
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Headingery 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Headingery is looking to clinch but Hawk is avoiding it.
Headingery takes one on the button.
Hawk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hawk connects with a right hand. Headingery shakes it off.
Headingery walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Hawk.
Headingery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
Headingery is looking for the big counter here.
Hawk throws the left hand but Headingery avoids the punch easily.
Hawk lands a nice shot that snaps Headingery's head back.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Headingery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Headingery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Headingery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Headingery slips under a jab from Hawk.
It seemed like Headingery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Headingery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Headingery in his tracks.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Headingery.
Hawk misses the jab.
Headingery with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Headingery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawk.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headingery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Headingery tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Hawk misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schreesch Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schreesch Hawk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Onni Mountainjoki (ranked 3195 p4p, 25411 weight class) and Atreyu Brooks (ranked 375 p4p, 573 weight class). Onni Mountainjoki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onni Mountainjoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atreyu Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountainjoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mountainjoki cracks Brooks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mountainjoki misses with a hook. Brooks ducked under it nicely.
Brooks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Mountainjoki moved out of range.
As Brooks looks to move away, Mountainjoki throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Brooks
letting Mountainjoki counter with a right hand.
Brooks instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brooks is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mountainjoki is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mountainjoki is keeping busy.
Mountainjoki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mountainjoki's elbow.
Brooks letting Mountainjoki take a breather here.
Mountainjoki lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountainjoki managing to block the knees to the body from Brooks.
Nice body punch from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage.
Mountainjoki lands a body shot.
Mountainjoki is pushing Brooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mountainjoki is stalling here.
Mountainjoki lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Mountainjoki.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Mountainjoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mountainjoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mountainjoki misses the shot to the body.
Brooks throws a lazy head kick
and Mountainjoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mountainjoki dodges the punch combination from Brooks.
Mountainjoki moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Mountainjoki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountainjoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brookss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Mountainjoki! Brooks is out on his feet! Mountainjoki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brooks is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brooks is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Mountainjoki!
Onni Mountainjoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Rochester (ranked 3281 p4p, 3441 weight class) and Wodin Vader (ranked 328 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ziggy Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wodin Vader!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rochester wants to get back to full guard but Vader has mounted him!
Rochester wants to hold on but Vader pushes him away.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vader controlling the pace for now.
Rochester avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vader.
Vader content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rochester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester regains half guard.
Vader slows the pace down in half guard.
Rochester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vader is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vader not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vader working the head and body with strikes.
Rochester wants to get back to full guard but Vader has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Vader stalls from top position.
Vader's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester gets back to half guard.
Vader with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vader is looking for submissions but instead, Rochester has regained full guard.
Rochester wants to sweep but no luck.
Rochester looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vader is defending well. Rochester quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vader has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rochester celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ziggy Rochester!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Wellington (ranked 4109 p4p, 2581 weight class) and Somrak Khamsing (ranked 461 p4p, 319 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khamsing's choice of entrance music: Wai khru ram muay. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Somrak Khamsing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khamsing fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wellington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wellington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khamsing counters with a good low kick that Wellington was not able to check.
Sloppy strikes from Wellington. Those never looked like landing.
Wellington throws an overhand right that lands on Khamsing's shoulder, as Khamsing tries to avoid the shot.
Khamsing throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Khamsing.
Khamsing with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Khamsing finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wellington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Wellington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington shoots in but Khamsing avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chad Wellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Khamsing finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wellington misses with a jab to the body
and Khamsing counters with a head kick that drops Wellington to the mat! Wellington scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Wellington is rocked!
Wellington has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khamsing.
Oh Wellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wellington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khamsing doesn't seem bothered though.
Wellington seems to have got his legs back now.
Khamsing slips a jab and a cross from Wellington.
Wellington shoots in looking for a takedown but Khamsing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wellington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wellington is breathing heavily.
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!
Khamsing throws a head kick that half lands.
Wellington throws a lazy uppercut
and Khamsing finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khamsing lands a big head kick that sends Wellington to the canvas! Khamsing follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somrak Khamsing!
During a confident post fight interview, Somrak Khamsing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Maam Tranny Savage (ranked 1722 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Emanuel Gallegos (ranked 191 p4p, 243 weight class). Tranny Savage comes into the arena with It's not sir it's MA'AM!! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Macho Maam Tranny Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tranny Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Gallegos's shoulder, as Gallegos tries to avoid the shot.
Tranny Savage catches Gallegos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tranny Savage misses with an uppercut
and Gallegos counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Macho Maam Tranny Savage has been cut.
Tranny Savage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gallegos's sensitive parts.
Tranny Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Gallegos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tranny Savage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gallegos under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tranny Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tranny Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tranny Savage looks to clinch
and Gallegos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tranny Savage! Gallegos lets Tranny Savage back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tranny Savage is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranny Savage 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.
Tranny Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Gallegos counters with a huge left! Tranny Savage is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gallegos isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tranny Savage from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gallegos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emanuel Gallegos!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Tyson (ranked 963 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Hunt King (ranked 34 p4p, 175 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
King checks a low kick from Tyson.
King appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a low kick but Tyson moves out of range easily.
As King backs away, Tyson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyson.
King feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
King misses with a low kick.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyson.
We've been told by Tyson's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tyson throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King checks a low kick from Tyson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Byrum (ranked 1094 p4p, 1039 weight class) and Swag Sitsongrit (ranked 131 p4p, 120 weight class). Swag Sitsongrit will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Byrum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swag Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Byrum fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Byrum misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Byrum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Byrum. Byrum gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Byrum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Byrum is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Byrum slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrum tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Byrum seems unphased.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Byrum with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byrum needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Swag Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Byrum's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrum takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrum staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Byrum's head.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Byrum moves out of range.
Byrum has a takedown stuffed.
Sitsongrit pushes Byrum up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swag Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stuns Byrum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Byrum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
so Byrum counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Byrum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Byrum tries to pass.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byrum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Byrum's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Byrum wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Byrum is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Byrum won't let him.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Byrum's guard.
Byrum looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swag Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Byrum moves out of range.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrum blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Byrum moves out of range.
Byrum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Byrum off to one side.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byrum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Byrum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Byrum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Byrum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byrum on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrum fails with the takedown.
Byrum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Byrum avoids it easily.
Byrum fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Byrum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Byrum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Swag Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Byrum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Byrum shakes it off.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Byrum's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Byrum misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrum was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byrum in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrum gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Byrum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Byrum postures up.
Byrum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swag Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Byrum fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Byrum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Byrum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrum. Byrum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Byrum shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Byrum takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrum takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrum.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Byrum is having none of it.
Byrum changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Byrum throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrum takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Byrum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Byrum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Byrum's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Byrum saw that one coming.
Byrum tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Byrum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Byrum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Byrum scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Byrum avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Byrum ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Byrum moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Byrum or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit catches Byrum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Byrum closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Byrum pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swag Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Byrum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Byrum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Byrum is looking to counter punch.
Byrum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Byrum throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrum.
Sitsongrit sizes up Byrum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Byrum misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrum. Byrum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Byrum.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Byrum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Byrum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Byrum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Byrum is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Byrum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Byrum walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Byrum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Byrum is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Oh Byrum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Byrum's body. Byrum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrum throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit punishes Byrum's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrum seems to have got his legs back now.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit works Byrum's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a monster overhand right that drops Byrum! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swag Sitsongrit!
Swag Sitsongrit is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Eklund (ranked 2229 p4p, 5178 weight class) and Ian Mesquita (ranked 288 p4p, 514 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Eklund!
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, Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita moves out of range of the body kick.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Mesquita sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mesquita avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Eklund 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 Mesquita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mesquita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eklund scores with a nice body kick.
We've been told by Eklund's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eklund is looking to slow Mesquita down with leg kicks.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mesquita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mesquita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita scores with a jab. Eklund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eklund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mesquita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Mesquita finds it's way through Eklund's defenses.
Mesquita checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund tries to land a leg kick but Mesquita saw it coming and moves away.
Eklund is looking to chop away at Mesquita's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Mesquita's leg. Mesquita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mesquita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eklund.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eklund throws a lazy head kick
and Mesquita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mesquita.
Eklund is pulling down on Mesquita's head. It's preventing any offense from Mesquita, at least for the moment.
Mesquita trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position.
Mesquita distracts Eklund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eklund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Eklund's legs - danger averted.
Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesquita doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesquita manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eklund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eklund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mesquita on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eklund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.
Eklund preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eklund taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Eklund keeping control of the position.
Eklund wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eklund looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Eklund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund is looking to get back to full guard here but Mesquita has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Eklund is rocked!
Mesquita working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Eklund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Mesquita scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Eklund is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mesquita can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude (ranked 1554 p4p, 1810 weight class) and Matheus Cardoso (ranked 207 p4p, 243 weight class). Matheus Cardoso 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matheus Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claude fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cardoso has closed the distance and engaged Claude in a clinch.
Cardoso with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cardoso breaks from the clinch.
Claude shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Claude was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cardoso takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cardoso on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Claude scoring with punches and elbows.
Claude is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cardoso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Claude in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardoso regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claude is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardoso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claude thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cardoso's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working.
Claude throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claude is keen to just control but Cardoso is a slippery customer.
Claude takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Claude is nestled in close to Cardoso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claude passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cardoso!
Claude definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Claude looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cardoso can do anything to dispel that myth.
Claude putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Claude lands a big elbow.
Cardoso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Claude. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Claude working Cardoso over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claude lands a couple of good shots and Cardoso has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Claude is punishing Cardoso with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Claude.
Claude thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Claude is riding his opponent, not letting Cardoso buck him off.
Claude scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Claude misses with punches from the back.
Cardoso covering up well and avoiding damage.
Claude landing with strikes.
Will Claude go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Claude scores with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claude throwing damaging strikes from the back! Cardoso could be in trouble here!
Cardoso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Cardoso looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Claude is landing with strikes from the back.
Claude lands strikes to the head.
Claude landing with strikes.
Claude is punishing Cardoso with some ground and pound.
Claude lands punches and elbows.
 Cardoso is rocked!
Claude connects with a couple of big shots that have Cardoso covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Cardoso! Claude fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude!
A victorious Jean Claude thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mferi (ranked 918 p4p, 1086 weight class) and Xavier Schmidt (ranked 128 p4p, 150 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Mferi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Mferi circles away.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mferi is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Mferi circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmidt moves forwards but Mferi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt goes for a double leg but Mferi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mferi continues to drive forward.
Mferi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schmidt is rocked!
Mferi lands an uppercut, right on the button! Schmidt tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Mferi!
Ispa Mferi retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Mferi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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