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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaoru Hanayama (ranked 25130 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Umar Khattab (ranked 566 p4p, 345 weight class). Hanayama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Want To Break Free. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaoru Hanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Umar Khattab!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khattab will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khattab keeps the fight on the outside.
Khattab shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanayama as he avoids it easily.
Hanayama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khattab closes the distance and clinches.
Hanayama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanayama has Khattab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khattab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khattab lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khattab is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khattab makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khattab is working Hanayama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanayama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khattab postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khattab throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khattab cracks Hanayama with a solid left hand.
Hanayama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanayama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khattab escapes and throws Hanayama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Khattab working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanayama is looking for a sweep.
Khattab working away.
Khattab tries for a kimura but Hanayama is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanayama struggling a bit here.
Khattab landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khattab misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Khattab lands a nice forearm strike.
Khattab working the ground and pound.
Khattab is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanayama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanayama is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Khattab is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Khattab looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khattab with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Khattab.
 Hanayama is rocked!
Hanayama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khattab cracks Hanayama with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umar Khattab!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Astasius (ranked 5669 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Ernest Chabot (ranked 472 p4p, 270 weight class). The key to victory for Piotr Astasius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Astasius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ernest Chabot!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astasius misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabot.
Astasius connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Astasius.
Chabot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chabot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Astasius tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chabot is pressing down on Astasius's thigh, looking to free his foot. Astasius is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astasius misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Astasius wants to get back to full guard but Chabot has passed into side control.
Astasius wants to control but Chabot postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astasius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Astasius is working hard here to advance position.
Chabot has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Astasius!
Astasius is trying desperately to improve position.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Astasius is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chabot content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astasius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Astasius is desperately trying to improve his position but Chabot has a good base and remains in mount.
Chabot controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astasius tries to hold on but Chabot postures up.
Astasius regains half guard.
Chabot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Astasius is trying to get back to full guard.
Chabot controlling the pace.
It looks like Chabot might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Let's hope that Chabot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Astasius is looking to control Chabot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Astasius avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Astasius slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chabot.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Astasius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernest Chabot will probably get the nod.
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.
Chabot looks for a takedown but Astasius sprawls well.
Astasius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabot.
Piotr Astasius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chabot fails with the takedown.
It looked like Astasius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Astasius slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Astasius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chabot goes for a double leg but Astasius avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Astasius continues to drive forward.
Astasius lands with a good body shot.
Astasius lands a nice looking body shot.
Chabot tries for a takedown but Astasius circles away easily
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chabot shoots in but Astasius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astasius is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Astasius is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabot stopping the sweep attempt from Astasius.
Chabot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Astasius controls Chabot momentarily but Chabot frees himself.
Chabot looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Chabot is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice uppercut there from Astasius.
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.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chabot's hands.
Chabot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chabot seems content to control.
Astasius gets full guard.
Astasius will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chabot postures up.
Chabot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Astasius striking off his back but it's not causing Chabot any problems.
Astasius trying to keep a closed guard but Chabot is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astasius connects with a right hand. Chabot shakes it off.
Chabot darts in looking for a takedown but Astasius gets double underhooks and turns Chabot into the cage.
Astasius scores with a decent looking hook.
Astasius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chabot.
Astasius lands a right hook to the body.
Astasius scores with a body shot.
Chabot moves forwards but Astasius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ernest Chabot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chabot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Astasius tries to avoid it but Chabot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Astasius to the ground. Astasius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Astasius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Astasius scores with a shot to the body.
Astasius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chabot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chabot shoots and misses
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astasius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astasius connects with a single shot there.
Astasius stuns Chabot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chabot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astasius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.
Chabot is breathing heavily.
Astasius stuffs the takedown attempt from Chabot. Chabot gets slowly back to his feet.
As Chabot looks to move away, Astasius throws a big counter combo but Chabot just gets out of the way.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chabot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Astasius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chabot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Astasius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chabot can do to turn this around?
Astasius lands a jab to the nose.
Astasius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chabot back to the cage. Astasius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice sprawl there from Astasius as Chabot shoots in.
Chabot with a poor takedown
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Astasius dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Astasius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Astasius.
Astasius lands a slapping body shot.
Chabot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Astasius stuffs the takedown.
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Chabot with an uppercut!
Chabot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Astasius lands a body shot.
Chabot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Astasius's half guard.
Chabot is thwarting Astasius's attempts to control the position.
Chabot blocks the strikes from Astasius.
Chabot stalling.
Astasius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chabot blocks the strikes from Astasius.
Astasius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chabot is working away from the top position though.
Chabot prevents Astasius from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Astasius leaves Chabot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Piotr Astasius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernest Chabot.
Chabot avoids the body shot from Astasius.
Chabot tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Astasius lands with a nice combination. Chabot backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Astasius to counter with a crisp jab.
Chabot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Astasius circles away.
Chabot fails with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chabot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chabot fails with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Astasius finds it's way through Chabot's defenses.
Chabot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Astasius. Beautiful body shot.
Chabot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Astasius to counter with a crisp jab.
Chabot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Astasius throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Astasius!
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Astasius catches Chabot right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Astasius's waist but Astasius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chabot off to one side.
Astasius lands a body shot.
Chabot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Astasius scores with a jab to the body.
Chabot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Astasius stuns Chabot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chabot has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chabot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Astasius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Astasius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Astasius. Beautiful body shot.
Piotr Astasius is winning the standup battle so far.
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Chabot with an uppercut!
Chabot shoots for a double leg takedown but Astasius sprawls well. He's pushed Chabot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astasius throws a combination. Chabot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius throws a series of punches but Chabot avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Astasius.
Astasius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chabot fails with the takedown.
Astasius looks to land a combination. Chabot sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Astasius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Astasius scores with a three punch combo!
Chabot takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chabot shoots in looking for a takedown but Astasius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chabot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chabot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Astasius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astasius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Astasius lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astasius throws a combination. Chabot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chabot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astasius avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Astasius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Astasius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Astasius!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 2918 p4p, 5038 weight class) and Kashton Pearce (ranked 333 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kashton Pearce enters the cage!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kashton Pearce!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pearce is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boytsov.
A little feinted left hand from Boytsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Boytsov.
Pearce scores with a jab to the head.
Pearce misses the shot to the body.
Boytsov looks for a takedown but Pearce sprawls well.
Pearce looks to throw the jab but Boytsov is out of range.
Boytsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut. Pearce saw that one coming.
Boytsov scores with a jab. Pearce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Pearce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pearce thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov lands a lovely overhand right.
Boytsov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pearce to the ground. Boytsov is now in Pearce's guard.
Boytsov 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.
Boytsov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pearce has his hands on Boytsov's head, controlling the position.
Boytsov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pearce is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pearce has escaped and now he's on top!
Pearce is sitting in close to Boytsov's body. Boytsov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pearce is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pearce is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boytsov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Boytsov!
Dmitry Boytsov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 2017 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Holger Frankborger (ranked 248 p4p, 339 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Holger Frankborger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Frankborger misses the target.
Frankborger misses the jab.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankborger.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankborger lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones swings for the body but Frankborger moves out of range.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Frankborger counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankborger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Frankborger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankborger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
A swing and a miss from Frankborger.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frankborger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks a low kick from Frankborger.
The fighters circling - Frankborger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones wants to control from the top but Frankborger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Frankborger blocks nicely.
Frankborger has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Frankborger has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frankborger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones moves forwards but Frankborger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frankborger throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Frankborger.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frankborger misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holger Frankborger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Frankborger had a free shot at his head there.
Frankborger leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frankborger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Frankborger throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frankborger.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Holger Frankborger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frankborger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Frankborger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Frankborger's shoulder, as Frankborger tries to avoid the shot.
Frankborger feints a counter leg kick.
Frankborger tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones connects with a right hand. Frankborger shakes it off.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Frankborger counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones defending well as Frankborger loads up on a big left hand.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Frankborger sprawls and moves away.
Frankborger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holger Frankborger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Frankborger moved out of range nicely.
Frankborger lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Frankborger lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Frankborger stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
 It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.
Holger Frankborger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones is aggressively charging in as Frankborger backs up avoiding any damage. Frankborger tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! Frankborger dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Holger Frankborger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Bhate (ranked 4434 p4p, 990 weight class) and Bruce Hardman (ranked 304 p4p, 91 weight class). Bhate comes into the arena with Coming Back To You blaring out of the sound system. Bruce Hardman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arjun Bhate's chin.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arjun Bhate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhate swings widly with a right hand
and Hardman counters with a takedown into side control.
Hardman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bhate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate.
Hardman staying out of range there.
Bhate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bhate throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardman controlling the action here.
Bhate actively working from the bottom here.
Hardman wants to pass to mount but Bhate is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hardman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhate is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Hardman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Slamister (ranked 24572 p4p, 1823 weight class) and Quinton Wilder (ranked 577 p4p, 229 weight class). Wilder has chosen GraveyardGod as his entrance music. Quinton Wilder 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Slamister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamister blocks a jab.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Slamister slips the punch.
Slamister throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slamister is in Wilder's guard.
Slamister prevents Wilder from getting back to his feet.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Slamister passes into half guard.
Slamister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilder defends it well.
Slamister passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamister tries to control but Wilder wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Wilder really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wilder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wilder tries to buck Slamister off so he can stand up but Slamister has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Wilder falls backwards, slamming Slamister to the mat but Slamister holds on tight! Wilder is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyrion Slamister!
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