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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankmaster Phlex (ranked 1203 p4p, 2823 weight class) and Jedrek Piotrowicz (ranked 168 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankmaster Phlex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jedrek Piotrowicz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotrowicz looks to land a right hand but Phlex moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Phlex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Piotrowicz scores with a jab.
Piotrowicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piotrowicz misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piotrowicz. Phlex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phlex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piotrowicz has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Piotrowicz.
Phlex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phlex scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phlex.
Piotrowicz blocking some punches.
Phlex has had enough of the clinch but Piotrowicz keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phlex is trying to push Piotrowicz away but Piotrowicz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Piotrowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piotrowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Phlex.
Phlex is trying to stall.
Piotrowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piotrowicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piotrowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phlex's elbow.
Piotrowicz misses with the head strike.
Piotrowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phlex lands a shot to the body.
Phlex wants to get back to striking at distance but Piotrowicz won't allow it.
Phlex working hard to break the clinch.
Piotrowicz misses with a punch to the body.
Piotrowicz keeps control of Phlex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phlex blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Piotrowicz.
Phlex is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Phlex scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piotrowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piotrowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phlex's elbow.
Phlex is trying to force a seperation but Piotrowicz has the dominant position.
Piotrowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Piotrowicz as the two fighters clinch.
Phlex blocking some punches.
Phlex can't break the clinch.
Piotrowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piotrowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phlex can't break the clinch.
Piotrowicz lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piotrowicz.
Phlex prevents a body shot from Piotrowicz.
Phlex misses with a punch to the body.
Piotrowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Piotrowicz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phlex.
Piotrowicz scores with a hook to the body.
Piotrowicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phlex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Piotrowiczs head.
Piotrowicz scores with a shot to the side of Phlex's head.
Phlex misses with some punches.
Phlex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piotrowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Phlex controls his hands.
Piotrowicz prevents Phlex from breaking the clinch.
Piotrowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Piotrowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Phlex.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piotrowicz.
Phlex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phlex wants to stall.
Piotrowicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piotrowicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phlex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phlex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piotrowicz has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phlex looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Piotrowicz scores with a shot to the side of Phlex's head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Piotrowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piotrowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piotrowicz lands a nice uppercut.
Phlex prevents a body shot from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piotrowicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phlex looking to stall.
Piotrowicz digs a right hand into Phlex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phlex's gas tank.
Piotrowicz can't find room to land a body shot as Phlex controls the action.
Piotrowicz scores with a hook to the body.
Piotrowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piotrowicz throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jedrek Piotrowicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Piotrowicz pushes Phlex up against the cage in a clinch.
Phlex tries to break the clinch but Piotrowicz is controlling the position.
Phlex tries to stall but Piotrowicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Piotrowicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phlex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Piotrowicz.
Phlex can't find room to land a body shot as Piotrowicz controls the action.
Piotrowicz misses with a punch to the body.
Piotrowicz lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz digs a right hand into Phlex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phlex's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Piotrowicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piotrowicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phlex prevents a body shot from Piotrowicz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piotrowicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piotrowicz tries to throw a body punch but Phlex avoids it by throwing Piotrowicz back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Piotrowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowicz lands a nice uppercut.
Piotrowicz digs a right hand underneath Phlex's ribcage. Phlex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Piotrowicz.
Phlex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piotrowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Phlex misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz gets through Phlex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phlex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piotrowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Piotrowicz.
Phlex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piotrowicz has him pressed against the cage.
Piotrowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piotrowicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phlex backwards.
Piotrowicz works on Phlex's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Piotrowicz - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phlex.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piotrowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piotrowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Phlex controls his hands.
Phlex's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Piotrowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phlex can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Phlex.
Piotrowicz digs a right hand underneath Phlex's ribcage. Phlex let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piotrowicz lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz tries to work over Phlex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piotrowicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phlex fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piotrowicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phlex blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phlex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Piotrowicz.
Phlex can't find room to land a body shot as Piotrowicz controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Piotrowicz on the inside.
Piotrowicz lands an uppercut.
A short left from Piotrowicz.
Phlex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Piotrowicz lands a shot to the body.
Piotrowicz lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piotrowicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Phlex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Piotrowicz works on Phlex's body with a couple of short punches.
Piotrowicz lands an uppercut.
Piotrowicz prevents Phlex from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phlex backwards.
Phlex prevents a body shot from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz working aggressively here.
Phlex lands with a short shot to the head.
Piotrowicz tries a body shot but Phlex blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phlex trying to control the position but instead, Piotrowicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phlex into the cage.
Phlex wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piotrowicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phlex.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phlex misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrek Piotrowicz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Piotrowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Phlex.
Piotrowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piotrowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Phlex controls his hands.
Piotrowicz lands with a right to the head.
Piotrowicz scores with a shot to the side of Phlex's head.
Phlex blocks a body shot from Piotrowicz.
Phlex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phlex blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phlex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phlex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piotrowicz digs a right hand into Phlex's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phlex's gas tank.
Piotrowicz prevents Phlex from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jedrek Piotrowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Piotrowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Phlex is just out of range.
Frankmaster Phlex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phlex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Phlex was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Piotrowicz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phlex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phlex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piotrowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Phlex.
Phlex circles away from the clinch attempt
and Phlex counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Piotrowicz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piotrowicz looks to throw the jab but Phlex is out of range.
Phlex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Piotrowicz looks to move away, Phlex throws a big counter combo but Piotrowicz just gets out of the way.
Piotrowicz misses with a body shot
and Phlex counters with a right hand to the body.
Piotrowicz takes a swing at Phlex's ribcage but misses.
Phlex is looking to counter punch.
Piotrowicz throws a hook to the side of Phlex's head but Phlex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piotrowicz is looking to clinch.
Piotrowicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piotrowicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowicz throws a shot to the body.
Phlex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phlex throwing a counter right hand but Piotrowicz manages to avoid it.
Piotrowicz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phlex rather than just go for the knockout.
Piotrowicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Phlex circles away.
Phlex appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phlex punishes Piotrowicz's body with a nice straight punch.
Piotrowicz punishes Phlex's body with a nice straight punch.
Piotrowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phlex was well out of range. Poor timing from Piotrowicz.
Piotrowicz tries to clinch but Phlex moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowicz darts in trying to clinch
and Phlex counters with a one-two to the body.
Jedrek Piotrowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piotrowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phlex's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Piotrowicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phlex scrambles back to his feet.
Piotrowicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Phlex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piotrowicz closes the distance but Phlex moves to the side
and Phlex cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piotrowicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Piotrowicz - that landed with a thud.
Phlex trying to control the position but instead, Piotrowicz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phlex into the cage.
Piotrowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phlex backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phlex avoiding damage.
Jedrek Piotrowicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phlex blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frankmaster Phlex.
I think Piotrowicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jedrek Piotrowicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaiden Montgomery (ranked 930 p4p, 1954 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 135 p4p, 260 weight class). The key to victory for Jaiden Montgomery has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaiden Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden throws the left hand but Montgomery avoids the punch easily.
Montgomery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montgomery takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Jaiden Montgomery has been cut.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montgomery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Montgomery was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Durden.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery is looking to counter punch.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
A quick step to the side and Montgomery tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery blocks a jab.
Montgomery defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Montgomery swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden jabs Montgomery to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Durden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montgomery counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montgomery counter with a right hand.
Tyler Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden sends Montgomery crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Durden is motioning to the referee to let Montgomery up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Montgomery is rocked!
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montgomery.
Oh Montgomery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montgomery slips a jab from Durden.
A shot to the liver by Durden. Beautiful body shot.
Montgomery seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Durden points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Montgomery wakes up just in time to hear Durden thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Durden!
Tyler Durden thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Estrella (ranked 2530 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Gaetano Villacci (ranked 321 p4p, 250 weight class). Estrella has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Pablo Estrella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaetano Villacci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villacci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaetano Villacci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estrella clinches.
Estrella breaks the clinch.
Villacci works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Estrella is breathing heavily.
Villacci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Estrella sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Villacci misses with a hook
and Estrella connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Estrella keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Estrella. No joy for Villacci on that attempt.
Villacci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villacci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estrella.
Estrella fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Villacci shoots in and drives through. Estrella sprawls well.
Juan Pablo Estrella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaetano Villacci.
Estrella connects with an inside leg kick.
Estrella avoids a punch combination nicely.
Estrella was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrella stuns Villacci with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Estrella definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Estrella misses with an uppercut. Villacci saw that one coming.
Villacci shoots in and drives through. Estrella sprawls well.
Estrella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Villacci throws out the jab.
Estrella throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Villacci swings for the body but Estrella moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Estrella - that will leave a mark!
Estrella scores with a shot to the body.
Estrella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Villacci.
Estrella lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Villacci scores with a sloppy right hand. Estrella should have avoided that one.
Villacci swings widly with a right hand
and Estrella counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo Estrella is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Estrella throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villacci punishes Estrella's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villacci connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Estrella momentarily.
Villacci misses with a looping left.
Villacci just misses with a punch to the body.
Villacci scores with a jab to the body.
Villacci throws a lazy right hand but Estrella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villacci connects with a looping right hand.
Villacci misses with a hook.
Villacci looks to land a right hand but Estrella moved out of range.
Villacci slips under a jab.
Villacci tries to bum rush Estrella with a series of wild strikes but Estrella uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrella drops his hands momentarily and Villacci takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Villacci sizes up Estrella with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Estrella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villacci dives in and grabs Estrella's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estrella pushes down on Villacci's head and hops out.
Villacci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Estrella comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Estrella turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Villacci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estrella.
Estrella throws a counter high kick but Villacci was just alert enough to avoid it.
Estrella clinches up against the cage.
Villacci scores with a nice hook to the head.
Villacci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Villacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Villacci fails to land.
Estrella working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Estrella lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Villacci goes for a takedown in the clinch but Estrella prevents it.
Estrella cracks Villacci with a nice body shot.
Estrella makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Estrella.
Estrella gets through Villacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Estrella on the inside.
Villacci misses with a body punch.
Estrella pushes Villacci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Estrella stops a takedown attempt from Villacci.
Estrella lands a right hand.
Villacci misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Estrella.
Estrella gets through Villacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Villacci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Estrella lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Estrella.
Estrella lands an uppercut.
Estrella lands a left hand.
Estrella blocking some punches.
Estrella pushes Villacci back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Estrella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Pablo Estrella's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Estrella with a jab.
Gaetano Villacci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Estrella gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Villacci.
Estrella throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Estrella looks to land a combination but Villacci avoids it well.
Villacci misses with an uppercut. Estrella saw that one coming.
Estrella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Villacci.
Villacci misses with a two punch combination.
Estrella slips a jab and a cross from Villacci.
Villacci misses with a jab to the body
and Estrella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Estrella misses.
Villacci misses with a looping left.
Estrella swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estrella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villacci.
Villacci throws out a loose jab but Estrella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villacci takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrella avoids a punch combination nicely.
Villacci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Villacci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Estrella.
Villacci misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Villacci. Those never looked like landing.
Villacci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Villacci cracks a nice hook into Estrella's ribs.
Estrella throws a sloppy head kick and Villacci moves out of range easily.
Villacci misses with a two punch combination.
Estrella is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Villacci.
Estrella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Villacci.
Estrella fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villacci on the side of the head.
Estrella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villacci can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villacci misses with a body shot.
Estrella avoids the body shot from Villacci.
Estrella is looking to counter punch.
Villacci takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Villacci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Estrella darts in and clinches Villacci up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Estrella.
Estrella softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Villacci has had enough of the clinch but Estrella keeps him there for the moment.
Estrella blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Estrella creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Estrella breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrella's jab looks to have found its range, popping Villacci under the eye.
Villacci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Villacci misses with a double jab.
Estrella clinches.
Estrella lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Estrella lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Villacci fails to land.
Villacci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Estrella escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estrella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Villacci throws a one two combo.
Villacci swings widly with a right hand
and Estrella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estrella showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Villacci.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrella slips under a jab from Villacci.
The fighters circling - Villacci throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Estrella looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Estrella lands with a good body shot.
Estrella avoids the body shot from Villacci.
It looked like Estrella wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Villacci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Villacci misses with a wild body shot.
Villacci misses with a hook.
Villacci misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Villacci.
Villacci throws a right hand that misses
and Estrella counters with a nice uppercut.
Estrella lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Pablo Estrella will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Pablo Estrella's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Villacci fails to land with a series of punches.
Villacci throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Estrella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villacci takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Villacci throws an overhand right that lands on Estrella's shoulder, as Estrella tries to avoid the shot.
Villacci misses with a hook to the body
and Estrella counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Villacci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Estrella was well out of range. Poor timing from Villacci.
Estrella misses with a series of wild punches.
Villacci throws the left hand but Estrella avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Estrella - just one landing.
Villacci looks to land a left hand but Estrella moved out of range nicely.
Villacci fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estrella manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villacci throws a shot from downtown. Estrella moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villacci listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Estrella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Villacci.
Villacci takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Estrella scores with a hook to the body. Villacci takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Villacci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villacci ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Estrella moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Estrella - that will leave a mark!
Estrella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villacci throws a hook but Estrella avoids it easily.
Villacci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Estrella counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Villacci feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Estrellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Villacci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estrella tries to avoid it but Villacci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estrella to the ground. Estrella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Estrella is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Villacci misses.
Juan Pablo Estrella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrella jabs Villacci right on the nose. Villacci blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villacci. Estrella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Estrella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Estrella was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Villacci.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villacci takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juan Pablo Estrella is winning the standup battle so far.
Estrella steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Villacci.
Villacci throws a body punch but Estrella moves out of range.
Villacci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Estrella scores with a crisp jab that stopped Villacci in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Estrella.
Estrella lands with a cross.
Villacci misses with a two punch combination.
Estrella connects with a looping right hand.
Villacci swings for the body but Estrella moves out of range.
Estrella lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villacci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villacci lands a nice shot to the body.
Estrella works the jab nicely.
Villacci misses with a body shot
and Estrella counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villacci throws a hook but Estrella blocks it.
Estrella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Villacci misses with a wild combination.
Estrella swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Villacci misses with a hook to the body
and Estrella counters with a straight right hand.
Estrella closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Villacci misses with a jab, cross combination.
Villacci swings for the body but Estrella moves out of range.
Estrella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrella with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estrella moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Villacci dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villacci misses with an uppercut.
Villacci walks into a stiff left hand from Estrella.
Sloppy strikes from Villacci. Those never looked like landing.
Estrella 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.
Villacci throws a right hand that misses
and Estrella counters with a straight right hand.
Villacci pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Estrella throws a head kick but Villacci moves out of range.
Villacci misses with a looping right.
Estrella went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Villacci throws an overhand right that lands on Estrella's shoulder, as Estrella tries to avoid the shot.
Villacci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Estrella.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Pablo Estrella showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Estrella has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Pablo Estrella!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sancho Bandito (ranked 3755 p4p, 636 weight class) and Big Boss (ranked 442 p4p, 88 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sancho Bandito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Boss!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
Boss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bandito is fending him off so far but Boss persists. Nope, Bandito circles away and we're back to standing.
Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandito swivels and escapes.
Sancho Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Boss.
Bandito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandito is trying to maintain a safe position but Boss gets an underhook and turns Bandito into the cage.
Boss lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boss.
Boss looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandito is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandito is just riding it out for now. Boss eventually gives up the hold.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boss is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well.
Boss moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that!
Boss looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Boss's attempts to control the action.
Boss looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boss tries to score a body lock takedown but Bandito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boss has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bandito clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Boss is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Bandito taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Boss.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Boss!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 3022 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Jasur Ordilovokov (ranked 366 p4p, 363 weight class). Ordilovokov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jasur Ordilovokov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasur Ordilovokov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Ordilovokov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ordilovokov looks winded!
Ordilovokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Ordilovokov flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ordilovokov moves forwards but Barnes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Ordilovokov moves away and avoids it.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ordilovokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ordilovokov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes tries to bum rush Ordilovokov with a series of wild strikes but Ordilovokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ordilovokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ordilovokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ordilovokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ordilovokov.
A good leg kick by Ordilovokov.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Barnes misses.
A jab from Ordilovokov misses.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 Ordilovokov is rocked!
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ordilovokov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes throws an overhand right that has Ordilovokov reeling! Barnes follows up with more punches and Ordilovokov is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Barnes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Caixinha (ranked 22778 p4p, 3876 weight class) and Seth Christian (ranked 586 p4p, 453 weight class). Caixinha has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Luis Caixinha 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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Caixinha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Christian!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Caixinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caixinha wants to clinch up but Christian keeps it at a distance.
Caixinha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christian did well to prevent Caixinha getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Caixinha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caixinha.
Caixinha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caixinha is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caixinha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caixinha.
Christian moves into full guard.
Caixinha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two 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.
Christian is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caixinha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christian is refusing to be controlled, as Caixinha sits in half guard.
Caixinha is thwarting Christian's attempts to control the position.
Christian gets back to full guard.
Caixinha advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caixinha working away.
Caixinha is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well.
Caixinha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Christian wants to control but Caixinha postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caixinha is trying to get an arm triangle but Christian is defending well.
Christian can't do much from the bottom here.
Caixinha tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caixinha has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caixinha really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caixinha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Caixinha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Christian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Caixinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian trying to control but Caixinha is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Luis Caixinha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christian throws a big right hand that misses.
Caixinha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christian trying to control but Caixinha is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caixinha gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Caixinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caixinha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christian is aware though and is defending well.
Christian 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.
Christian trying to control the position from guard on top but Caixinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caixinha working for a triangle but Christian defends it easily.
Christian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caixinha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caixinha working a defensive guard here.
Christian throwing strikes from guard but Caixinha blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christian trying to control the action but Caixinha is working from the bottom.
Christian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caixinha, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Caixinha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Christian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Christian shoots in and gets a takedown into Caixinha's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian forces his way into half guard.
Christian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caixinha!
Christian looking to finish with strikes here!
Christian moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Caixinha has worked his arm free - good work by Caixinha!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wants to take a breather but Caixinha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Christian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caixinha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caixinha is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Christian has his hands clasped together but Caixinha extends and breaks Christian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Caixinha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luis Caixinha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chadwick Raffelburg (ranked 712 p4p, 586 weight class) and Oscar Bukele (ranked 106 p4p, 80 weight class). Raffelburg comes to the cage accompanied by The Hangman's Body Count - Volbeat. Raffelburg has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chadwick Raffelburg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oscar Bukele!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Raffelburg to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffelburg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bukele drops his hands momentarily and Raffelburg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raffelburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bukele looks to clinch
and Raffelburg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukele tries to clinch but Raffelburg moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raffelburg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Raffelburg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukele looks to clinch
and Raffelburg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bukele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bukele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bukele looks to clinch
and Raffelburg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukele closes the distance and clinches up with Raffelburg, looking for a takedown. Bukele pushes Raffelburg against the cage but Raffelburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukele tries to clinch up but Raffelburg circles away and keeps his distance.
Raffelburg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bukele is looking to clinch but Raffelburg is avoiding it.
Raffelburg looks to land a combination. Bukele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oscar Bukele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raffelburg is breathing heavily.
Bukele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raffelburg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukele thinking.
Raffelburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bukele circles away quickly and effectively.
Bukele tries to clinch up
and Raffelburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raffelburg counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukele tries to clinch but Raffelburg is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukele is looking to clinch.
Raffelburg 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.
Raffelburg keeps the fight on the outside.
Bukele wants to clinch up but Raffelburg keeps it at a distance.
Bukele wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bukele is defended easily by Raffelburg.
Bukele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Raffelburg counters with a left and a right that stings Bukele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukele tries to clinch but Raffelburg moves away
and Raffelburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukele doesn't manage to clinch there - Raffelburg circles away.
Bukele closes the distance but Raffelburg moves to the side
and Raffelburg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bukele wants to clinch but Raffelburg slips to the side
and Raffelburg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raffelburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bukele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukele shoots in for a double leg but Raffelburg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chadwick Raffelburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Bukele.
Bukele shoots in but Raffelburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raffelburg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bukele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raffelburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bukele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Raffelburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bukele looking to score a takedown here. Raffelburg is defending well but Bukele drives through and ends up in Raffelburg's guard.
Raffelburg wants to sweep but no luck.
Bukele connects with a couple of short punches.
Bukele is pushing down on Raffelburg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Raffelburg is fighting to maintain full guard but Bukele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bukele maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Raffelburg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bukele has cracked it and Raffelburg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bukele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oscar Bukele! Oscar Bukele retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Oscar Bukele, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Chadwick Raffelburg stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was fun, who's next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Farley (ranked 1439 p4p, 865 weight class) and Minor Cuevas (ranked 206 p4p, 125 weight class). Farley is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Minor Cuevas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Farley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minor Cuevas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuevas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Farley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Farley is breathing heavily.
Cuevas misses the jab.
Cuevas lands a jab to the nose.
Cuevas misses with an uppercut. Farley saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Cuevas.
Farley avoids the body shot from Cuevas.
Cuevas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farley moves away.
Farley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuevas throws a hook but Farley avoids it easily.
Farley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuevas throws out the jab.
Farley tries to move into range but Cuevas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuevas misses the jab.
No joy there for Cuevas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farley slips a straight right by Cuevas.
Farley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Farley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuevas.
Farley moves out of range as Cuevas strikes.
It looked like Farley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cuevas throws a jab but it's blocked by Farley.
A big right from Cuevas misses.
Cuevas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cuevas lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley slips a jab from Cuevas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Farley misses the target.
Farley defending well as Cuevas loads up on a big left hand.
Cuevas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuevas 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.
Farley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuevas.
Farley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Farley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Minor Cuevas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuevas throws a big shot that misses.
Cuevas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas misses with a looping right.
Farley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuevas.
Cuevas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farley.
Cuevas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Farley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Farley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cuevas.
Farley is rocked!
Farley avoids the body shot from Cuevas.
Oh Farley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuevas misses with a looping left.
Cuevas swinging wildly here.
Cuevas is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuevas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuevas misses with a hook.
Farley throwing a counter right hand but Cuevas manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Cuevas.
Cuevas throws a lazy uppercut
and Farley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuevas scores with a jab to the body.
Cuevas throws a looping overhand right but Farley ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Farley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cuevas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Cuevas finds it's target.
Cuevas cracks Farley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Farley falls backwards against the cage. Cuevas follows up with more strikes that drop Farley to his knees. Cuevas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Farley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minor Cuevas!
An out of breath Minor Cuevas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Asian Guy (ranked 381 p4p, 1696 weight class) and Ishaan Thornton (ranked 50 p4p, 235 weight class). Guy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Ishaan Thornton 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asian Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishaan Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
Thornton lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
Guy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Thornton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton is working Guy over against the cage.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy is stalling here.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thornton smiles and moves away.
Thornton throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thornton manages to circle out of the way.
Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guy at a distance.
Guy walks into a left hand.
Guy missing with a left hand there. Thornton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Thornton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thornton catches Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Guy moves away from the strike by Thornton.
Thornton throws a hook but Guy blocks it.
Thornton misses with a body shot.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
Guy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thornton moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Guy tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy jumps guard.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy pulls Thornton in close to prevent any damage.
Thornton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thornton looking to sit in guard and control but Guy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to control but Thornton is working from the bottom.
Thornton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guy wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Guy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thornton has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy working away.
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thornton, who protects the arm well.
Guy taking a breather here.
Thornton struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaan Thornton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thornton.
Guy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Guy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thornton.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thornton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thornton works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thornton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Thornton circles away.
Thornton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guy in his tracks.
Thornton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guy avoids the body shot from Thornton.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton thuds a left hand into Guy's body.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Thornton misses its intended target.
Thornton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thornton is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thornton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thornton.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Thornton breaks away and moves out of range.
Thornton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thornton cracks a nice hook into Guy's ribs.
Thornton misses with a straight left.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Guy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thornton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Thornton - just one landing.
Guy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thornton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Thornton misses.
Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy is trying to pull guard but Thornton has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thornton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thornton digs a right hand into Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guy's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thornton is stalling in the full guard.
Thornton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thornton tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Thornton trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Thornton is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishaan Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thornton works the jab nicely.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Thornton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thornton manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy tries to counter by clinching up but Thornton breaks away and moves out of range.
Thornton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guy.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guy.
Guy tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy blocks a body shot from Thornton.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Thornton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton blocking some punches.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Guy.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
Ishaan Thornton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Guy fails to pull guard.
Thornton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guys head.
Guy jumps guard but Thornton stands there with Guy around his waist. Guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thornton tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Thornton.
Thornton lands with a short shot to the head.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton lands a body shot.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
A hook to the body from Thornton.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to pull guard but Thornton holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asian Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thornton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thornton tries to throw a body punch but Guy avoids it by throwing Thornton back against the cage.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asian Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thornton lands a nice uppercut.
Guy jumps guard but Thornton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thornton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Thornton avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Thornton.
Guy prevents a body shot from Thornton.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thornton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishaan Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thornton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishaan Thornton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Fernando (ranked 1335 p4p, 850 weight class) and Booby Soul (ranked 188 p4p, 121 weight class). Soul has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Booby Soul!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando forces Soul back against the cage and clinches.
Soul looks winded!
Fernando throws an elbow that misses.
Fernando tries to pull guard but Soul won't allow it.
Fernando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fernando manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fernando pushes a forearm under Soul's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Soul is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freaky Fernando!
Booby Soul spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back after a short retreat for some smoooooooooth jazz. stay classy everybody'.
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