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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lloyd (ranked 4121 p4p, 4140 weight class) and Rahim Johnson (ranked 394 p4p, 396 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rahim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd connects with a single shot there.
 It looks like Rahim Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Lloyd.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lloyd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Lloyd crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Lloyd back to his feet!
 Lloyd is rocked!
 It looks like Jamal Lloyd has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson cracks Lloyd with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Lloyd falls to his knees and Johnson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rahim Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Harrison (ranked 4129 p4p, 4081 weight class) and Kingi Ropata (ranked 437 p4p, 432 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Luc Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kingi Ropata!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropata slips a straight right by Harrison.
A jab lands there for Ropata.
Harrison throws out a loose jab but Ropata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ropata staying out of range there.
Ropata uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrison has time to react.
Harrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ropata.
Harrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ropata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Ropata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ropata lands a jab.
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!
Ropata staying out of range there.
Ropata lands with a hook. Harrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harrison drops Ropata with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ropata looks back up at him and smiles so Harrison waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Kingi Ropata has been cut.
Ropata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harrison misses with a hook.
Ropata lands the left hand.
Harrison misses with an uppercut.
Ropata should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Harrison misses with an uppercut.
Ropata connects with the punch.
Ropata ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Ropata scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Ropata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison looks to throw the jab but Ropata is out of range.
Oooooh!!! Harrison has knocked Ropata down with a huge combo! Harrison steps away and waves a wobbly Ropata back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Ropata is rocked!
A big left from Harrison misses.
Ropata is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrison finish him?
Ropata lands with an overhand left.
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ropata.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ropata leaves his chin hanging out and Harrison seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ropata crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Luc Harrison!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 21230 p4p, 3049 weight class) and Jingky Bacolod (ranked 561 p4p, 369 weight class). Mazepin comes to the ring accompanied by boom. Bacolod has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 36 - 52 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazepin enables Bacolod to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazepin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mazepin looking for subs off his back but Bacolod has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bacolod prevents Mazepin from improving his position.
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bacolod pulls his head out easily.
Bacolod thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazepin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacolod sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazepin defending well though.
Bacolod throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bacolod slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bacolod.
Bacolod missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mazepin is trying to control but can't.
Mazepin is looking to improve his position.
Bacolod keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bacolod throwing shots but Mazepin is blocking nicely.
Bacolod takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mazepin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bacolod.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bacolod controlling the action here.
Bacolod is thwarting Mazepin's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bacolod moves nicely into side control.
Bacolod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bacolod is staying tight to Mazepin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bacolod working the ground and pound but Mazepin is defending the strikes.
Bacolod is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mazepin looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bacolod gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mazepin is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bacolod lets go of the hold and Mazepin can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jingky Bacolod!
Jingky Bacolod took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kings (ranked 3375 p4p, 2777 weight class) and Bengan Bengtsson (ranked 260 p4p, 224 weight class). Paul Kings 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Kings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bengan Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Bengtsson.
A big left from Bengtsson misses.
Kings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bengtsson catches Kings with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bengtsson swinging wildly here.
Kings misses with a straight left.
Kings shoots in looking for a takedown but Bengtsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kings is defended easily by Bengtsson.
Kings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick lands for Bengtsson.
Bengtsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bengtsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bengtsson throws the left hand but Kings avoids the punch easily.
Kings lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bengtsson throws a hook to the side of Kings's head but Kings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kings misses with an uppercut
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand.
Bengtsson slips under a jab.
Kings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kings takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bengtsson slips a straight right by Kings.
Kings fails with the takedown
and Bengtsson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Kings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bengtsson blocks a jab.
Bengtsson slips under a jab.
Kings needs to keep his hands up - Bengtsson had a free shot at his head there.
Kings throws a jab but it's blocked by Bengtsson.
Paul Kings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bengtsson ducks under a wild hook from Kings.
Bengtsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kings throws an overhand right that lands on Bengtsson's shoulder, as Bengtsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bengtsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bengtsson.
Kings throws a lazy uppercut
and Kings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kings misses with a straight right.
Bengtsson cracks Kings with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bengtsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kings.
Bengtsson throws out a counter right but Kings avoids it with no problem.
Bengtsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bengtsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bengtsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bengtsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kings moves away.
Kings lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson tests Kings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bengtsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kings pounces like a tiger and cracks Bengtsson with a vicious hook! Bengtsson is down but not out! Kings follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Kings!
Paul Kings very nearly forgot to thank Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Williams (ranked 1392 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Katt Strypare (ranked 128 p4p, 124 weight class). Katt Strypare 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Katt Strypare!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strypare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Strypare circles away.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strypare finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Strypare as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strypare tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strypare defending well though.
Strypare makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Strypare.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Strypare blocks nicely.
Strypare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strypare's head.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Strypare has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strypare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Strypare.
Strypare trying to control the position here.
Strypare trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams postures up in Strypare's guard and throws a big left but Strypare blocks it.
Strypare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strypare is one step ahead there.
Strypare controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strypare stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Strypare looking to pass the guard.
Strypare keeps trying to improve his position.
Strypare throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strypare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strypare advances position into side control!
Strypare landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Strypare keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Strypare.
Williams is trying to control Strypare's posture but Strypare avoids it.
Williams regains half guard there - taking advantage of Strypare's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Strypare seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Strypare is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Strypare throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Strypare wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Strypare trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Strypare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strypare content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strypare drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strypare has Williams in his guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Strypare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strypare trying to control the position.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Strypare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaxon Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strypare jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strypare darts in and clinches Williams up against the ropes.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strypare walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Strypare.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strypare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams wants to clinch up but Strypare keeps it at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strypare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Strypare.
Strypare has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strypare has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Strypare stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Strypare lands a takedown into guard.
Jaxon Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strypare stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams pulls Strypare in close to prevent any damage.
Strypare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Strypare from controlling successfully.
Strypare trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams keeping full guard, as Strypare tries to pass.
Strypare wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Strypare lands a couple of digs.
Strypare being controlled here momentarily.
Strypare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
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.
Strypare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strypare's guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams works over Strypare with some ground and pound from guard.
Strypare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams trying to control but Strypare is working from the bottom.
Strypare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strypare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams is in close to Strypare's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strypare has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Strypare.
Williams distracts Strypare with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strypare is on top in guard.
Strypare stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Strypare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strypare manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Strypare had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Strypare is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Strypare is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Strypare's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A very excited looking Jaxon Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Fedorov (ranked 1435 p4p, 1043 weight class) and Victor Strand (ranked 189 p4p, 137 weight class). Fedorov comes to the ring accompanied by Miyagi & Ðндшпиль feat. Рем Дигга - I Got Love. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Strand!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fedorov has managed to clinch.
Fedorov wants to stall.
Fedorov is trying to maintain a safe position but Strand gets an underhook and turns Fedorov into the ropes.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strand is keeping busy.
Fedorov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Fedorov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nathan Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strand misses with a looping right.
Fedorov clinches up against the ropes.
Fedorov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov effectively controlling the action here.
Strand blocks an uppercut.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedorov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Strand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Fedorov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedorov. Strand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strand slips a straight right by Fedorov.
Strand takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedorov thumps Strand with a low kick.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Fedorov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Fedorov misses.
Fedorov tries to move into range but Strand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Strand takes one to the chin there.
Strand digs a good body shot into Fedorov's ribs.
Strand just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a looping overhand right but Strand ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fedorov lands with a hook. Strand tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Strand takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Strand moved out of range nicely.
Fedorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fedorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Strand.
Strand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fedorov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fedorov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fedorov misses with a low kick.
Strand takes one to the side of the head.
Strand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strand fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
Fedorov throws a shot from downtown. Strand moves away and avoids it.
Strand throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedorov.
Fedorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fedorov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Strand is having none of it.
Strand with a nice cross.
Strand takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Strand misses.
Strand takes one to the side of the head.
Strand throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
Fedorov throws a hook but Strand blocks it.
Strand throws a hook to the side of Fedorov's head but Fedorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strand cracks Fedorov with a good jab.
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!
Strand lands a leg kick that knocks Fedorov off balance momentarily.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strand moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov feints a jab promting Strand to slip. Fedorov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fedorov slips a straight right by Strand.
Fedorov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand sizes up Fedorov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedorov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strand thows a leg kick but Fedorov checks it
and Fedorov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Strand's knee momentarily.
Strand looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Fedorov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedorov has Strand up against the ropes in a clinch.
Strand is trying to push Fedorov away but Fedorov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov connects with the punch.
Fedorov connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Fedorov moves out of range as Strand strikes.
Strand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nathan Fedorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedorov misses with a body shot.
Fedorov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fedorov checks a low kick from Strand.
Fedorov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Strand takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fedorov throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
Fedorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fedorov takes one to the side of the head.
Strand misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Strand circles away.
Strand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fedorov takes one to the side of the head.
Fedorov walks into a stiff left hand from Strand.
Strand throws a jab when Fedorov was well out of range.
Fedorov throws a lazy right hand but Strand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Fedorov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fedorov checks a leg kick.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Fedorov misses with a hook. Strand ducked under it nicely.
Strand throws a series of punches but Fedorov moves out of range.
Fedorov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fedorov 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.
Strand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strand.
Strand tries to break the clinch but Fedorov is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Fedorov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Fedorov.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Strand wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Fedorov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fedorov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Strand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fedorov lands a right hand.
Fedorov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedorov has a couple of punches blocked by Strand.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Fedorov tries to stall but Strand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedorov wants to stall.
Strand manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Strand misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Strand lands.
Strand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Fedorov ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Strand.
Strand avoids the body shot from Fedorov.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedorov instigates a clinch.
Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fedorov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fedorov looks to throw the jab but Strand is out of range.
Fedorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Strand off the ropes and back into range.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Fedorov moved out of range nicely.
Strand throws a low kick but Fedorov moves out of range easily.
Strand misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Fedorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strand misses with a head kick.
Fedorov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Strand counters with a three punch combo that has Fedorov backing up. Fedorov nods at Strand to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fedorov ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedorov misses the target.
Strand misses with a two punch combination.
Strand connects with a leg kick.
Fedorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strand at a distance.
Fedorov moves out of range as Strand throws a body kick.
Strand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fedorov with a hook.
Fedorov looks to land a left hand but Strand moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fedorov.
Strand looks to land a right hand but Fedorov moved out of range.
Fedorov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedorov forces Strand back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedorov lands with a light punch inside.
Strand is trying to break free.
Strand wants to break free but Fedorov has control.
Strand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fedorov loads up on a big right hand but Strand slips the punch.
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 Nathan Fedorov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fedorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Strand manages to break the clinch.
Strand scores with a jab. Fedorov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fedorov moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedorov misses with an uppercut.
Fedorov takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
Strand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fedorov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strand is out of range.
Strand tries to work over Fedorov's front leg with a kick but Fedorov checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fedorov. That's going to slow Strand down.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand checks a low kick from Fedorov.
Fedorov slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Strand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strand tests Fedorov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fedorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strand misses with a hook.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fedorov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fedorov looks to land a right hand but Strand moved out of range.
Strand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fedorov.
Strand wants to slow Fedorov down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fedorov counter with a right hand.
Strand checks the leg kick.
Strand thinks about the counter body kick.
Strand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Fedorov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strand takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by Fedorov.
Victor Strand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strand throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fedorov counter with a right hand.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fedorov missing with a left hand there. Strand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Fedorov is out of range.
A cross from Fedorov lands.
Strand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedorov in his tracks.
Strand walks into a jab.
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Strand breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Fedorov misses.
Strand throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strand scoring well with a low kick there.
Fedorov throws out a powerful jab.
Fedorov lands a jab to the head.
Fedorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fedorov.
Strand throws a hook but Fedorov avoids it easily.
Fedorov walks into a left hand.
Strand misses with a hook. Fedorov ducked under it nicely.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Strand misses.
Fedorov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fedorov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Fedorov scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nathan Fedorov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fedorov prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Strand as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Fedorov is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with some punches.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedorov won't allow it.
Strand prevents a body shot from Fedorov.
Strand blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov keeps control of Strand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strand blocks a body shot from Fedorov.
Fedorov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand misses with a hook.
A jab from Strand misses.
Fedorov tried to counter with a leg kick but Strand avoided it.
Strand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strand throws out a counter right but Fedorov avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedorov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Nathan Fedorov!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Nathan Fedorov!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Nathan Fedorov!
Nathan Fedorov wins by unanimous decision!
Nathan Fedorov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan David Franco (ranked 2060 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Ricardo Lima (ranked 249 p4p, 251 weight class). Franco comes to the ring accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima dodges the punch combination from Franco.
Lima tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima shoots in and drives through. Franco sprawls well.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima shoots in and bounces Franco off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima stops Franco from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
Franco keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima controlling the action here.
It looks like Lima 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Franco is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Lima is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Franco defends it.
Franco is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima slows the pace down in half guard.
Lima is keen to just control but Franco is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back 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.
Lima dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Lima's head and hops out.
Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into Franco's guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Franco keeps moving.
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lima postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franco scores with the left hand. Lima knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franco throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.
Franco walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Franco.
Lima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franco throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Juan David Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franco swivels and escapes.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Franco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Franco drops Lima with a beautiful combination! Lima stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Franco is looking for the KO!
Lima is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lima's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Franco before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan David Franco!
After winning the bout, Juan David Franco thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Skog (ranked 1480 p4p, 23864 weight class) and Tanner Kyng (ranked 188 p4p, 549 weight class). Skog comes to the ring accompanied by Another One Bites the Dust - Queen. Gunnar Skog has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Skog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Kyng!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skog misses with a body kick.
Kyng doesn't manage to clinch there - Skog circles away.
Good leg kick by Skog.
Skog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Skog's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kyng instigates a clinch.
Skog takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Gunnar Skog has been cut.
Kyng turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kyng prevents Skog from escaping the position.
Skog is trying to escape the position but Kyng is controlling the position.
Kyng trying to control the position but Skog is working away.
Kyng taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Kyng 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog is trying to buck Kyng off.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyng.
Skog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Kyng checks it.
Kyng drives through and clinches with Skog against the ropes.
Skog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kyng is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skog pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kyng looking to throw knees to the head but Skog is blocking nicely.
Kyng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyng lands a shoulder strike.
Kyng tries a knee to the head but Skog blocks it.
Kyng tries to land a knee to the head but Skog blocks with his arms.
Skog wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyng is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog has had enough of the clinch but Kyng keeps him there for the moment.
Kyng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Skog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyng darts in and clinches Skog up against the ropes.
Kyng drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skog gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunnar Skog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Kyng.
Kyng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skog blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kyng tries a knee to the head but Skog blocks it.
Kyng misses with a knee to the head.
Kyng throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyng landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skog wants to get back to striking at distance but Kyng won't allow it.
Kyng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skog prevents the takedown attempt.
Skog breaks the clinch.
Skog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyng wants to clinch.
Skog is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Skog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skog misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kyng.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Kyng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Skog's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kyng wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Skog throws the left hand but Kyng avoids the punch easily.
Kyng wants to clinch.
Kyng clinches up against the ropes.
Skog is trying to break the clinch but Kyng is controlling him.
Skog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kyng wants the takedown. Skog is fighting it off but Kyng persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Skog's guard against the ropes.
Kyng showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Skog has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kyng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kyng keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skog looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyng is looking to escape.
Kyng is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng holds on for dear life.
Skog avoids the attempt from Kyng to control.
Kyng is looking to improve his position but Skog isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyng holds on to Skog as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Kyng is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kyng tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kyng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyng wants to hold on but Skog pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Skog dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Skog's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyng doesn't manage to clinch there - Skog circles away.
Kyng tries to clinch up.
Skog looks to land a right hand but Kyng moved out of range.
Skog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skog lands an overhand right.
Kyng darts in trying to clinch
and Skog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skog is looking for a counter combo.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Skog misses the target.
Kyng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skog throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Kyng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyng tries to clinch but Skog is having none of it.
Skog throws a quick counter head kick but Kyng was just out of range.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyng tries to clinch up but Skog circles away and keeps his distance.
Skog throws a leg kick but Kyng checks it.
Skog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyng ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Skog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyng in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyng tries to clinch but Skog moves out of range.
Kyng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyng moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
Skog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skog misses with a hook. Kyng ducked under it nicely.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skog tries to keep at a distance but Kyng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kyng has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skog can't break the clinch.
Kyng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyng connects with a knee to the head.
Kyng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kyng throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skog breaks the clinch.
Kyng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skog throws a series of punches but Kyng moves out of range.
Kyng moves out of range of the leg kick from Skog.
Kyng wants to clinch.
Kyng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skog to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Kyng tries to close the distance and clinch but Skog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skog throws a lazy right hand but Kyng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Skog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skog misses with a hook. Kyng ducked under it nicely.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyng instigates a clinch.
Kyng landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skog blocks it with crossed arms.
Skog has had enough of the clinch but Kyng keeps him there for the moment.
Kyng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kyng misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skog is defending well for now.
Kyng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skog blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyng throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Skog breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyng closes the distance and pushes Skog back into the ropes.
Kyng working Skog over with knees to the body.
Kyng tries a knee to the head but Skog blocks it.
Kyng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kyng trying to land knees to the body.
Kyng tries to land knees in the clinch but Skog avoids the damage to the body.
Kyng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyng tries to land a knee to the head but Skog blocks with his arms.
Kyng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Kyng.
Kyng scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Gunnar Skog.
I think Skog 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Tanner Kyng!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Gunnar Skog!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 989 p4p, 1558 weight class) and Bobby Chunks (ranked 125 p4p, 199 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chunks doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Alyoshin counter with a right hand.
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alyoshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
A jab from Alyoshin misses.
Chunks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alyoshin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunks.
Grant Alyoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Chunks.
Chunks shoots and misses
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Alyoshin finds it's way through Chunks's defenses.
Chunks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alyoshin's half guard.
Chunks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alyoshin's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks with the ground and pound but Alyoshin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alyoshin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alyoshin keeping full guard, as Chunks tries to pass.
Alyoshin trying to control the position.
Chunks content to stall in guard here.
Chunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alyoshin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chunks.
Chunks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alyoshin keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Alyoshin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chunks on the ground.
Chunks throws a big elbow that misses.
Chunks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chunks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Chunks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chunks throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alyoshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Alyoshin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chunks.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks throws out a counter right but Alyoshin avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Alyoshin.
Alyoshin connects with a high kick.
Alyoshin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chunks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Alyoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Alyoshin lands a nice knee to the body.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Chunks looking to stall.
Alyoshin connects with a knee to the head.
Chunks looks winded!
Alyoshin lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alyoshin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alyoshin pushes Chunks back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chunks managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Chunks avoids the damage to the body.
Chunks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chunks trying to stall but Alyoshin improves his position.
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Chunks avoids the damage to the body.
Chunks avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chunks is looking to control Alyoshin's arms but Alyoshin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chunks has his back to the ropes.
Alyoshin tries a body shot but Chunks blocks it.
Chunks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alyoshin misses with a leg kick
and Chunks counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alyoshin!
Chunks trying to control the action but Alyoshin is working from the bottom.
Chunks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chunks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Alyoshin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Alyoshin struggling a bit here.
Chunks throws an elbow but Alyoshin slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alyoshin can't do much from the bottom here.
Alyoshin defending against the ground and pound.
Alyoshin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alyoshin tries to get out of the position.
Alyoshin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chunks.
Chunks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
The strikes coming from Chunks are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Alyoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alyoshin can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chunks closes the distance and pushes Alyoshin back into the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks stalling in the clinch but Alyoshin improves position.
Grant Alyoshin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alyoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chunks taking a breather.
Alyoshin scores with a shoulder strike.
Chunks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Chunks manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Alyoshin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chunks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chunks is looking to take a break and control but Alyoshin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chunks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chunks wants to control for a moment but Alyoshin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks is trying to control. Alyoshin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chunks thows a huge punch but Alyoshin dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chunks lands a nice short elbow.
Chunks is trying to control. Alyoshin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chunks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chunks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alyoshin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chunks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alyoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Chunks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alyoshin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chunks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chunks is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.
Chunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chunks trying to control but Alyoshin is working from the bottom.
Chunks is looking to work some ground and pound but Alyoshin has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks trying to control but Alyoshin is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chunks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alyoshin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chunks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chunks throwing strikes from guard but Alyoshin blocks nicely.
Alyoshin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alyoshin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chunks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chunks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alyoshin keeping full guard, as Chunks tries to pass.
Chunks trying to control but Alyoshin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chunks throws a big right hand that misses.
Alyoshin controlling the position.
Chunks throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chunks shoots for a takedown but Alyoshin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Alyoshin circles away easily
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grant Alyoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chunks drives through with a takedown into Alyoshin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chunks throwing strikes from guard but Alyoshin blocks nicely.
Chunks postures up in Alyoshin's guard and throws a big left but Alyoshin blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chunks wants to control from the top but Alyoshin keeps moving.
Bobby Chunks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chunks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chunks looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alyoshin keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Chunks really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chunks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alyoshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alyoshin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Grant Alyoshin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Chunks.
Chunks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chunks postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chunks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chunks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
Chunks in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
Chunks throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
Chunks has an Americana. Alyoshin didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Chunks is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Chunks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Chunks!
A victorious Bobby Chunks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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