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RFL 8.1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Valerio (ranked 2184 p4p, 3184 weight class) and Mustafa McBeth (ranked 275 p4p, 373 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valerio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God is a DJ - Faithless. Mustafa McBeth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ernesto Valerio's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mustafa McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valerio defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Valerio's ribs.
Valerio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - McBeth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Valerio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBeth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Valerio moved out of range.
McBeth swings widly with a right hand
letting Valerio counter with a right hand.
McBeth drops his hands momentarily and Valerio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McBeth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
McBeth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valerio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valerio dodges the punch combination from McBeth.
Valerio throws an overhand right that lands on McBeth's shoulder, as McBeth tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBeth with a nice cross.
McBeth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valerio on the side of the head.
McBeth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valerio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McBeth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBeth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valerio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by McBeth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by McBeth.
McBeth throws a poor cross that misses
and Valerio counters with a one-two to the body.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
Valerio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valerio lands with a good body shot.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valerio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBeth avoids the body shot from Valerio.
Valerio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valerio thuds a left hand into McBeth's body.
McBeth misses with an uppercut
and Valerio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valerio at a distance.
The crowd cheers as McBeth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valerio doesn't seem phased though.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valerio misses the shot to the body.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
McBeth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBeth lands a really nice looking cross but Valerio seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valerio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McBeth counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McBeth misses the target.
The crowd cheers as McBeth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valerio doesn't seem phased though.
Valerio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valerio throws a poor cross that misses
and McBeth counters with a nice uppercut.
McBeth misses with a looping left.
A combination from McBeth does no damage.
McBeth lands a body shot.
McBeth swings for the body but Valerio moves out of range.
McBeth lands a slapping body shot.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBeth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valerio throws a lazy right hand but McBeth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valerio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBeth throws an overhand right that lands on Valerio's shoulder, as Valerio tries to avoid the shot.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valerio misses the body punch
and McBeth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio is looking to wear down McBeth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBeth scores with a sloppy right hand. Valerio should have avoided that one.
Valerio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBeth.
Valerio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McBeth misses with a hook.
McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
and Valerio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valerio swings for the body but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth ducks under a wild hook from Valerio.
Valerio throws a hook to the side of McBeth's head but McBeth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa McBeth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McBeth throws a shot to the body.
Valerio scores with a hook to the body. McBeth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Valerio misses.
Valerio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valerio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valerio defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
Valerio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from McBeth misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Valerio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McBeth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valerio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio avoids the body shot from McBeth.
McBeth throws a hook to the side of Valerio's head but Valerio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBeth slips under a jab from Valerio.
McBeth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valerio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valerio looks to land a right hand but McBeth moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from McBeth.
Valerio misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBeth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valerio throws a looping overhand right but McBeth ducks down to avoid it.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio misses with a hook
and McBeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
Valerio misses with a body punch
and McBeth counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valerio. McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
McBeth walks into a stiff left hand from Valerio.
Valerio walks into a jab.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBeth.
McBeth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McBeth misses with a left hand
and Valerio counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McBeth misses the target.
McBeth looks to land a right hand but Valerio moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. McBeth catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.
Valerio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBeth.
Valerio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth misses with an uppercut
and Valerio counters with a straight right hand.
McBeth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valerio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McBeth at a distance.
McBeth digs a good hook to Valerio's body.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBeth moves away.
McBeth scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
Valerio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McBeth thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valerio misses with a straight left.
McBeth misses with a hook
and Valerio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBeth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valerio.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valerio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valerio scores with a nice strike.
McBeth needs to keep his hands up - Valerio had a free shot at his head there.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McBeth just misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valerio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBeth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth cracks Valerio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio misses with a hook
and McBeth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valerio misses with an uppercut.
Valerio looks to land a left hand but McBeth moved out of range nicely.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valerio was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
McBeth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth misses with a lunging right hand
and Valerio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Valerio throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valerio moves away.
McBeth lands the left hand.
Valerio throws a shot to the body.
McBeth scores with a decent looking hook.
McBeth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Ernesto Valerio will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McBeth cracks Valerio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valerio misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valerio scores with a jab. McBeth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McBeth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McBeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valerio throws the left hand but McBeth avoids the punch easily.
McBeth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valerio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valerio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth slips a straight right by Valerio.
Valerio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Valerio.
McBeth throws a looping overhand right but Valerio ducks down to avoid it.
Valerio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBeth misses with a lunging right hand
and Valerio counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from McBeth.
Valerio takes one to the chin there.
McBeth misses with an uppercut.
McBeth scores with a hook to the body. Valerio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBeth misses with a jab to the body
and Valerio counters with a nice uppercut.
Valerio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valerio works McBeth's body with a nice hook.
McBeth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McBeth there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valerio misses with an uppercut
enabling McBeth to counter with a crisp jab.
McBeth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from McBeth misses.
McBeth throws a shot from downtown. Valerio moves away and avoids it.
McBeth misses the body punch
and Valerio counters with a nice uppercut.
Valerio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Valerio misses its intended target.
McBeth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valerio.
McBeth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valerio misses with a shot to the body
and McBeth counters with a right hand to the body.
Valerio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McBeth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valerio throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
McBeth dips to his left and cracks Valerio with an uppercut!
Valerio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Valerio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBeth.
Valerio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valerio misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for McBeth.
McBeth misses with an uppercut.
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
McBeth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valerio.
Valerio just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valerio slips under a jab from McBeth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth lands a jab to Valerio's midsection.
A shot to the body from McBeth misses
and McBeth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBeth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from McBeth misses.
McBeth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBeth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McBeth digs a good hook to Valerio's body.
Valerio blocks a jab.
McBeth lunges at Valerio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valerio's hand.
Donk. McBeth catches Valerio right on the button with a cross.
Valerio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McBeth lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustafa McBeth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBeth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustafa McBeth!
During a confident post fight interview, Mustafa McBeth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panagiotis Nikolau (ranked 2478 p4p, 1686 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 264 p4p, 195 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Panagiotis Nikolau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikolau finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Nikolau avoids nicely.
Nikolau with the inside leg kick.
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikolau has time to react.
 It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Nikolau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anstey under the eye.
Nikolau closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anstey tries to keep at a distance but Nikolau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolau lands a hook that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Nikolau's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anstey.
Nikolau pushes Anstey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolau prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikolau working aggressively here.
Anstey takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anstey breaks from the clinch.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nikolau. Nikolau obviously looking to wear him down.
Anstey misses with a combination
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey moves out of range as Nikolau strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Anstey misses the body punch
and Nikolau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nikolau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Nikolau ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolau.
A low kick from Anstey misses
and Nikolau counters with a straight right hand.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anstey tries to move into range but Nikolau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nikolau throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Nikolau avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Nikolau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolau misses the target.
Anstey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nikolau avoids the body shot from Anstey.
Nikolau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nikolau dips to his left and cracks Anstey with an uppercut!
Panagiotis Nikolau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikolau slips a straight right by Anstey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikolau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anstey's head.
Nikolau throws a low kick but Anstey moves out of range easily.
Nikolau throws a series of punches but Anstey moves out of range.
Nikolau throws a looping overhand right but Anstey ducks down to avoid it.
Nikolau throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikolau slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
Nikolau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nikolau wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikolau throws a lazy right hand but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolau stuffs the takedown attempt from Anstey. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Panagiotis Nikolau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Anstey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey looks winded!
A thudding body kick lands there by Nikolau!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nikolau has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Nikolau lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nikolau.
Nikolau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anstey or not.
Nikolau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nikolau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nikolau cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panagiotis Nikolau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nikolau moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau.
Anstey pulls guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nikolau here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nikolau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nikolau wants to get up but he can't break Anstey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau postures up.
Nikolau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nikolau postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolau wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Nikolau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Nikolau misses its intended target.
Nikolau scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Nikolau.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anstey staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nikolau is looking to get back to is feet but Anstey passes into side control.
Nikolau is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Anstey grinds an elbow into Nikolau's temple.
Nikolau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anstey can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nikolau is avoiding damage well.
Anstey is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey gets to mount! Nikolau was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control but Nikolau is having none of it.
Nikolau wants to control but Anstey is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anstey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nikolau is trying desperately to improve position.
Nikolau tries to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a couple of good shots and Nikolau has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You can see the frustration on Nikolau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anstey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nikolau is keeping busy.
Anstey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nikolau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nikolau's head.
Anstey connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nikolau to escape the position.
Anstey lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panagiotis Nikolau's cut.
That's time! Nikolau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nikolau looks to score with a jab to the body but Anstey is just out of range.
Anstey throws a front kick aimed at Nikolau's knee but Nikolau avoids it well.
Nikolau slips under a jab.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nikolau takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab-cross combination lands for Anstey and sends Nikolau crashing to the mat! Anstey follows him down to the mat - Nikolau regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikolau is looking to get back to full guard here but Anstey has managed to pass to side control instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Nikolau is right now.
Nikolau is looking for a sweep.
Nikolau isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey controls the position.
Nikolau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anstey presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nikolau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anstey on the ground.
Anstey lands a big elbow.
Nikolau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Nikolau to control.
Nikolau is working to get back to half guard.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey landing shots from mount.
Anstey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anstey landing punches.
 Nikolau is rocked!
Anstey postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nikolau badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Anstey around the waist but Anstey pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Anstey is the winner by TKO! Anstey jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Thibodeaux (ranked 1770 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Pablo Gaspar (ranked 226 p4p, 208 weight class). Gaspar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Narco. This should be a great matchup!
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Gaspar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Our sources have told us that Thibodeaux has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaspar gets a clinch.
Gaspar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Gaspar blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Gaspar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Thibodeaux keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
A right handed body shot lands from Gaspar.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Pablo Gaspar has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Gaspar avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaspar can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Gaspar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Gaspar blocks it.
Gaspar can't get the takedown.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gaspar blocking some punches.
Gaspar lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Gaspar.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaspar takes the fight into the clinch.
Gaspar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaspar lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaspar is struggling to control the position.
Gaspar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux throwing a counter right hand but Gaspar manages to avoid it.
Gaspar moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar gets a clinch.
Gaspar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Gaspar.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gaspar is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Gaspar throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaspar moves away.
Gaspar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaspar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gaspar looking to stall.
Gaspar pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaspar misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Gaspar lands a left hand.
Gaspar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaspar swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspar throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Gaspar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaspar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gaspar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaspar instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Gaspar.
Gaspar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pablo Gaspar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Gaspar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gaspar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Gaspar wants to stall.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gaspar.
A shot in the inside from Gaspar.
Gaspar is trying to stall.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Gaspar has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gaspar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar lands with a right to the head.
Gaspar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gaspar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gaspar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspar uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
A short left from Gaspar.
Gaspar struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspar fails to land.
Gaspar presses Thibodeaux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaspar throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a nice knee to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar blocks an uppercut.
Gaspar managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
Gaspar breaks from the clinch.
Gaspar misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaspar throws a series of strikes that have Thibodeaux backpedaling.
Gaspar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Gaspar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaspar.
Gaspar pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar is pushing Thibodeaux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Thibodeaux.
Gaspar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaspar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaspar avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Gaspar.
Gaspar looking to slow down the pace here.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaspar can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Gaspar avoids the damage to the body.
Gaspar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Gaspar avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Gaspar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Gaspar's cut.
That's time! Thibodeaux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Gaspar throws a lazy body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaspar.
Gaspar is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Gaspar moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Gaspar clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Gaspar misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaspar.
Gaspar manages to break the clinch.
Gaspar has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaspar rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gaspar is defending well for now.
Gaspar blocking some punches.
Gaspar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaspar misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pablo Gaspar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Pablo Gaspar's cut even more.
Gaspar tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaspar won't allow it.
Gaspar tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaspar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspar.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Gaspar.
A nice left hand lands by Gaspar.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Gaspar is controlling him.
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Gaspar misses with a double jab
and Gaspar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaspar closes the distance and clinches.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gaspar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gaspar blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaspar prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Gaspar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch.
Gaspar tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Gaspar drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the cage.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Pablo Gaspar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gaspar backwards.
Gaspar misses with a punch on the inside.
Pablo Gaspar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaspar misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaspar moves to clinch but Thibodeaux breaks away
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaspar rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the cage.
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 Darius Thibodeaux.
I think Gaspar 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Gaspar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 1814 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 232 p4p, 324 weight class). Krakowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Netherfell - Mokosz. Bernard Krakowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kamil Krahujec's chin.
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec misses with a takedown attempt
and Krakowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Krahujec fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Krahujec staying out of range there.
Krakowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krakowski throws a hook to the side of Krahujec's head but Krahujec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krakowski.
 Krahujec is rocked!
Krakowski fakes the body blow, causing Krahujec to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Krahujec goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Krakowski!
A victorious Bernard Krakowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kullo Kross (ranked 1171 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Bruno Miranda (ranked 161 p4p, 277 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kullo Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kross slaps away a takedown attempt from Miranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kross throws a shot from downtown. Miranda moves away and avoids it.
Miranda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miranda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kross was well out of range. Poor timing from Miranda.
Miranda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kross circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda clinches.
Kross lands with a left to the head.
Kross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miranda.
Kross uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miranda.
Good standup being displayed there by Miranda as he connects with a hook.
Kullo Kross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kross ducks under a wild hook from Miranda.
Kross tries to move into range but Miranda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miranda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miranda throws a jab when Kross was well out of range.
Miranda swings for the body but Kross moves out of range.
Miranda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miranda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kross counters with a two punch combo.
Miranda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kross's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda working Kross over with strikes.
Miranda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kross's head.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Kross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miranda thows a huge punch but Kross dodges it nicely.
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but Kross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miranda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kross trying to control but Miranda postures up.
Kross won't allow Miranda to pass to mount.
Miranda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miranda moves nicely into side control.
Kross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kross is trying to escape the position but Miranda is controlling the position.
Kross taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miranda lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kross down.
Kross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Kross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kross is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda tries for a kimura but Kross is defending well.
Miranda advances to full mount.
Miranda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kross gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Miranda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda content to control rather than advance.
Kross is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Miranda is trying to control. Kross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kross taking some punishment here, with Miranda in his half guard.
Miranda wants to control but Kross is keeping him busy.
Kross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranda.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Kross's head.
Miranda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kross's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miranda connects with a nice short shot to Kross's temple.
Miranda lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda uses his free foot to push down on Kross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kross.
Miranda looking to finish Kross with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kross!
Miranda wants to control the pace but Kross is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
Miranda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kross?
Kross tries to reverse the position but Miranda maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kross tries to hold on but Miranda postures up.
Miranda is landing with some decent strikes but Kross is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda dominating with strikes here.
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
Miranda unloads with some shots from mount but Kross bucks and avoids them well.
Miranda landing strikes from the mount.
Miranda controlling the position easily from mount.
Miranda landing shots from mount.
Miranda tries to control but Kross wriggling away.
Miranda postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kross looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kross is looking to escape.
Miranda raining down shots from the mount!
Miranda throwing strikes here but Kross is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Miranda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miranda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miranda lands a big shot there that rocks Kross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kross is rocked!
BOOM! Miranda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Kross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranda cracks Kross with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Miranda!
A relieved looking Bruno Miranda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 1142 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Hot Water (ranked 126 p4p, 217 weight class). Medeiros comes to the cage accompanied by Sidequest - Chime. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hot Water was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Water looks to land a left hand but Medeiros moved out of range nicely.
Water lands a jab.
Water keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Water as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Water throws out a counter right but Medeiros avoids it with no problem.
Medeiros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Water counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Medeiros misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros lands with an overhand left.
Medeiros lands a jab to Water's midsection.
Medeiros slips a jab from Water.
Water is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the body from Medeiros misses
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces Water off the cage and back into range.
Medeiros 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.
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Water gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Water escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Medeiros lands a head shot.
Jab from Medeiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medeiros.
A countering left hand to the body from Water misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a nice strike.
Water takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Medeiros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Water sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Medeiros somewhat.
Water throws out a counter right but Medeiros avoids it with no problem.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Water.
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on Water's shoulder, as Water tries to avoid the shot.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Water napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Medeiros crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Medeiros.
Medeiros happy to just control the position for now.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Water is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Water's face as Medeiros controls the position.
Water taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Medeiros grinds an elbow into Water's temple.
Water is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Water trying to remain calm as Medeiros controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros wants to control but Water is keeping him busy.
Medeiros is putting a hurting on Water here, landing some big shots from side control.
Medeiros throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Water works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Water has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medeiros is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Water takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Medeiros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Medeiros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Water on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Water.
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Water was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Medeiros lands a couple of elbows.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Water swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Medeiros engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aljosa Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard.
Medeiros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Medeiros postures up in Water's guard and throws a big left but Water blocks it.
Medeiros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Water swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Water wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Water is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Water works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Water keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros stays in close to Water's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Water keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Water moves out of range.
Medeiros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Water pinned against the cage. Water gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Water to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Water can do to turn this around?
Medeiros lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros lunges at Water with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Water's hand.
Water keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Water looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Medeiros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Water sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medeiros looks for a takedown but Water sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Water 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Medeiros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Water's waist but Water gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medeiros off to one side.
Water throws out a powerful jab.
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Water throws out the jab.
Medeiros lands a jab to the head.
Medeiros scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Water looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aljosa Medeiros is winning the standup battle so far.
Water takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Water's waist but Water gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Medeiros off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Water! But no joy.
Medeiros goes for a double leg but Water avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Water continues to drive forward.
We've been informed that Water has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Medeiros.
Water takes a shot to the head.
Water prevents a body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros wants to stall.
Water misses with a hook from the clinch.
Water misses with the head strike.
Water lands a body punch in the clinch.
Water tries to work over Medeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Water backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Water drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Water staying out of range there.
Medeiros fails with the takedown
and Water counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
A cross from Medeiros lands.
Water 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.
Water takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Medeiros cracks a nice hook into Water's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros misses with a hook.
Water takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Medeiros swings for the body but Water moves out of range.
Medeiros shoots in for a double leg but Water sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Water slips the punch.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Water on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Water.
Medeiros throwing a counter right hand but Water manages to avoid it.
Water walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Water was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Water was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Medeiros.
Nice defenses there by Water.
A jab from Medeiros finds it's way through Water's defenses.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Water connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Medeiros misses with a takedown
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Water throws a lazy right hand but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros walks into a stiff left hand from Water.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
Medeiros scores with a sloppy right hand. Water should have avoided that one.
Water is rocked!
Water looks up at the clock. Bad move! Medeiros lands a right hand from hell, dropping Water. Medeiros pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljosa Medeiros!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 773 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 91 p4p, 181 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Goodman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Globo Gym America Corp.. Acerbi has chosen Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Acerbi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Goodman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.
Acerbi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Acerbi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donk. Goodman catches Acerbi right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acerbi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Acerbi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Acerbi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Acerbi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Acerbi ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Acerbi feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman throws a good cross that connects.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Acerbi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Acerbi ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi defending well as Goodman loads up on a big left hand.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Acerbis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Acerbi dodges the punch combination from Goodman.
Acerbi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman drives through and clinches with Acerbi against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi manages to break the clinch.
Acerbi moves away from the strike by Goodman.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Acerbi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Acerbi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Acerbi scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodman jabs Acerbi right on the nose. Acerbi blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Acerbi counters with an outside leg kick.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Acerbi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Acerbi lands a jab to Goodman's midsection.
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Acerbi throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Acerbi loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Goodman jabs at Acerbi's body.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Acerbi's shoulder, as Acerbi tries to avoid the shot.
Acerbi throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Acerbi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Acerbi gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Acerbi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Acerbi blocking some punches.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman keeps control of Acerbi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Acerbi lands with a left to the head.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Acerbi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi jumps guard but Goodman stands there with Acerbi around his waist. Acerbi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goodman tightens his grip and picks Acerbi up, before dumping him to the ground. Acerbi manages to land in guard.
Acerbi working for a triangle but Goodman defends it easily.
Acerbi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodman is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is working Acerbi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Acerbi looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Acerbi lands a leg kick that knocks Goodman off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Acerbi.
Acerbi connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Acerbi misses the target.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a hook but Acerbi blocks it.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Goodman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Goodman catches Acerbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Acerbi moved out of range.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Acerbi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Acerbi scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goodman throws a jab when Acerbi was well out of range.
Goodman backing away here, and Acerbi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman cracks Acerbi with an open hand slap.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acerbi slips a straight right by Goodman.
Acerbi slips a jab from Goodman.
Goodman blocks a low kick nicely.
Acerbi throws a front kick that sends Goodman stumbling back into the cage.
Acerbi fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
Acerbi throws a shot from downtown. Goodman moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Acerbi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Acerbi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi walks into a left hand.
Goodman misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Acerbi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Acerbi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acerbi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Acerbi.
Acerbi takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Goodman checks a low kick from Acerbi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goodman to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Acerbi.
Goodman lands a jab.
Acerbi moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Acerbi.
Acerbi slips a jab from Goodman.
A swing and a miss from Acerbi.
Goodman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Panfilo Acerbi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Goodman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Acerbi needs to keep his hands up - Goodman had a free shot at his head there.
Goodman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Acerbi is rocked!
Goodman lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Acerbi falls backwards - clearly groggy! Goodman dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). White Goodman!
Post fight, an emotional White Goodman said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werewolf Night (ranked 1007 p4p, 1402 weight class) and Will Smif (ranked 121 p4p, 166 weight class). Night comes into the arena with Mother- Danzig blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Werewolf Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night lands a head shot.
It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Night throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night scores with a jab.
Night stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smif steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Night.
It seemed like Smif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Night fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smif manages to avoid it.
Smif looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Night thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Night throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Night throws out a loose jab but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Smif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smif walks into a stiff left hand from Night.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Night drops Smif with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smif looks back up at him and smiles so Night waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smif is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif tries to get into range but Night steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smif! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Night scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Werewolf Night!
Werewolf Night decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Duran (ranked 84 p4p, 1520 weight class) and Ameen Robertson (ranked 16 p4p, 198 weight class). Robertson has chosen Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bo Duran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robertson works Duran's body with a nice hook.
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Robertson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran throws a push kick but Robertson slaps the foot to one side.
Robertson cracks Duran with an open hand slap.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Duran slips a straight right by Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Duran quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Robertson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran has control of Robertson's left arm, preventing Robertson from doing any damage.
Robertson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard.
Robertson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Robertson seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Robertson 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.
Robertson is keen to just control but Duran is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran slips a straight right by Robertson.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robertson misses the shot to the body.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson dives in and scores a takedown into Duran's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.
Duran wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robertson stays in close to Duran's body and controls the position.
Duran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robertson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass.
Robertson pushes Duran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Robertson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Duran comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Robertson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Duran is on him like rabid pit bull! Robertson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bo Duran 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Handerson (ranked 309 p4p, 868 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 39 p4p, 104 weight class). Handerson comes to the cage accompanied by America - A Horse With No Name. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Handerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Handerson throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. Thibodeaux fights it but they end up in guard.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thibodeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handerson controlling the position.
Handerson cracks Thibodeaux with a big elbow.
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thibodeaux prevents Handerson from moving into mount.
Handerson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thibodeaux is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handerson working the head and body with strikes.
Thibodeaux is looking for a sweep.
Handerson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thibodeaux to see if he's OK.
Handerson landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Handerson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thibodeaux keeps working.
Handerson working the head with strikes.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Handerson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thibodeaux down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Handerson keeps moving and retains side control.
Handerson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Handerson looks up at the clock and then as Thibodeaux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Handerson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Handerson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Handerson lands a nice forearm strike.
Handerson scoring with punches and elbows.
Handerson scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Handerson is putting a hurting on Thibodeaux here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handerson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thibodeaux is trying to escape and Handerson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thibodeaux is forced to tap! Nice work there by Handerson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Dave Handerson, 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.
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