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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Greyvine (ranked 2086 p4p, 2359 weight class) and Mario Yamasaki (ranked 268 p4p, 289 weight class). Greyvine comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades - Motorhead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamasaki's choice of entrance music: 2Pac - The Warriors Way. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Greyvine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Yamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greyvine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut.
Greyvine misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greyvine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yamasaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Greyvine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greyvine throws a series of punches but Yamasaki avoids them all with ease.
Greyvine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamasaki. Yamasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Greyvine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamasaki loads up on a big right hand but Greyvine slips the punch.
Yamasaki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Greyvine feints a jab promting Yamasaki to slip. Greyvine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yamasaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Greyvine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Greyvine batters Yamasaki with a massive right followed by a huge left! Yamasaki is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Greyvine lands a final crushing right hand to drop Yamasaki to the mat with a gruesome thud! Greyvine is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chance Greyvine!
An out of breath Chance Greyvine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 2254 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Jake Conway (ranked 257 p4p, 218 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Conway!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane has closed the distance and engaged Conway in a clinch.
Conway is pressed up against the cage. Kane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conway down to the mat. Conway avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway moves in looking to clinch but Kane pushes him off.
Conway lands a jab to Kane's midsection.
Conway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Conway misses with some punches.
Kane takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Harry Kane has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Conway keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conway.
Kane scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane wants a takedown but no success here.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Conway.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Conway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway is trying to maintain a safe position but Kane gets an underhook and turns Conway into the cage.
Conway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Conway lands an elbow just above Kane 's eye.
Conway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
Conway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conway stalling.
Conway scores with a shoulder strike.
Conway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane goes for a takedown attempt but Conway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conway cracks Kane with a good jab.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Conway looks to move away, Kane throws a big counter combo but Conway just gets out of the way.
Kane throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Conway is looking for the big counter here.
Conway clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conway gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Conway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Conway working aggressively here.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conway keeps control of Kane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kane misses with some punches.
Conway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is looking to control Kane's arms but Kane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conway has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kane.
Conway trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Conway has Kane pressed against the cage, preventing Kane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conway prevents Kane from breaking the clinch.
Conway trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane walks straight into a right hand from Conway - that's dropped him! Conway jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kane from any more punishment! Kane complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Conway!
A relieved looking Jake Conway 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Lehtola (ranked 1986 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Mike McGuire (ranked 243 p4p, 186 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jari Lehtola has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jari Lehtola seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Lehtola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike McGuire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lehtola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Lehtola connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire lands a jab to the nose.
Lehtola moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Lehtola takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Lehtola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lehtola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtola was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire slips a jab from Lehtola.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lehtola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Lehtola.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lehtola lands a lovely overhand right.
Lehtola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtola throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire tries to move into range but Lehtola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtola throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lehtola moves out of range.
Lehtola throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire darts in and clinches Lehtola up against the cage.
Lehtola tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehtola can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lehtola as the two fighters clinch.
Lehtola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lehtola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtola blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire moves away from the strike by Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehtola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lehtola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lehtola.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehtola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Lehtola scores with a hook.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lehtola finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire rushes Lehtola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehtola throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehtola's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Lehtola circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire throws the left hand but Lehtola avoids the punch easily.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Lehtola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lehtola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
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!
Nice jab there from Lehtola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtola.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Lehtola lands with a nice combination. McGuire backs away looking to recover.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Lehtola is avoiding it.
Lehtola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire rushes Lehtola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lehtola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Lehtola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jari Lehtola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lehtola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Some wild striking there from Lehtola.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Lehtola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Lehtola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lehtola cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Lehtola ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Lehtola ducks down to avoid it.
Lehtola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire slips a straight right by Lehtola.
Lehtola throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a hook but Lehtola blocks it.
Lehtola jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lehtola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
Lehtola misses with a looping right.
Lehtola misses with a body shot.
Lehtola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lehtola throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtola with a nice cross.
Lehtola misses the shot to the body.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtola is just out of range.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lehtola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehtola wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtola thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Lehtola seems unphased.
A big left from Lehtola misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola misses the jab.
Lehtola scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtola blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lehtola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Lehtola.
McGuire throws a low kick but Lehtola moves out of range easily.
McGuire wants to slow Lehtola down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lehtola missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Lehtola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Lehtola in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire moves out of range as Lehtola strikes.
Lehtola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lehtola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Lehtola.
Lehtola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lehtola rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehtola.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Lehtola has him pressed against the cage.
Lehtola is working McGuire over against the cage.
Lehtola digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Lehtola back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Lehtola misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire can't break the clinch.
Lehtola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Lehtola circles away.
Lehtola throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Jari Lehtola is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire defending well as Lehtola loads up on a big left hand.
Lehtola tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehtola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtola throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lehtola checks a leg kick.
As McGuire tries to get set, Lehtola tries to push him back and clinch up but McGuire manages to avoid the attempt.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehtola.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Lehtola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lehtola moves out of range.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lehtola.
Lehtola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Lehtola finds it's target.
Lehtola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lehtola throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire slips a jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lehtola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lehtola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Lehtola.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtola.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Lehtola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a jab when Lehtola was well out of range.
Lehtola throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire jabs Lehtola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lehtola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Lehtola stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Lehtola circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtola. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a hook but Lehtola avoids it easily.
Lehtola swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lehtola lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtola.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Lehtola moved out of range nicely.
Lehtola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Lehtola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lehtola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Lehtola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtola.
Lehtola misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lehtola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lehtola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lehtola misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Lehtola moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lehtola needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lehtola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehtola is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtola closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehtola presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jari Lehtola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lehtola is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lehtola tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lehtola scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Lehtola lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to circle away but Lehtola has him pinned against the cage.
Lehtola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehtola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jari Lehtola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lehtola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lehtola lands a left hand.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtola controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Lehtola scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
Lehtola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Lehtola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtola is just out of range.
Lehtola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lehtola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Lehtola.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Lehtola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehtola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Lehtola!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilt Paysley (ranked 1407 p4p, 3205 weight class) and Shaquiel Igwe (ranked 99 p4p, 184 weight class). Shaquiel Igwe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wilt Paysley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaquiel Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paysley with a poor takedown
and Igwe counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Igwe misses with a left hand
and Paysley moves into the clinch.
Paysley looking for a takedown.
Paysley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igwe smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilt Paysley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paysley fails with a takedown attempt.
Igwe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paysley misses with a takedown attempt
and Igwe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paysley misses with a takedown
and Igwe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paysley! Igwe lets Paysley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Paysley is rocked!
Wilt Paysley's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paysley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paysley has control of an arm but Igwe manages to advance to Paysley's back!
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paysley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Paysley finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Paysley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paysley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Igwe misses with a head shot. Paysley uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe throwing strikes from guard but Paysley blocks nicely.
Paysley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Igwe throws an elbow that misses. Paysley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Igwe's guard. Nice move by Paysley!
Paysley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Paysley slips the punch.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Shaquiel Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paysley slips under a jab from Igwe.
Paysley tries for a takedown but Igwe circles away easily
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paysley misses with a head kick.
Paysley slips a jab from Igwe.
It looked like Paysley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paysley slips under a jab from Igwe.
Nice shot lands for Igwe.
Wilt Paysley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Paysley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paysley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paysley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paysley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Igwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paysley forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paysley in particular looking to stall.
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. Paysley connects with a nice short shot to Igwe's temple.
Paysley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe wants to control but Paysley is having none of it.
Igwe looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paysley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paysley scoring with strikes but Igwe is staying in there.
Igwe wants to hold on but Paysley pushes him away.
Paysley looking to finish Igwe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Igwe!
We've been hearing good reports from Paysley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Igwe can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee warns Igwe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paysley controlling from the full mount.
Paysley has isolated one of Igwe's arms. Igwe looking to fight him off but Paysley twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilt Paysley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alostor Zayne (ranked 2293 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Cottoneye Joe (ranked 263 p4p, 171 weight class). 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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alostor Zayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zayne ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe tries to clinch up.
Zayne 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.
Zayne throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Joe.
Zayne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joe tries to clinch but Zayne moves out of range.
It looked like Zayne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zayne looks to throw the jab but Joe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Zayne.
Zayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Zayne misses its target.
Joe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe moves into the clinch.
Joe misses with a knee to the head.
Zayne prevents a body shot from Joe.
Zayne controlling the action here for a moment.
Joe tries to work over Zayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zayne dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zayne avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zayne.
Zayne is trying to push Joe away but Joe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zayne lands with an overhand left.
Joe throws a lazy uppercut
and Zayne counters with an inside leg kick.
Joe connects with the punch.
It looks like Alostor Zayne has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zayne misses with an uppercut
and Zayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Joe as he checks the leg kick.
Zayne misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
Zayne keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zayne is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Zayne.
Joe presses Zayne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zayne controls his hands.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zayne is defending well for now.
Zayne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Joe lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaynes head.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zayne avoids it.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zayne avoids it.
Joe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zayne's face.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Zayne blocks it.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Zayne.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zayne.
Zayne's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zayne is breathing heavily.
Joe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zayne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe scores with a nice strike.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Zayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe cracks Zayne with an open hand slap.
Joe throws a head kick that Zayne semi-blocks.
Joe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zayne to score with a decent uppercut.
Zayne throws a leg kick
and Joe counters with a straight that turns Zayne's legs to rubber! Joe pushes forward with more strikes and Zayne goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cottoneye Joe!
After winning the bout, Cottoneye Joe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Palhares (ranked 795 p4p, 1216 weight class) and Akira Kaburagi (ranked 93 p4p, 134 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by Right On/ Showcore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Kaburagi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaburagi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaburagi lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaburagi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares working a defensive guard but Kaburagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Palhares going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Palhares is trying to control Kaburagi's posture but Kaburagi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaburagi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palhares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaburagi's guard! Nice work there by Palhares!
Palhares advances position into side control!
Palhares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palhares throws an elbow but Kaburagi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palhares trying to control the action but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaburagi tries to improve position but can't.
Palhares trying to control the action but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Kaburagi controlling the position for now.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaburagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palhares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palhares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaburagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaburagi checks the leg kick.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi misses with a double jab
and Kaburagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Kaburagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palhares but Palhares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaburagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palhares wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaburagi closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palhares gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luis Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Palhares lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaburagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palhares defends well and Kaburagi ends up having to push Palhares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaburagi.
 It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaburagi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaburagi being controlled here momentarily.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Akira Kaburagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palhares is keen to just control but Kaburagi is a slippery customer.
Palhares is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaburagi's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaburagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares lands a nice shot to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Kaburagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares misses with a leg kick
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palhares tries to control but Kaburagi manages to take his back.
Palhares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Palhares trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaburagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kaburagi missing with strikes.
Palhares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaburagi's guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
Kaburagi has his hands on Palhares's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares stands and throws Kaburagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kaburagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palhares lands with a nice body punch.
Palhares scores with the left hand. Kaburagi knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
A jab lands there for Palhares.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaburagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares throws a leg kick
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Palhares didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaburagi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares postures up in Kaburagi's guard and throws a big left but Kaburagi blocks it.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Kaburagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palhares is pulling down on Kaburagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaburagi, at least for the moment.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares 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.
Kaburagi looking to control.
Palhares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaburagi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaburagi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaburagi!
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaburagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palhares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.
Palhares is trying to keep Kaburagi in close.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Kaburagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Palhares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Palhares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Porsche (ranked 865 p4p, 381 weight class) and Ulysses Battleby (ranked 84 p4p, 38 weight class). Porsche's entrance music is Hate it or Love it. A fine choice. 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, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Porsche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Battleby connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Adam Porsche has been cut.
Battleby misses with an uppercut.
Porsche feinted with a counter takedown.
Porsche misses with a takedown
and Battleby scores with a counter punch that sends Porsche to the canvas! Battleby smells blood - he's punishing Porsche with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Porsche has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Battleby!
After winning the bout, Ulysses Battleby thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Light Uhp (ranked 620 p4p, 699 weight class) and Nick Albodean (ranked 77 p4p, 90 weight class). Albodean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I ain't worried - One Republic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Light Uhp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhp misses with an uppercut. Albodean saw that one coming.
Uhp throws an off balance right hand
and Albodean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Albodean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albodean throws a right hand that Uhp ducks under and follows up with a left that Uhp also avoids with ease.
Uhp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Albodean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Albodean backs away, Uhp returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Uhp.
Albodean throws a big shot that misses.
Uhp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Albodean throws a low kick but Uhp avoids it.
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Uhp is just out of range.
Light Uhp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uhp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albodean sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uhp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albodean.
Albodean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uhp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Albodean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uhp connects with an inside leg kick.
Uhp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uhp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albodean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Albodean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Uhp. That one must have hurt.
Uhp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Albodean. That did some damage!
Albodean scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Uhp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albodean blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Albodean misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Uhp.
Uhp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uhp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uhp lands a glancing blow to the side of Albodean's head.
Albodean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uhp works the jab nicely.
Uhp throws a hook but Albodean blocks it.
Uhp throws a leg kick
letting Albodean counter with a right hand.
Albodean checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhp connects with a nice looking jab.
Uhp throws a leg kick which misses Albodean's front leg but catches the back leg as Albodean tries to avoid it.
Uhp slips under a jab from Albodean.
Albodean stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uhp.
Uhp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Uhp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Albodean slips a jab from Uhp.
Uhp throws a leg kick
and Albodean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uhp is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Albodean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Albodean misses with an uppercut. Uhp saw that one coming.
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Uhp is just out of range.
Albodean looks to throw the jab but Uhp is out of range.
It looked like Uhp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uhp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uhp lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uhp scores with a sloppy right hand. Albodean should have avoided that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uhp.
Albodean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Uhp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albodean.
Uhp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Albodean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
Albodean 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.
Uhp thuds a left hand into Albodean's body.
Uhp misses with an uppercut
and Albodean counters with a one-two to the body.
Albodean slips under a jab.
Uhp throws an overhand right that lands on Albodean's shoulder, as Albodean tries to avoid the shot.
Albodean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Uhp misses with a body shot
and Uhp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albodean throws a right and a left that Uhp avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Albodean.
Uhp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Albodean was well out of range. Poor timing from Uhp.
Albodean throws a push kick but Uhp slaps the foot to one side.
Albodean takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uhp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albodean's sensitive parts.
Albodean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uhp throws out a loose jab but Albodean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uhp misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Uhp misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uhp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albodean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albodean misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Uhp dominated that round.
That's time! Uhp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Albodean throws an overhand right that lands on Uhp's shoulder, as Uhp tries to avoid the shot.
Uhp throws out a leg kick but Albodean moves out of range and Uhp only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Albodean.
Uhp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Uhp looks to score with a jab to the body but Albodean is just out of range.
Albodean throws out a counter right but Uhp avoids it with no problem.
Albodean throws a body punch but Uhp moves out of range.
A big left from Albodean misses.
Albodean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uhp fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Albodean checks it well.
Uhp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Uhp misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Albodean throws out the jab.
Albodean checks the leg kick.
Albodean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Uhp. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Uhp lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhp connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Uhp.
Uhp thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uhp throws a body kick that misses
and Albodean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Albodean in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Albodean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uhp connects with a jab.
Albodean moves out of range of the body kick from Uhp.
Albodean looks to throw the jab but Uhp is out of range.
Uhp lands a jab to Albodean's midsection.
Uhp misses with a looping left.
Uhp attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uhp loads up on a big right hand but Albodean slips the punch.
Uhp throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean blocks the body kick.
Uhp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albodean checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albodean looks for the body kick but Uhp saw that one coming.
Uhp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uhp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albodean can do to turn this around?
Albodean misses with a lunging right hand
and Uhp counters with a nice body kick.
Albodean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albodean throws a leg kick
enabling Uhp to counter with a crisp jab.
Albodean falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uhp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uhp misses with a leg kick
and Albodean makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uhp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Light Uhp is winning the standup battle so far.
Albodean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albodean misses with a two punch combination.
Uhp lunges at Albodean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albodean's hand.
Uhp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uhp scores with a nice right hand.
Uhp misses with a looping left.
As Uhp backs off Albodean throws a huge counter combo but Uhp manages to avoid it all.
Uhp throws a combination that misses
and Albodean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Albodean throws a leg kick but Uhp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Uhp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Albodean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uhp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Uhp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uhp lands a nice shot to the body.
Uhp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albodean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albodean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Albodean.
Albodean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uhp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Uhp misses.
Albodean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albodean throws a leg kick
and Uhp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uhp moves away.
A shot to the liver by Uhp. Beautiful body shot.
Uhp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uhp throws an overhand right that lands on Albodean's shoulder, as Albodean tries to avoid the shot.
Albodean is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Uhp with a body shot.
Uhp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uhp lands with a cross.
Albodean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Light Uhp dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Albodean takes one to the side of the head.
Albodean slips a jab from Uhp.
Uhp lands a jab to Albodean's midsection.
Uhp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uhp loads up on a big right hand but Albodean slips the punch.
Uhp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uhp misses with a right hand
and Albodean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Albodean throws a looping overhand right but Uhp ducks down to avoid it.
Albodean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Albodean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uhp.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uhp throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Albodean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhp is looking to slow Albodean down with leg kicks.
Albodean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uhp throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Uhp.
Uhp lands with a shot to the body.
Uhp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Albodean has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uhp drops his hands momentarily and Albodean takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Uhp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Albodean throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uhp looks to land a left hand but Albodean moved out of range nicely.
Albodean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uhp scores with a jab to the body.
Uhp throws a body shot but no joy.
Uhp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Albodean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Uhp misses with a low kick.
Nick Albodean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean throws a right hand that Uhp ducks under and follows up with a left that Uhp also avoids with ease.
Uhp is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uhp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Albodean's hands.
Albodean avoids a kick to the body.
Albodean throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uhp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uhp is looking to slow Albodean down with leg kicks.
Uhp keeps Albodean at a distance using the push kick.
Uhp lands a right hook to the body.
Uhp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Albodean lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for Uhp.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Albodean might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Uhp has got the better of the exchanges.
Uhp checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uhp. Albodean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uhp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Albodean there.
Uhp throws a front kick aimed at Albodean's knee but Albodean avoids it well.
Albodean takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Uhp. That snapped Albodean's head back.
Uhp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Albodean on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Albodean misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Uhp to counter with a crisp jab.
Uhp misses with an uppercut. Albodean saw that one coming.
Albodean catches Uhp with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Albodean lands a big shot that drops Uhp! Can he finish him?
Uhp is rocked!
It looks like Light Uhp has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uhp can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Albodean controls the pace.
Oh Uhp is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uhp seems to have got his legs back now.
Albodean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uhp is looking to stand up but Albodean isn't so interested in that idea.
Albodean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uhp trying to control the position.
Uhp working a defensive guard but Albodean passes into half guard.
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 Light Uhp.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Uhp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Light Uhp!
In defeat, Nick Albodean stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Ramazanov (ranked 540 p4p, 1261 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 41 p4p, 91 weight class). Ramazanov comes to the cage accompanied by All The Things She Said - t.A.T.u. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creed at a distance.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Ramazanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramazanov misses with a hook
and Creed counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Artem Ramazanov has been cut.
Ramazanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Creed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramazanov prevents a body shot from Creed .
Creed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creed avoids the elbow strike from Ramazanov, against the cage.
Ramazanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Creed controls his hands.
Ramazanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Creed misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Creed .
Ramazanov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Creed avoids it.
Creed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramazanov up against the cage.
Creed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov lands a nice elbow.
Creed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creed .
Creed tries to throw a body punch but Ramazanov avoids it by throwing Creed back against the cage.
Creed pushes Ramazanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Creed scores with a hook to the body.
Ramazanov is breathing heavily.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Ramazanov controls the action.
Creed throws a head punch that misses.
Creed 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramazanov is trying to drag Creed to the mat but Creed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Creed lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed lands a nice shot to the body.
Creed is pushing Ramazanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Creed swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramazanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creed can't find room to land a body shot as Ramazanov controls the action.
Creed misses with a body punch.
Creed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramazanov throws out the jab.
Ramazanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Creed at a distance.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Creed is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Creed 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Ramazanov moves away and avoids it.
Ramazanov tries to clinch but Creed moves out of range.
Creed 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramazanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Creed scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed .
Ramazanov swings widly with a right hand
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand.
Creed lands with a nice body kick.
Creed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramazanov tries to clinch up.
Ramazanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Creed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Creed responds with a good body kick, but Ramazanov manages to step out the way in time.
Creed looks to throw the jab but Ramazanov is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Creed
and Ramazanov counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Creed wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ramazanov trying to control but Creed is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramazanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramazanov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ramazanov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramazanov throwing strikes here but Creed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ramazanov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ramazanov tries to control but Creed wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apollo Creed will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramazanov closes the distance but Creed moves to the side
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramazanov wants to clinch
and Creed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick from Creed , right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Ramazanov.
Creed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Apollo Creed 's cut even more.
Creed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 Creed is rocked!
Ramazanov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Creed ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artem Ramazanov!
A victorious Artem Ramazanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azad Bekzod (ranked 66 p4p, 322 weight class) and Jakob Rolf (ranked 12 p4p, 42 weight class). Bekzod's entrance music is "Weird" Al Yankovic - Amish Paradise. A fine choice. Rolf has chosen AVGN Theme Song as his entrance music. 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 welterweight 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 New York, Azad Bekzod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf wants to clinch.
A big right from Rolf misses.
Bekzod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Rolf swinging wildly here.
Bekzod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rolf tests Bekzod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rolf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Bekzod is looking to counter punch.
Bekzod drives through and clinches with Rolf against the cage.
Rolf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bekzod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bekzod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rolf looking to score a takedown here. Bekzod is defending well but Rolf drives through and ends up in Bekzod's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Bekzod is retaining full guard.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rolf happy to just control the position for now.
Rolf working away.
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bekzod, who protects the arm well.
Rolf passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bekzod!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Rolf has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bekzod has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bekzod defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf has managed to slip his arm under Bekzod's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bekzod is tapping out! Submission win for Rolf.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Jakob Rolf, 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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