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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Dylan (ranked 4487 p4p, 3762 weight class) and Ftank Rank (ranked 247 p4p, 228 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ftank Rank!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rank gets tackled into the cage by Dylan. Dylan maintains the clinch.
Dylan tries to break free but Rank pushes him back against the cage.
Rank taking a breather.
Dylan breaks the clinch.
Dylan lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Ftank Rank has been cut.
Dylan moves into range and clinches up with Rank.
Dylan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dylan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dylan working hard to break the clinch.
Dylan breaks the clinch.
Dylan gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dylan is trying to break free.
Our sources have told us that Dylan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dylan scores with a knee to the head.
Rank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dylan is defending well.
Rank'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.
Rank wants a takedown but no success here.
Liam Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dylan is pressed up against the cage. Rank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dylan down to the mat. Dylan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dylan forces Rank back against the cage and clinches.
Rank is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dylan is defending well.
Dylan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dylan throws a one two combo.
Dylan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rank backs up against the cage.
Rank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liam Dylan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dylan lands with a kick to the temple. Rank shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dylan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rank, pushing him back against the cage.
Dylan breaks from the clinch.
Rank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rank takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dylan gets a clinch.
Rank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dylan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dylan throws a head kick that misses.
Dylan gets a clinch.
Dylan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dylan prevents the takedown attempt.
Rank has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dylan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dylan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dylan is trying to get back to his feet but Rank has full control of the position and if anything, Dylan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rank working for the choke.
Dylan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rank.
Rank is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dylan with him. Dylan is trying to defend but Rank has an arm under the chin now! Dylan grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ftank Rank!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyubof Nurmagomedov (ranked 2596 p4p, 25003 weight class) and Heath Williamson (ranked 256 p4p, 435 weight class). Lyubof Nurmagomedov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Heath Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Williamson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nurmagomedov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up.
Williamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williamson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Williamson looking for a sweep. Not yet Williamson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov stands up over Williamson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of digs.
 Williamson is rocked!
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Williamson is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov just content to control the position.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williamson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound from side control.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Williamson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nurmagomedov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
Post fight, Lyubof Nurmagomedov stared into the camera and said 'Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Cardoso (ranked 2687 p4p, 4637 weight class) and Preston Foster (ranked 340 p4p, 475 weight class). Preston Foster told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matheus Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Preston Foster!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cardoso misses with a few strikes there.
Cardoso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Cardoso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster unleashes a big counter combination but Cardoso bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardoso misses with a double jab.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso 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.
Foster clinches.
A short right from Cardoso on the inside.
Foster is trying to maintain a safe position but Cardoso gets an underhook and turns Foster into the cage.
Cardoso managing to block the knees to the body from Foster.
Foster tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cardoso has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster misses with a knee strike.
Cardoso is trying to break the clinch but Foster is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foster.
Cardoso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Foster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Cardoso moves out of range easily.
Foster wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Foster has Cardoso pressed against the cage, preventing Cardoso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Foster with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cardoso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to clinch but Cardoso is having none of it.
Cardoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cardoso misses with a double jab
and Foster counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Foster.
Cardoso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Foster lands a big head kick that sends Cardoso tumbling to the mat! Foster takes a step backwards and waves Cardoso back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cardoso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster tries to clinch but Cardoso is having none of it.
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Cardoso 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a head kick but Cardoso moves out of range.
Cardoso appears to be looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardoso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Foster - the referee stops the clock and Cardoso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Foster. Cardoso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Foster lands a head kick!
Cardoso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Cardoso. Those never looked like landing.
Cardoso tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Foster! Cardoso is out on his feet! Foster rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Cardoso is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Cardoso is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Preston Foster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corner Mcgregar (ranked 2963 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Mike Mferi (ranked 357 p4p, 293 weight class). Corner Mcgregar looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corner Mcgregar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mferi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mferi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgregar 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.
Mcgregar moves out of range as Mferi strikes.
Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mferi digs a good hook to Mcgregar's body.
Mcgregar is breathing heavily.
Mferi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mferi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mferi drops Mcgregar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mcgregar looks back up at him and smiles so Mferi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Mcgregar is rocked!
 It looks like Corner Mcgregar has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgregar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Mcgregar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mferi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcgregar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcgregar seems to have got his legs back now.
Mferi lands a slapping body shot.
Mferi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mferi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcgregar doesn't seem bothered though.
Mferi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mferi throws a lazy right hand but Mcgregar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcgregar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mike Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mferi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mferi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mferi!
Corner Mcgregar spoke after the fight, saying 'Your woife is in me dms!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 2486 p4p, 2545 weight class) and Somrak Khamsing (ranked 315 p4p, 328 weight class). Khamsing is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wai khru ram muay. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Somrak Khamsing!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khamsing raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Khamsing misses with a low kick.
Khamsing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux half committed to a counter leg kick.
Khamsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khamsing moves away.
Khamsing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khamsing blocks a jab.
Khamsing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throws a hook but Khamsing avoids it easily.
Dux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khamsing counters with a leg kick.
Khamsing throws a lazy body kick
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Khamsing is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Khamsing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khamsing.
Khamsing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khamsing feints and then cracks Dux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dux down.
Dux misses with a jab to the body
and Khamsing makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dux really felt that one!
Nice defenses there by Khamsing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Khamsing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamsing throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dux to counter with a crisp jab.
Khamsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dux throws a series of punches but Khamsing moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
The crowd cheers as Dux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khamsing doesn't seem phased though.
Khamsing is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Khamsing out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Dux!
A relieved looking Frank Dux 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Schmidt (ranked 2284 p4p, 3434 weight class) and Hugo Eklund (ranked 297 p4p, 401 weight class). Hugo Eklund has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xavier Schmidt's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Eklund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eklund scores with a head kick.
It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt clinches up against the cage.
Schmidt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eklund after a bit of a struggle.
Eklund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt looking for a takedown.
Schmidt wants to take the fight to the mat but Eklund manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eklund prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eklund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eklund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eklund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Schmidt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eklund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schmidt blocks a body shot from Eklund.
Schmidt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eklund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Eklund throws a head kick that half lands.
Schmidt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eklund is fending him off so far but Schmidt persists. Nope, Eklund circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eklund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund lands a big head kick that sends Schmidt tumbling to the mat! Eklund takes a step backwards and waves Schmidt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Schmidt is rocked!
Eklund swinging wildly here.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Eklund throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Schmidt is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hugo Eklund!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mfer (ranked 1459 p4p, 3348 weight class) and Boston Lane (ranked 144 p4p, 277 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boston Lane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer slips a jab and a cross from Lane.
Mfer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lane misses with a double jab
and Mfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lane fails to land with a series of punches.
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Mfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Boston Lane has been cut.
Mfer throws a right hand that Lane ducks under and follows up with a left that Lane also avoids with ease.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Lane ducks down to avoid it.
Boston Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer dodges the punch combination from Lane.
Lane throws a right and a left that Mfer avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mfer throws a hook but Lane avoids it easily.
Mfer lands a jab.
Lane with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. Lane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lane moves out of range of the strikes.
Lane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Lane 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.
Mfer connects with a body shot.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but Lane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mfer rushes Lane and presses him up against the cage.
Lane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Lane looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer has Lane pushed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mfer.
Lane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer pushes Lane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lane working hard to break the clinch.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lane.
Lane lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer gets through Lane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer presses Lane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Lane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer gets through Lane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mfer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Lane is rocked!
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer pushes Lane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lane.
Lane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Mfer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanes head.
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Lane is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lane up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
Lane seems to have recovered his senses.
Mfer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lane throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lane throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer pushes Lane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boston Lane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lane looks to land a combination but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer avoids the body shot from Lane.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lane.
Mfer misses with a hook. Lane ducked under it nicely.
Mickey Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mfer cracks Lane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lane as he connects with a hook.
Lane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lane misses with a left hand
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boston Lane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mfer lands a jab.
Lane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Lane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lane throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lane to the canvas! Lane doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mfer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mfer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sweet (ranked 1438 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Klement Burian (ranked 201 p4p, 210 weight class). Burian has chosen Kontrafakt - JBMNT prod. Maiky Beatz as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klement Burian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burian throws a hook but Sweet blocks it.
Sweet is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burian.
Burian tests Sweet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Burian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweet.
Burian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian tries to break free but Sweet pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sweet throws an elbow but misses.
Sweet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burian.
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burian manages to break the clinch.
Sweet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burian's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sweet throws the left hand but Burian avoids the punch easily.
Sweet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Sweet as he connects with a hook.
Sweet misses with an uppercut
and Burian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sweet drops his hands momentarily and Burian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burian moves away from the strike by Sweet.
Sweet looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burian is fending him off so far but Sweet persists. Nope, Burian circles away and we're back to standing.
Burian with a hook.
Sweet shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweet is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sweet controls the pace.
Burian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burian has his foot on Sweet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sweet works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweet stays in close to Burian's body and controls the position.
Burian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sweet looking to pass the guard.
Sweet stays in close to Burian's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burian looking for subs off his back but Sweet has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sweet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sweet blocks the strikes from Burian.
Sweet is thwarting Burian's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klement Burian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sweet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sweet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Burian on his heels. He'll look to pass Burian's guard now, I'm sure.
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 Ricky Sweet will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sweet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burian throws a shot from downtown. Sweet moves away and avoids it.
Sweet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sweet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sweet throws the left hand but Burian avoids the punch easily.
Burian misses with a looping left.
Burian swings widly with a right hand
and Sweet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burian's guard.
Burian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ricky Sweet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sweet's guard.
Burian trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burian is looking to pass into half guard but Sweet pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sweet is in guard.
Burian throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet is stalling in the full guard.
Burian trying to control the position.
Burian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sweet controlling from the top position.
Burian trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burian is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sweet shoots in and gets a takedown into Burian's guard.
Burian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sweet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sweet stays in close to Burian's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sweet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet stops Burian from standing up.
Burian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sweet 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.
Burian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweet postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sweet misses the shot to the body.
Sweet clinches with his opponent.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burian's defenses.
Burian wants to break free but Sweet has control.
Burian avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burian can do to turn this around?
Burian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Burian is trying to break free.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Burian tries to circle away but Sweet has him pinned against the cage.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burian blocks the elbow strike.
Burian wants to break free but Sweet has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burian is trying to force a seperation but Sweet has the dominant position.
Sweet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burian's elbow.
Sweet misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Sweet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sweet lands a nice elbow.
Sweet has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Sweet's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sweet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burian takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Klement Burian has been cut.
Sweet prevents Burian from breaking the clinch.
Burian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burian working hard to break the clinch.
Burian is trying to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling him.
Sweet throws an elbow but it misses.
Burian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sweet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burian's defenses.
Sweet has a couple of punches blocked by Burian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet lands an uppercut.
Sweet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sweet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ricky Sweet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burian working hard to break the clinch.
Burian is trying to break the clinch but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Sweet lands an elbow that stopped Burian in his tracks for a moment.
Sweet has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sweet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sweet on the inside.
Sweet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet tries to work over Burian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burian wants to break free but Sweet has control.
Burian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burian blocks the elbow strike.
Burian is trying to push Sweet away but Sweet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Sweet keeps him there for the moment.
Sweet lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Sweet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burian avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Burian wants to get back to striking at distance but Sweet won't allow it.
Sweet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burian avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweet.
Burian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burian blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweet can't find room to land a body shot as Burian controls the action.
Burian blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Burian blocks an elbow strike from Sweet.
Burian is trying to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling him.
Sweet has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burian avoids the elbow strike from Sweet, against the cage.
Sweet misses with an elbow strike.
Sweet scores with a hook to the body.
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
Burian tries to break the clinch but Sweet is controlling the position.
Burian blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burian takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Sweet.
Klement Burian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burian wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sweet has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sweet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sweet, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sweet!
A very excited looking Ricky Sweet 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mferi (ranked 1099 p4p, 1600 weight class) and Chad Wellington (ranked 149 p4p, 221 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mferi throws a shot to the body.
Mferi scores with a hook to the body. Wellington takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mferi misses with a straight right.
And Wellington tries to counter it with a takedown but Mferi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mferi takes a swing at Wellington's ribcage but misses.
Mferi misses with an uppercut.
Wellington slips a jab from Mferi.
A little jabbing left from Wellington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mferi connects with a body shot.
Mferi misses with a looping right.
Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Wellington with the counter takedown but Mferi avoids it easily.
Mferi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellington was well out of range. Poor timing from Mferi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mferi finds it's way round the side to connect with Wellington's head.
Some wild striking there from Mferi.
Wellington scores with the left hand. Mferi knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington misses with a few strikes there.
Wellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wellington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wellington 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.
Wellington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mferi lands a nice shot that snaps Wellington's head back.
Mferi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Mferi's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mferi connects with a body shot that sends Wellington's belly button to the back.
Wellington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mferi.
A right-left combo lands from Wellington.
Wellington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mferi.
Mferi lands with a right hand.
Wellington is rocked!
Mferi is looking to wear down Wellington with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mferi throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wellington clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mferi stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Mferi!
An out of breath Ispa Mferi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mesquita (ranked 710 p4p, 1209 weight class) and Jean Claude (ranked 105 p4p, 165 weight class). The key to victory for Ian Mesquita has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Mesquita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claude looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Claude is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claude performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Claude really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Claude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claude has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Claude working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mesquita's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude controls from within his opponent's guard.
Claude cracks Mesquita with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to control the position.
Claude preventing the sweep.
Claude connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claude manages to get himself to full guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Claude uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Claude!
Claude preventing the sweep.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claude pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Claude loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita throws his legs up looking for a submission but Claude uses it to pass to side control.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Claude scoring with punches and elbows.
Mesquita taking punishment in the form of punches.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita prevents Claude from improving position.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't.
Claude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claude is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Claude is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Claude trying to control the action but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Claude has control of the leg.
Mesquita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Claude is trying to control the action in half guard but Mesquita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Claude thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mesquita's head.
Mesquita actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Claude.
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita controlling Claude's posture.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Claude manages to get himself to full guard.
Claude trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claude is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Claude is looking to stall here but Mesquita recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Claude shoots and misses
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita catches Claude with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Claude.
Mesquita is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claude shoots in but no luck this time.
Ian Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude.
Mesquita connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mesquita punishes Claude's body with a nice straight punch.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the body.
Claude is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mesquita sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Claude dives in for a single leg takedown but Mesquita sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesquita scores with a jab. Claude acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Claude shoots and misses
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claude fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mesquita gets caught napping as Claude dives in and scores a takedown. Mesquita manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita has his foot on Claude's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claude works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Claude defends easily.
Mesquita had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claude defends it easily.
Mesquita has an active guard here but Claude has managed to pass into half guard.
Mesquita is not content to let Claude control the position.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Claude has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is pressing down on Claude's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jean Claude has got the better of the ground game so far.
Claude stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Claude with a flurry of punches that miss.
Claude postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Claude is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claude trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Claude is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Claude lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claude working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claude stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
Mesquita utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claude working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claude wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Claude has passed into half guard!
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claude landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Claude thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita 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.
Mesquita punishes Claude's body with a nice straight punch.
Claude fails with the takedown
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Claude circles away.
Claude with a poor takedown
and Mesquita counters with a straight right hand.
Claude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ian Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude.
Claude shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mesquita as he avoids it easily.
Mesquita lands a jab.
Mesquita connects with a body shot that sends Claude's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claude fails with a takedown attempt.
Mesquita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mesquita lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Claude!
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Claude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mesquita wants to control but Claude is keeping him busy.
Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claude, who protects the arm well.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claude keeps working.
Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Claude, who protects the arm well.
Claude throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Claude takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Claude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Claude is working away.
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Claude avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mesquita.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Claude is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Claude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claude is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claude has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Claude rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mesquita's guard! Nice work there by Claude!
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Mesquita clearly takes that round.
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.
Mesquita connects with a crisp jab.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claude can do to turn this around?
Claude with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Claude looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Claude gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita cracks Claude with a right hand to the side of the head.
Claude shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Claude is rocked!
Ian Mesquita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Claude.
Mesquita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Claude is still on wobbly legs! Can Mesquita finish him?
Claude manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mesquita on his heels. He'll look to pass Mesquita's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita working for a triangle but Claude defends it easily.
Claude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claude has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Claude with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claude defends well.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claude is stalling in the full guard.
Claude postures up in Mesquita's guard and throws a big left but Mesquita blocks it.
Claude seems to have recovered his senses.
Claude being controlled here momentarily.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Claude trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claude with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Claude stays in close to Mesquita's body and controls the position.
Claude trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claude gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita can't keep his opponent in guard - Claude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claude working the head and body with strikes.
Claude is just content to waste time from the top position. Mesquita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Claude won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Mesquita looking for a triangle here. Claude is fighting it but it looks tight! Mesquita pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Claude is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ian Mesquita!
Ian Mesquita retains his welterweight title!
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