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NYF Fight Night 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Alvarez (ranked 1285 p4p, 2235 weight class) and Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 133 p4p, 219 weight class). Oystenteller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Good wrestling
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Excellent MT
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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 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oystenteller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alvarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Alvarez pulls Oystenteller in close to prevent any damage.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oystenteller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oystenteller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oystenteller swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez jabs Oystenteller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oystenteller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Oystenteller scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Oystenteller.
Alvarez misses with a hook
and Oystenteller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Oystenteller.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Oystenteller counters with a good low kick that Alvarez was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws out a leg kick but Oystenteller moves out of range and Alvarez only half commits.
Oystenteller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Oystenteller's ribs.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez works Oystenteller's body with a nice hook.
Oystenteller tried to score with a low kick but Alvarez checks it.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oystenteller's head.
Alvarez connects with a looping right hand.
Oystenteller moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oystenteller scoring well with a low kick there.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oystenteller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oystenteller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Oystenteller ducks under and follows up with a left that Oystenteller also avoids with ease.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Oystenteller avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez tests Oystenteller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oystenteller looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alvarez with a body shot.
Oystenteller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oystenteller needs to keep his hands up - Alvarez had a free shot at his head there.
Oystenteller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Oystenteller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated 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.
Oystenteller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Oystenteller manages to avoid it.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez punishes Oystenteller's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Oystenteller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oystenteller can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oystenteller is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is trying to control but Oystenteller manages to pass to mount!
Alvarez is trying to escape the mount.
Oystenteller with good strikes from the mount here!
Alvarez tries to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to stand up.
Alvarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller looking for a guillotine from mount but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Oystenteller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oystenteller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Alvarez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oystenteller looking to finish with strikes here!
Alvarez wants to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Oystenteller landing strikes from the mount.
Oystenteller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oystenteller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oystenteller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez taking shots to the head.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alvarez's face.
Oystenteller looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oystenteller thowing shots but they're missing.
Oystenteller looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oystenteller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oystenteller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Oystenteller landing strikes from the mount.
Alvarez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Poor strikes thrown by Oystenteller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oystenteller working for a submission but Alvarez is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oystenteller raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Oystenteller.
Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darstknasset Oystenteller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oystenteller shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alvarez is trying to defend but Oystenteller finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Oystenteller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oystenteller wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Alvarez is looking to escape.
Oystenteller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is pressing down on Oystenteller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oystenteller 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.
Oystenteller throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oystenteller working a defensive guard but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Oystenteller is looking to improve his position.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oystenteller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oystenteller is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oystenteller avoid being mounted?
Oystenteller looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Oystenteller is working away.
Oystenteller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Oystenteller's ribs.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oystenteller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oystenteller misses with a wild body shot.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
As Alvarez backs off Oystenteller throws a huge counter combo but Alvarez manages to avoid it all.
Alvarez looks for the body kick but Oystenteller saw that one coming.
Oystenteller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ricky Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Oystenteller ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Oystenteller moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
Alvarez is looking to counter punch.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Oystenteller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oystenteller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oystenteller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Oystenteller.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oystenteller counters with a nice body shot.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Oystenteller counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Oystenteller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oystenteller has time to react.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Oystenteller ducks under and follows up with a left that Oystenteller also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Alvarez!
Darstknasset Oystenteller spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Allen (ranked 3723 p4p, 5248 weight class) and Simon Adams (ranked 391 p4p, 494 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams slips a straight right by Allen.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Allen.
Adams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allen.
Adams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams 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.
Allen cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Allen misses.
Adams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allen moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into range.
Adams digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adams scores with a nice body kick.
Allen scores with a hook.
 Adams is rocked!
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adams looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Adams throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Adams.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams works the jab nicely.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allen misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams punishes Allen's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Adams with a jab.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
Allen throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Allen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams misses with a kick to the body.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams jabs at Allen's body.
A big left from Allen misses.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Allen's defenses.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands with a nice body punch.
Adams slips under a jab from Allen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Allen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Allen off the cage and back into range.
Adams is working the combinations to good effect here.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Adams works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Adams throws a series of punches but Allen moves out of range.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Allen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Adams swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams thumps Allen with a low kick.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Allen misses.
Simon Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams blocks a jab.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A jab from Allen misses.
Adams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adams jabs at Allen's body.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Adams.
Adams defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Allen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams slips a jab from Allen.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Allen throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams jabs at Allen's body.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams shoots in but Allen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Adams jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimmy Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams slips a jab from Allen.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Adams 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.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adams digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big right from Allen misses.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Adams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Allen back to the cage. Adams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Allen tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Allen throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Allen's hands.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
A jab from Allen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jimmy Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Adams ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams connects with the punch.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen avoids the body shot from Adams.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Allen misses.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Adams.
A jab from Allen misses.
Adams jabs Allen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen walks into a jab.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Allen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Adams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams tries to land a leg kick but Allen saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams moves away from the strike by Allen.
That kick from Adams tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simon Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Adams!
Simon Adams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Vice (ranked 1567 p4p, 1977 weight class) and Dexter Mallin (ranked 214 p4p, 257 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Mojo. Dexter Mallin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Martin Vice's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Mallin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Martin Vice has been cut.
Mallin cracks Vice with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vice tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mallin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vice is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mallin!
A very excited looking Dexter Mallin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucian Romero (ranked 4234 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Eduardo Carvalho (ranked 349 p4p, 330 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucian Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carvalhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
 It looks like Eduardo Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho tries for a takedown but Romero circles away easily
and Romero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho with a poor takedown
and Romero counters with a crisp right that sends Carvalho to the canvas! Romero follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucian Romero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 3155 p4p, 23640 weight class) and Erich Von Lewinksi (ranked 386 p4p, 543 weight class). Von Lewinksi has chosen German Anthem as his entrance music. Erich Von Lewinksi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erich Von Lewinksi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lewinksi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Von Lewinksi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Von Lewinksi tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Lewinksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erich Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von Lewinksi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Erich Von Lewinksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi is defended easily by Jones.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Von Lewinksi moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Von Lewinksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones pushes Von Lewinksi up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Von Lewinksi has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Lewinksi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Lewinksi to get the leverage.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Lewinksi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Von Lewinksi trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi looks winded!
Von Lewinksi has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones winds up and cracks Von Lewinksi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Jones moves into full mount! Von Lewinksi won't be happy about that!
Von Lewinksi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Lewinksi frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Von Lewinksi 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.
Jones wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones working Von Lewinksi over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Von Lewinksi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Von Lewinksi's hands, connecting with Von Lewinksi's forehead.
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Von Lewinksi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Lewinksi hang on?
Von Lewinksi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones landing punches.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Von Lewinksi is rocked!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Von Lewinksi is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Von Lewinksi is looking to get to half guard.
Jones cracks Von Lewinksi with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Oliveira (ranked 1874 p4p, 2596 weight class) and Faruq Farquaad (ranked 197 p4p, 246 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faruq Farquaad!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Farquaad's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliveira. That's going to slow Farquaad down.
Oliveira throws a front kick that sends Farquaad stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Oliveira.
Farquaad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Farquaad misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Faruq Farquaad has been cut.
Farquaad throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Farquaad loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Farquaad.
Farquaad looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farquaad on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Farquaad is rocked!
Oliveira lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Farquaad head around and knocks him out cold! Oliveira hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Oliveira!
Jackson Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caulo Posta (ranked 1444 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Danny Hoover (ranked 175 p4p, 296 weight class). Danny Hoover is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caulo Posta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Posta moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Posta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Posta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Posta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoover tries to clinch but Posta is having none of it.
Hoover lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Posta out cold! Posta is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Hoover!
Caulo Posta spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize for my performance, give me another opportunity.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animo Anito (ranked 2210 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Chaos Kemppainen (ranked 252 p4p, 326 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chaos Kemppainen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kemppainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kemppainen misses with a body punch
and Anito counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Chaos Kemppainen has been cut.
Anito throws a series of punches but Kemppainen moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Anito blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Anito.
Anito avoids a kick to the body.
Kemppainen defending well as Anito loads up on a big left hand.
Kemppainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemppainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anito lands with an uppercut that bounces Kemppainen off the cage and back into range.
Kemppainen lands a leg kick that knocks Anito off balance momentarily.
Anito throws a leg kick but Kemppainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kemppainen, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anito sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kemppainen throws a sloppy head kick and Anito moves out of range easily.
Anito throws a sloppy head kick and Kemppainen moves out of range easily.
Kemppainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Anito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anito breaks the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kemppainen!
Kemppainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anito throws a right hand that Kemppainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kemppainen also avoids with ease.
Anito throws a body punch but Kemppainen moves out of range.
Kemppainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Anito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kemppainen scores with a jab. Anito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anito throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemppainen.
Anito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemppainen clobbers Anito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Kemppainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kemppainen lands a big head kick that sends Anito tumbling to the mat! Kemppainen takes a step backwards and waves Anito back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Anito is rocked!
Kemppainen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Anito square on the jaw! Damn, Anito is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chaos Kemppainen!
After winning the bout, Chaos Kemppainen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blades (ranked 1162 p4p, 2108 weight class) and Jonathas Araujo (ranked 130 p4p, 211 weight class). Blades comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blades scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blades keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Blades is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Araujo trying to control but Blades is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Blades is keeping the position.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araujo misses with a looping right.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Araujo.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Blades sprawls well.
Pablo Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo shoots in but Blades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Blades counters with a left to the body.
Pablo Blades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
Blades misses with a jab, cross combination.
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Araujo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blades sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blades throws a nice looking combination but Araujo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blades connects with the punch.
Blades slips a straight right by Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blades as he avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in but Blades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blades counter with a right hand.
Blades misses with a few strikes there.
Jonathas Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Araujo misses the target.
Araujo fails to land the takedown.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blades fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Araujo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Araujo looks to clinch but Blades throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Araujo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Blades!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Blades started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 1891 p4p, 946 weight class) and Ritanzo Benzo (ranked 195 p4p, 107 weight class). Mae Joon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ritanzo Benzo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joon gets the takedown into side control.
Benzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benzo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benzo is trying to get back to half guard.
Joon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benzo sprawls and moves away.
Benzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benzo tries to score with a low kick but Joon moves his leg out of the way.
Joon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritanzo Benzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benzo looks to land a left hand but Joon moved out of range nicely.
Benzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joon moves out of range as Benzo throws a body kick.
Joon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benzo to the ground. Joon is now in Benzo's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon passes Benzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Benzo is looking to improve his position.
Joon trying to pass the guard but Benzo defending well.
Joon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benzo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joon is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon seems to be working for a kimura but Benzo defends the submission attempt.
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benzo defends it well.
Joon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon.
Benzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
Benzo pushes Joon off looking to stand but Joon dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Joon seems to be looking for submissions.
Joon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benzo wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benzo is looking to escape.
Joon is looking for a kimura here.
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benzo is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon is working for a kimura but Benzo is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mae Joon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joon shoots in and gets a takedown into Benzo's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Benzo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Joon pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon working for a triangle but Benzo defends it easily.
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Joon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benzo stacks Joon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benzo!
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benzo wants to stand but Joon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benzo 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.
Joon keeping full guard, as Benzo tries to pass.
Benzo stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.
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.
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benzo is aware though and is defending well.
Joon has a closed guard, preventing Benzo from standing up.
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Joon is retaining full guard.
Benzo wants to get up but he can't break Joon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benzo wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving.
Joon working for a triangle but Benzo defends it easily.
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benzo defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benzo wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving.
Benzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benzo is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Benzo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Benzo has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, 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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