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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mason (ranked 3310 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Bayu Prasetya (ranked 317 p4p, 401 weight class). Bayu Prasetya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bayu Prasetya!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mason wants to stand up but Prasetya has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Prasetya gets back to full guard.
Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason wants to stand but Prasetya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Prasetya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prasetya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Prasetya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prasetya looks winded!
Mason is looking to work some ground and pound but Prasetya has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mason gets to his feet. Prasetya looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mason trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Prasetya is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Prasetya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason stands up from Prasetya's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prasetya trying to control here.
Prasetya gets full guard.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prasetya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Prasetya's legs - danger averted.
Mason really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Prasetya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Prasetya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mason stands up from Prasetya's guard - Mason perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
Prasetya tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mason digs a right hand underneath Prasetya's ribcage. Prasetya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prasetya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mason walks away with a smile on his face. Prasetya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Andre Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mason stands up.
Prasetya dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mason seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands strikes from half guard.
Mason uses his free foot to push down on Prasetya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Prasetya.
Mason lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mason landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prasetya is working to get back to half guard.
Mason jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Prasetya is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Prasetya and Mason has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mason decides to stand up, so the ref orders Prasetya to his feet.
Mason fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Prasetya sprawls well initially but Mason persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mason dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mason darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Prasetya is controlling the position.
Prasetya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason winds up and cracks Prasetya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mason stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Prasetya to get to his feet.
Andre Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prasetya is trying to get back to half guard.
Mason cracks Prasetya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasetya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason lands a nice forearm strike.
Mason working the ground and pound from side control.
Mason stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prasetya tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Prasetya tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Prasetya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prasetya is working for a kimura but Mason is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Prasetya keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prasetya gets caught flat footed, as Mason shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Prasetya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason stands up over Prasetya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mason has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Prasetya looking to control.
Mason scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andre Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasetya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prasetya.
Mason cracks Prasetya with a big right hand but Prasetya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.
Prasetya working a defensive guard here.
Mason landing some decent shots from guard.
Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prasetya has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Prasetya's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prasetya, pushing him back against the cage.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Mason bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prasetya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prasetya wants to control but Mason postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mason dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mason scores with a takedown into Prasetya's guard.
Mason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prasetya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason wants to stand but Prasetya is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Prasetya shoots and misses
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason has Prasetya up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason breaks from the clinch.
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Prasetya to the ground. Mason is now in Prasetya's guard.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prasetya on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasetya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mason is aware though and is defending well.
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prasetya, up you get!
Mason looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prasetya!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mason here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mason stands up.
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prasetya's half guard.
Mason looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prasetya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason is nestled in close to Prasetya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason tries to stand and escape but Prasetya is controlling the position.
Prasetya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasetya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prasetya wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
Mason decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason wants to stand up but Prasetya is controlling the position.
Prasetya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mason.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mason connects with a nice short shot to Prasetya's temple.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prasetya can do to turn this around?
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason tries to stand but can't do so whilst Prasetya controls his leg.
Prasetya moves into full guard.
Prasetya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prasetya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mason tries to stand but Prasetya is controlling from the bottom.
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Prasetya is retaining full guard.
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prasetya wants to control but Mason postures up.
Mason decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mason feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prasetya wants to sweep here but Mason controlling him for the moment.
Bayu Prasetya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Mason is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prasetya has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Rome (ranked 3376 p4p, 23805 weight class) and Anderson Silva (ranked 430 p4p, 565 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spartacus Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva won't allow Rome to sweep him here.
Rome is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Rome knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rome is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva passes into half guard.
Rome is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rome is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Rome. Rome maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Rome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rome gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Rome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Rome.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rome.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rome.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rome's elbow.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rome can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Rome looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva gets to his feet. Rome looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rome moves into the clinch successfully.
Rome cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rome.
A short right from Rome.
Rome gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rome.
Rome lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rome pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rome lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva has Rome pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rome tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Rome's guard.
Silva looks winded!
Rome is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Rome wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rome controlling Silva's posture.
Rome's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Rome from getting back to his feet.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva working away.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rome, who protects the arm well.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome wants to get back to his feet.
Rome keeps Silva under control for a moment.
Rome is looking for a sweep.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva wants to control but Rome is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome prevents Silva from improving position.
Rome is looking to reverse the position.
Rome is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rome is trying to improve his position.
Rome is trying to get back to his feet.
Rome avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Silva.
Silva scoring with punches and elbows.
Silva throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rome is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Rome dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The crowd cheers as Rome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Rome cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva rushes Rome and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartacus Rome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rome after a bit of a struggle.
Rome lands with a left to the head.
Silva blocking some punches.
A short right from Rome on the inside.
Rome lands with a short shot to the head.
Rome scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Rome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Rome.
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Rome 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.
Silva wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment.
Rome is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but Rome is controlling the position.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rome controls the pace.
Rome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Rome slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rome is not content to let Silva control the position.
Anderson Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rome wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome wants to get back to his feet.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rome's legs.
Rome is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rome looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rome is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Rome can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chimi VanKamp (ranked 4862 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Erling Bjerg (ranked 485 p4p, 448 weight class). Erling Bjerg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chimi VanKamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erling Bjerg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjerg lands a big uppercut and VanKamp crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but VanKamp looks OK. Bjerg waves VanKamp back to his feet!
 VanKamp is rocked!
 It looks like Chimi VanKamp has been cut.
VanKamp tries for a takedown but Bjerg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oh VanKamp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjerg slaps away a takedown attempt from VanKamp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Bjerg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjerg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
VanKamp shoots in and drives through. Bjerg sprawls well.
VanKamp seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chimi VanKamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VanKamp glances at the clock... BAM! Bjerg nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends VanKamp crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, VanKamp is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erling Bjerg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfric Moon (ranked 3601 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Kaden Stephens (ranked 447 p4p, 429 weight class). Moon comes to the cage accompanied by Bilmuri - Talkin' 2 UR Ghost. Wolfric Moon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaden Stephens'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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfric Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaden Stephens!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
Moon lands with a good body shot.
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Moon jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon lands a hook that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Moon scores with a shot to the side of Stephens's head.
A nice left hand lands by Moon.
Moon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stephens backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moon lands with a left to the head.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Moon pushes Stephens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moon to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens jumps guard but Moon stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Moon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moon.
A short uppercut from Moon.
Moon throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moon walks away with a smile on his face. Stephens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolfric Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Stephens.
Stephens takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stephens has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stephens there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moon lands with a nice combination. Stephens backs away looking to recover.
 Stephens is rocked!
Moon throws a pinpoint strike between Stephens's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Stephens crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Moon scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfric Moon!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfric Moon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hummus Mug Crusher (ranked 5090 p4p, 4841 weight class) and Rahim Johnson (ranked 401 p4p, 388 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Gone Guru- Lifeseeker. Rahim Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hummus Mug Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rahim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mug Crusher finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
 It looks like Rahim Johnson has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mug Crusher. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson's coach down at KO MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mug Crusher moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mug Crusher is just out of range.
Mug Crusher is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mug Crusher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mug Crusher connects with the punch.
Johnson is rocked!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mug Crusher finish him?
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mug Crusher moves out of range.
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!
Mug Crusher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Mug Crusher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Mug Crusher counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Mug Crusher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hummus Mug Crusher!
A very excited looking Hummus Mug Crusher 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luffy San (ranked 1409 p4p, 1354 weight class) and Bob Michigan (ranked 142 p4p, 136 weight class). Bob Michigan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luffy San's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luffy San!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Michigan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by San.
San with a poor takedown
and Michigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San fails with a takedown attempt.
San fails with the takedown
and Michigan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michigan lands with a cross.
San is rocked!
Nice takedown defense from Michigan. No joy for San on that attempt.
Michigan drops San with a straight left! Oh this is bad for San! Michigan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan is the new lightweight champion!
Bob Michigan 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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