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TOF 156 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Saint (ranked 2860 p4p, 4787 weight class) and Ernesto Wiggins (ranked 256 p4p, 394 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggins sprawls well. Wiggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggins!
 It looks like Leon Saint has been cut.
Saint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Saint shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saint was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wiggins can't do much from the bottom here.
Saint content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins is looking to reverse the position.
Saint tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wiggins struggling a bit here.
Wiggins is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint wants to control but Wiggins is keeping him busy.
Saint is trying to get an arm triangle but Wiggins is defending well.
Wiggins tries to improve position but can't.
Saint working the ground and pound but Wiggins is defending the strikes.
Saint tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saint fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saint working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiggins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wiggins throws a jab when Saint was well out of range.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint is looking to clinch.
Wiggins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiggins feints a jab promting Saint to slip. Wiggins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saint slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wiggins gets caught flat footed, as Saint shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wiggins managing to control the position.
Wiggins wants to sweep here but Saint controlling him for the moment.
Wiggins has control of Saint's left arm, preventing Saint from doing any damage.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saint gets to his feet. Wiggins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saint shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggins tries to sprawl out of it but Saint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saint tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saint misses with a head kick.
Ernesto Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint throws a sloppy head kick
and Wiggins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wiggins misses with a straight left.
Wiggins misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saint prevents Wiggins from improving his position.
Saint escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wiggins as he avoids it easily.
Saint feints and as Wiggins raises his hands in defense, Saint changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wiggins pulls Saint in close to prevent any damage.
Saint gets to his feet - Wiggins follows without any prompting.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiggins throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint tries to score with a low kick but Wiggins moves his leg out of the way.
Wiggins wants to counter the offense by Saint and move into the clinch position.
Wiggins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint has a takedown stuffed.
Wiggins throws out a counter right but Saint avoids it with no problem.
Wiggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiggins looks to land a left hand but Saint moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saint was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiggins.
Saint slips a jab from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a jab to the body
and Wiggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiggins.
Saint gets a takedown into half guard.
Wiggins won't allow Saint to pass to mount.
Saint is thwarting Wiggins's attempts to control the position.
Saint content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wiggins works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wiggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiggins is trying to hold Saint in close to prevent damage but Saint has managed to pass into half guard.
Wiggins gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saint stands and steps away. Wiggins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernesto Wiggins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leon Saint's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Saint. Beautiful body shot.
Wiggins missing with a left hand there. Saint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a right hand that misses
and Saint counters by moving into the clinch.
Wiggins looking to stall.
Wiggins breaks from the clinch.
Wiggins connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint looking to score a takedown here. Wiggins is defending well but Saint drives through and ends up in Wiggins's guard.
Wiggins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saint has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggins has had enough of the clinch but Saint keeps him there for the moment.
Saint looking to throw knees to the head but Wiggins is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saint misses with a knee to the head.
Saint lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiggins.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wiggins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saint tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiggins avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wiggins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiggins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiggins manages to break the clinch.
Saint tries a head kick but it misses.
Ernesto Wiggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiggins leaves Saint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiggins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saint's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggins throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint throws a head kick that misses
and Wiggins counters with a two punch combo.
Wiggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggins throws a body punch but Saint moves out of range.
Wiggins misses with a few strikes there.
Wiggins scores with a hook.
Wiggins scores with a jab. Saint acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wiggins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. Wiggins will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint moves into range and clinches up with Wiggins.
Wiggins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
Wiggins blocks a body shot from Saint.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiggins's elbow.
Wiggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint tries to clinch but Wiggins is having none of it.
Wiggins tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wiggins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saint fails with the takedown
and Wiggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggins.
Saint misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wiggins with a hook.
 Saint is rocked!
Saint tries to clinch
and Wiggins counters with a huge right that knocks Saint out cold! Wiggins is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Wiggins!
Ernesto Wiggins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Harrison (ranked 2613 p4p, 1950 weight class) and August Valkyrie (ranked 236 p4p, 272 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lito Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, August Valkyrie !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valkyrie momentarily.
Valkyrie staying out of range there.
Valkyrie moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Valkyrie stalling against the cage.
Harrison presses Valkyrie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison being controlled against the cage.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Harrison.
Valkyrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkyrie has Harrison pushed against the cage.
Harrison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie misses with a body punch.
Harrison pushes Valkyrie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison lands a right hand.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison lands a damaging elbow.
Valkyrie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Harrison fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Valkyrie working aggressively here.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison lands a nice elbow.
Valkyrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valkyrie working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Valkyrie .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valkyrie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Harrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valkyrie is struggling to control the position.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Valkyrie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good shot there by Valkyrie .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harrison.
Valkyrie slips a straight right by Harrison.
Valkyrie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valkyrie doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrison circles away.
Harrison feints and then cracks Valkyrie 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valkyrie down.
Harrison stuffs the takedown attempt from Valkyrie . Valkyrie gets slowly back to his feet.
Valkyrie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harrison's guard.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valkyrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.
Valkyrie passes into half guard.
Valkyrie tries to pass to full mount but Harrison defends it.
Valkyrie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harrison keeps working.
Valkyrie is pressing down on Harrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrison is holding on for now.
Valkyrie controlling the pace.
Harrison is not content to let Valkyrie control the position.
Valkyrie is looking to advance position but Harrison won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrison is doing well to control the position and prevent Valkyrie from advancing to side control.
Valkyrie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard but Harrison defending well.
Valkyrie trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valkyrie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Valkyrie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harrison manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Valkyrie wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie keeps trying to improve his position.
Valkyrie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Valkyrie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from Valkyrie .
Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valkyrie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harrison sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Valkyrie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Valkyrie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Valkyrie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.
Valkyrie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrison has escaped and now he's on top!
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valkyrie is keeping the position for now.
Harrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Valkyrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Valkyrie trying to keep a closed guard but Harrison is proving a slippery customer.
Valkyrie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Valkyrie keeps moving.
Harrison content to stall in guard here.
Valkyrie working a defensive guard here.
Valkyrie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valkyrie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valkyrie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison throws a front kick aimed at Valkyrie 's knee but Valkyrie avoids it well.
Harrison wants to slow Valkyrie down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harrison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harrison throws a head kick but Valkyrie moves out of range.
Valkyrie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valkyrie throws out the jab.
Harrison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valkyrie throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison throws a head kick that Valkyrie semi-blocks.
Valkyrie throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Valkyrie moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkyrie misses with a jab to the body
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harrison throws a leg kick but Valkyrie moved away.
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valkyrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Valkyrie .
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Valkyrie lands with an uppercut that bounces Harrison off the cage and back into range.
Valkyrie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valkyrie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrison.
Valkyrie shoots in looking for a takedown but Harrison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valkyrie 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harrison tried to counter with a leg kick but Valkyrie avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valkyrie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harrison defends it well.
Harrison takes a swing at Valkyrie 's ribcage but misses.
Valkyrie blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Valkyrie with the counter takedown but Harrison avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Valkyrie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valkyrie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lito Harrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valkyrie throws the left hand but Harrison avoids the punch easily.
Valkyrie cracks Harrison with an open hand slap.
Lito Harrison is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valkyrie lands a really nice looking cross but Harrison seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Valkyrie misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Valkyrie just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
A jab from Valkyrie misses.
A clash of legs there as Valkyrie blocks the low kick.
Harrison tries to score with a low kick but Valkyrie moves his leg out of the way.
Harrison gets caught flat footed, as Valkyrie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
August Valkyrie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valkyrie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Valkyrie works to advance to full mount. Harrison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valkyrie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harrison is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie working for a guillotine from mount but Harrison is in no mood to give up.
Valkyrie tries to take his opponent's back but Harrison turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Valkyrie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valkyrie being controlled here, momentarily.
Harrison trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
Valkyrie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrison won't allow Valkyrie to sweep him here.
Valkyrie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrison trying to control but Valkyrie is working from the bottom.
Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Harrison wriggles free and stands up.
Harrison clobbers Valkyrie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valkyrie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lito Harrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Valkyrie .
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Valkyrie is able to avoid easily.
Valkyrie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valkyrie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valkyrie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Valkyrie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarrison.
Harrison tries to sprawl but Valkyrie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valkyrie controlling the action here.
Valkyrie trying to mount his opponent but Harrison defends it.
Valkyrie wants to take a breather but Harrison is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valkyrie is working away from the top position though.
Valkyrie is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harrison wants to control but Valkyrie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrison is trying to stand.
Harrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valkyrie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Valkyrie prevents Harrison from improving his position.
Harrison manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valkyrie .
Valkyrie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valkyrie scores with a nice strike.
Valkyrie blocks a head kick by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a straight left.
Harrison slips a jab from Valkyrie .
Harrison swings widly with a right hand
and Valkyrie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie tries to pass to full mount but Harrison defends it.
Valkyrie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Valkyrie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valkyrie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrison defends it well.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Valkyrie sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but August Valkyrie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left lands for Harrison.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
Harrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valkyrie misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrison.
Valkyrie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valkyrie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harrison. Harrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkyrie throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Valkyrie lands with a hook. Harrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valkyrie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Valkyrie throws an overhand right that lands on Harrison's shoulder, as Harrison tries to avoid the shot.
Valkyrie wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valkyrie is out of range and Harrison settles back down.
Harrison lands a leg kick that knocks Valkyrie off balance momentarily.
Valkyrie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrison. Harrison obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Harrison.
Valkyrie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrison throws a low kick, looking for Valkyrie 's leg but Valkyrie calmly moves out of range.
Valkyrie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrison connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison slips a straight right by Valkyrie .
Valkyrie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrison.
Valkyrie misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valkyrie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valkyrie checks a leg kick.
Valkyrie slips a straight right by Harrison.
Valkyrie 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harrison lands a head kick. Valkyrie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrison.
Valkyrie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valkyrie checks a low kick from Harrison.
Valkyrie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valkyrie throws a hook but Harrison avoids it easily.
Valkyrie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarrison.
Valkyrie looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valkyrie .
A bone on bone clash there as Valkyrie blocks the leg kick.
Valkyrie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harrison's half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrison pushes Valkyrie off looking to stand but Valkyrie dives back in and keeps control.
Valkyrie is looking to advance position but Harrison won't allow it.
Harrison controlling the position for now.
Valkyrie is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valkyrie passes to full mount!
Valkyrie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Valkyrie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harrison is now in Valkyrie 's guard. A big mistake from Valkyrie there, giving up the dominant position!
Valkyrie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Valkyrie keeps moving.
Harrison decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Valkyrie slips under a jab.
Harrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valkyrie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab.
Valkyrie jabs Harrison right on the nose. Harrison blinks but takes it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a left to the body.
Valkyrie throws a right hand that misses
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison misses with a jab to the body
and Valkyrie counters by clinching up.
Valkyrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrison controls his hands.
Lito Harrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valkyrie misses with a punch to the body.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valkyrie swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrison pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harrison taking a breather.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Valkyrie gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Valkyrie .
Harrison has Valkyrie pushed against the cage.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valkyrie prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Valkyrie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Valkyrie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valkyrie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valkyrie tries to throw a body punch but Harrison avoids it by throwing Valkyrie back against the cage.
Valkyrie misses with a punch to the body.
Valkyrie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Harrison - that landed with a thud.
Valkyrie blocks an uppercut.
Valkyrie trying to control the position but instead, Harrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valkyrie into the cage.
Valkyrie is trying to trip Harrison. He has hold of a leg but Harrison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valkyrie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harrison trying to control the position.
Harrison is really struggling to control Valkyrie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Valkyrie wants to pass the guard but Harrison is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Harrison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrison 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Harrison!
Lito Harrison 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 1961 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Romulus Gerber (ranked 274 p4p, 304 weight class). Mills comes to the cage accompanied by Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gerber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Edward Mills has been cut.
Mills closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mills working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mills throws a punch but it's blocked by Gerber.
Gerber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mills throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Mills.
Gerber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mills scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Mills goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerber is trying to break the clinch but Mills is controlling him.
Mills misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mills tries a body shot but Gerber blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber lands a shoulder strike.
Mills misses with the head strike.
Mills working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gerber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gerber blocks an elbow strike from Mills.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gerber's elbow.
Mills lands a shoulder strike.
Mills with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mills misses with some punches.
Mills has Gerber pushed against the cage.
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Gerber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mills.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
and Mills counters with a crisp one two that drops Gerber! Mills thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gerber to his feet! Gerber is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mills. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mills.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Mills counters with a quick kick to the body but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber throws a lazy right hand but Mills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a series of punches but Gerber moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Mills checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gerber throws an off balance right hand
and Mills counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mills blocks a jab.
Mills looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Mills blocks the low kick.
As Gerber tries to get set, Mills tries to push him back and clinch up but Gerber manages to avoid the attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mills checks a leg kick.
Mills moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mills cracks Gerber with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mills.
Mills tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mills tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills wants to clinch.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mills loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gerber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mills darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gerber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mills - that will leave a mark!
Mills's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mills duly obliges.
That kick from Gerber tenderised Mills's leg. Mills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gerber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mills. That one must have hurt.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber throws a front kick aimed at Mills's knee but Mills avoids it well.
Gerber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gerber misses with a wild combination.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mills lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gerber throws a jab when Mills was well out of range.
Mills wants to clinch up but Gerber keeps it at a distance.
Gerber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber throws a jab when Mills was well out of range.
Gerber thuds his right hand into Mills's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mills scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab by Mills.
Gerber slips a jab and a cross from Mills.
Mills lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gerber is looking to land body kicks.
Mills jabs at Gerber's body.
Mills looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gerber misses with a body shot
and Mills counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mills's corner calls for a 1-2. Mills obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gerber throws a low kick but Mills moves out of range easily.
Mills throws a quick counter head kick but Gerber was just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mills.
Gerber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mills connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerber scrambles back to his feet.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Gerber's ribs.
Mills falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gerber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Mills ducks down to avoid it.
Gerber throws a right hand that misses
and Mills counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Mills as he checks the leg kick.
Mills thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gerber if he has to take too many more of those.
Gerber avoids the head kick by Mills.
Gerber tries a quick counter leg kick but Mills is wise to it.
Gerber swings widly with a right hand
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gerber avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Mills dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Mills's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gerber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mills works Gerber's body with a nice hook.
Mills takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerber thows a leg kick but Mills checks it
and Mills cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edward Mills is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber scoring well with a low kick there.
Gerber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mills counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Mills blocks the leg kick.
Mills went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gerber. Gerber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Gerber is rocked!
Gerber misses with a leg kick
and Mills counters with a huge left! Gerber is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mills isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gerber from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mills!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Mills!
Edward Mills made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Da Honest Consumption uf Pickles is good fur all! Long live da Pickles!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Panda (ranked 1014 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Paul Stahl (ranked 73 p4p, 94 weight class). Paul Stahl has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mad Panda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Stahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Panda moves into the clinch successfully.
Stahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Stahl has him pressed against the cage.
Stahl lands with a left to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Stahl holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Panda tries to pull guard but Stahl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda tries to pull guard but Stahl forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stahl digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stahl smiles and moves away.
Panda clinches up with Stahl and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda fails to pull guard.
Stahl digs a right hand underneath Panda's ribcage. Panda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stahl.
Panda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
Panda tries to pull guard but Stahl won't allow it.
Panda tries to pull guard but Stahl holds him up against the cage and eventually Panda drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Stahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stahl cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Stahl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stahl just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stahl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Panda.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stahl just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Stahl on the inside.
Panda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stahl walks away with a smile on his face. Panda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stahl lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Panda tries to clinch
and Stahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Stahl misses with a right hand
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stahl!
Stahl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Panda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Panda working away.
Stahl tries to improve position but can't.
Panda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stahl is looking for a sweep.
Panda wants to control but Stahl is keeping him busy.
Panda gets to mount! Stahl was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stahl felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is desperately trying to improve his position but Panda has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stahl manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Panda trying to control the position but Stahl is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Panda advances to mount.
Panda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stahl is looking to escape.
Stahl squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stahl tries to hold on but Panda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Panda fails to advance to Stahl's back.
Stahl looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Panda controlling well, preventing Stahl from escaping the position.
Stahl prevents Panda from getting a body triangle.
Panda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stahl is defending well though. Panda let's go of the attempt for now.
Stahl rolls, trying to escape but Panda keeps control of the position.
Panda controls the action.
Panda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stahl has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Panda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stahl defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Stahl tries to escape but Panda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Panda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stahl trying to control the action but Panda just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahl rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Panda is looking for a kimura here.
Stahl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stahl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Stahl.
Panda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stahl trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stahl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Stahl pushes him off.
Stahl misses with a hook.
Stahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Stahl shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Stahl.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paul Stahl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Stahl coming out on top.
Panda tries to clinch but Stahl moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stahl circles away.
It seemed like Stahl was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda slips under a jab from Stahl.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stahl dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stahl is fending him off so far but Panda persists. Nope, Stahl circles away and we're back to standing.
Stahl getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stahl lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stahl is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mad Panda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panda is looking to clinch.
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mad Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Panda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stahl manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Stahl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Stahl wants to stand up but Panda is controlling him.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stahl might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stahl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda moves away from the strike by Stahl.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Panda attempts a counter takedown but Stahl avoids it well and moves away.
Paul Stahl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Panda lands in his opponent's guard.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stahl is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stahl is keeping the position for now.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stahl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stahl keeps trying to improve his position.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panda tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Stahl.
Panda blocks a jab.
Stahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stahl counters with a straight right hand.
Panda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stahl throws out the jab.
Panda tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Stahl both land. Nice combination.
Panda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Stahl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stahl.
Stahl looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda tries to clinch there but Stahl circles away.
Panda looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stahl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Stahl.
Stahl works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stahl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Stahl.
Stahl with a jab.
Stahl slaps away a takedown attempt from Panda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Stahl.
Panda is rocked!
Panda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
A big right from Stahl misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Stahl.
Stahl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panda.
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stahl napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stahl gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahl tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg.
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Stahl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stahl wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Stahl is still trying to improve position.
Panda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stahl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stahl trying to control but Panda postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panda controlling the action here.
Panda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Panda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stahl tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
Panda is pressing down on Stahl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stahl is holding on for now.
Stahl trying to control but Panda postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stahl scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stahl scores with a decent looking hook.
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Stahl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Stahl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Stahl circles away.
Panda tries to clinch up but Stahl circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stahl misses with a body shot.
Panda is looking to clinch but Stahl is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Stahl on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stahl misses with an uppercut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stahl enables Panda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stahl manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Stahl.
Panda passes into half guard.
Panda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stahl does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl wants to get back to full guard.
Panda is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stahl is pressing down on Panda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mad Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panda stays in close to Stahl's body and controls the position.
Stahl looking for a sweep. Not yet Stahl, not yet.
Stahl is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Panda wants to control from the top but Stahl keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stahl misses the shot to the body.
Stahl lands a head shot.
Panda closes the distance and clinches up with Stahl, looking for a takedown. Panda pushes Stahl against the cage but Stahl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Panda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stahl manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Stahl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Panda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stahl tries to improve position but can't.
Stahl gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Panda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stahl tries to roll over but Panda keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Stahl can't escape the position.
Panda is working for a guillotine from mount but Stahl frees his head quite easily.
Panda controlling from the full mount.
Panda prevents Stahl from getting the reversal.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Panda avoids the attempt from Stahl to control.
Stahl is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda has control of Stahl's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stahl regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stahl is squirming around, avoiding Panda's attempts to control the action.
Mad Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stahl working to try and regain half guard.
Panda wants to finish this one by submission but Stahl is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Panda.
Panda trying to control but Stahl is having none of it.
Stahl trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stahl is trying to escape the mount.
Paul Stahl is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Panda avoids the attempt from Stahl to control.
Panda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stahl blocking the ground and pound.
Panda wants to take Stahl's back but he can't do it this time.
Panda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stahl is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Stahl tries to lock up and control but Panda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Panda connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Panda looking for a guillotine from mount but Stahl is having none of it.
Panda trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahl tries to reverse the position but Panda maintains control.
Panda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stahl manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mad Panda.
I think Stahl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Stahl!
A relieved looking Paul Stahl thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detritus Rubble (ranked 1102 p4p, 1036 weight class) and Lucas Clinton (ranked 80 p4p, 77 weight class). Rubble comes to the cage accompanied by Flux Pavilion x Feed Me - Survive (feat. meesh). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Detritus Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clinton's head backwards.
Clinton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clinton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble scores with a jab. Clinton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rubble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rubble misses the jab.
Rubble wants to clinch up but Clinton keeps it at a distance.
Good leg kick by Clinton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Clinton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rubble cracks Clinton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubble misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Clinton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubble cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble misses with a straight left.
Clinton only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Clinton ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
Rubble is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there
and Rubble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubble misses with a straight left.
Clinton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
An inside leg kick from Clinton misses.
Rubble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rubble throws a jab when Clinton was well out of range.
A jab from Rubble misses.
A big right from Clinton misses.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Rubble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
Clinton breaks from the clinch.
Rubble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rubble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Clinton has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rubble scores with a punch to the head.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
Clinton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clinton.
Detritus Rubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clinton lands a nice hook to Rubble's body. Rubble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clinton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubble.
Clinton throws a chopping leg kick but Rubble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Clinton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clinton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rubble blocks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton misses with a body shot.
Clinton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
Rubble lands a right hook to the body.
Rubble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clinton avoids the body shot from Rubble.
A low kick from Rubble is predictable there
letting Clinton counter with a right hand.
Rubble throws a leg kick but Clinton checks it.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Rubble tests Clinton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rubble cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clinton tests Rubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Clinton.
Donk. Rubble catches Clinton right on the button with a cross.
Rubble misses the body punch
and Clinton counters with an outside leg kick.
Rubble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clinton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rubble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubble swings widly with a right hand
and Clinton counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Detritus Rubble has been cut.
Good work by Clinton as he checks the leg kick.
Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rubble.
Rubble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rubble has closed the distance and engaged Clinton in a clinch.
Clinton lands an elbow inside that Rubble shrugs off.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubble working aggressively here.
Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rubble can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
Clinton lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubble.
Clinton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Rubble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Rubble works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
Rubble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubble lands with a left to the head.
Rubble tries to throw a body punch but Clinton avoids it by throwing Rubble back against the cage.
Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rubble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clinton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
Rubble misses with some punches.
I was talking to Rubble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clinton blocks a body shot from Rubble.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Clinton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
A hook to the body from Rubble.
Rubble lands with a light punch inside.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubble swings wildly with an uppercut but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble misses with some punches.
Rubble can't find room to land a body shot as Clinton controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clinton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rubble.
Rubble cracks Clinton with a nice body shot.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
Rubble misses with a punch on the inside.
Clinton has a couple of punches blocked by Rubble.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clinton misses with a body punch.
Clinton prevents a body shot from Rubble.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Clinton tries to work over Rubble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clinton lands an elbow inside.
Come on Clinton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Rubble as the two fighters clinch.
Rubble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clinton lands a damaging elbow.
Rubble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Clinton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton.
A shot in the inside from Clinton.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
Rubble takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clinton.
Clinton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubble's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rubble duly obliges.
Rubble misses the jab.
Clinton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Clinton lands the left hand.
Clinton throws a body kick that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a nice looking jab.
Clinton moves out of range of the strikes.
Clinton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clinton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Rubble cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
Clinton cracks Rubble with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rubble fails to land with a series of punches.
Rubble takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clinton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubble is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Rubble as he checks the leg kick.
Clinton throws a head kick that half lands.
Clinton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rubble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clinton's sensitive parts.
Rubble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rubble tries to clinch up but Clinton circles away and keeps his distance.
Clinton throws a fast counter high kick but Rubble manages to duck under it in time.
Rubble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rubble misses with a hook
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clinton.
Clinton lands an overhand right.
Rubble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clinton's hands.
Clinton 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.
Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubble moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rubble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clinton on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rubble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clinton can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clinton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubble lands a hook that snaps the head of Clinton backwards.
Clinton throws an elbow that misses.
Clinton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubble struggles to land a body shot inside as Clinton controls his hands.
Rubble misses with a punch to the body.
Rubble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clinton's elbow.
Clinton blocks an uppercut.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clinton has a couple of punches blocked by Rubble.
Rubble misses with the head strike.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble avoids a wild elbow strike from Clinton.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton blocking some punches.
Clinton tries a body shot but Rubble blocks it.
Clinton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Rubble fails to land.
Clinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rubble clinches up with Clinton and pushes him back against the cage.
Clinton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Clinton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rubble closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Rubble.
Clinton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clinton prevents a body shot from Rubble.
Clinton can't find room to land a body shot as Rubble controls the action.
Rubble throws a head punch that misses.
Rubble working aggressively here.
Clinton breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble slips a jab from Clinton.
A swing and a miss from Rubble.
A swing and a miss from Rubble.
Clinton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Clinton takes one to the chin there.
Rubble loads up on a big right hand but Clinton slips the punch.
Clinton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Rubble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clinton throws a head kick that half lands.
Clinton takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a straight right.
Clinton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Clinton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rubble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clinton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rubble cracks Clinton with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble swings for the body but Clinton moves out of range.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clinton moves away.
Clinton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubble.
Rubble takes one to the chin there.
Clinton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rubble is rocked!
Rubble lands with a cross.
Rubble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rubble lands a head shot.
Clinton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubble is out of range.
Rubble misses with a low kick.
Clinton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubble in his tracks.
Oh Rubble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Detritus Rubble's cut is getting worse.
Rubble throws a leg kick which misses Clinton's front leg but catches the back leg as Clinton tries to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clinton swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubble.
Rubble moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromClinton.
Rubble tries to land a leg kick but Clinton saw it coming and moves away.
Rubble seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubble blocks the leg kick.
Clinton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rubble lunges at Clinton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clinton's hand.
Good shot there by Rubble.
Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Clinton lands but Rubble takes it in his stride.
Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rubble misses with an uppercut
and Clinton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rubble connects with a nice looking jab.
Rubble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Rubble misses the target.
Rubble darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clinton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Rubble tenderised Clinton's leg. Clinton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clinton throws a wild body kick that Rubble sees coming a mile off.
Rubble misses with a leg kick
and Clinton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clinton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Clinton moves away from the strike by Rubble.
Rubble misses the body punch
and Clinton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rubble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clinton's head backwards.
Clinton thows a leg kick but Rubble checks it
and Rubble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rubble digs a good hook to Clinton's body.
Rubble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clinton counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Clinton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clinton.
A cross from Rubble lands.
Clinton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
Clinton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubble lands with a good body shot.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubble is looking to counter punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rubble to counter with a crisp jab.
Rubble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubble connects with a looping right hand.
Clinton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubble.
Rubble closes the distance and clinches.
Clinton lands a nice uppercut.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clinton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clinton prevents a body shot from Rubble.
Rubble lands an uppercut.
Clinton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rubble's defenses.
Clinton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubble's elbow.
Rubble blocks an elbow strike from Clinton.
Rubble misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rubble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubble misses with some punches.
Rubble tries to work over Clinton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clinton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rubble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clinton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clinton.
Clinton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubble. That did some damage!
Rubble throws a hook but Clinton avoids it easily.
Clinton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Rubble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clinton throws a sloppy body shot
and Rubble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clinton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Detritus Rubble dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Detritus Rubble's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Rubble lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clinton lands a head kick. Rubble smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clinton.
Clinton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
Rubble misses with a looping right.
Clinton lands with a slapping head kick.
Clinton staying out of range there.
Clinton throws a low kick but Rubble moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubble takes a swing at Clinton's ribcage but misses.
Clinton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rubble connects with a body shot that sends Clinton's belly button to the back.
Rubble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clinton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubble throws a right hand that Clinton ducks under and follows up with a left that Clinton also avoids with ease.
Rubble scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble connects with a looping right hand.
Rubble throws a hook but Clinton blocks it.
Clinton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clinton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clinton lands a lovely overhand right.
Clinton lands a head kick!
Rubble staying out of range there.
Rubble throws out a loose jab but Clinton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Clinton moved out of range.
Rubble backing away here, and Clinton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Clinton defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
Rubble throws an off balance right hand
and Clinton counters with a straight that turns Rubble's legs to rubber! Clinton pushes forward with more strikes and Rubble goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Clinton!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Clinton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackman (ranked 388 p4p, 1439 weight class) and Rex Tremors (ranked 28 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex Tremors!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackman misses with a right hand
and Tremors counters with a leg kick.
Tremors misses with an uppercut.
Jackman is looking for a counter combo.
Nice jab there from Jackman.
Tremors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tremors slips under a jab from Jackman.
Jackman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tremors let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimmy Jackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackman blocks a head kick by Tremors.
Jackman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tremors on his heels. He'll look to pass Tremors's guard now, I'm sure.
Jackman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackman wants to control from the top but Tremors keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tremors slips a jab from Jackman.
Jackman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tremors stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackman throws a lazy uppercut
and Tremors counters with a three punch combo that has Jackman backing up. Jackman nods at Tremors to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackman slips a straight right by Tremors.
Jackman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tremors connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackman. Jackman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tremors lands a big head kick that sends Jackman tumbling to the mat! Tremors takes a step backwards and waves Jackman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jackman is rocked!
Tremors defending well as Jackman loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Jackman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tremors steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Jackman is out on his feet! Tremors sets himself and nearly takes Jackman's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rex Tremors!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kealin Bishop (ranked 878 p4p, 1488 weight class) and Willy McCoy (ranked 127 p4p, 223 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by HonestKey- When I Wake Up. The crowd seem to be enjoying McCoy's choice of entrance music: You Don't Mess Around With Jim. On his way into the cage it seems that Kealin Bishop has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kealin Bishop seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kealin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooh a lovely combination from McCoy sends Bishop down but not out. McCoy dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Kealin Bishop has been cut.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishop, who protects the arm well.
Bishop prevents McCoy from improving position.
Bishop struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy looking to control but instead Bishop has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bishop.
McCoy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop controlling McCoy's posture.
McCoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Bishop has his hands on McCoy's head, controlling the position.
Bishop'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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCoy lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bishop with a nice calf kick.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCoy.
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Kealin Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bishop has time to react.
McCoy connects with a crisp jab.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bishop is rocked!
McCoy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Bishop goes down! Can McCoy finish him!?
Oh Bishop is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop wants to hit a sweep here but McCoy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bishop is looking to escape.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McCoy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bishop is bucking up trying to escape but McCoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCoy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kealin Bishop's cut is getting worse.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
McCoy content just to control the position here.
McCoy raining down shots from the mount!
Bishop is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.
Bishop taking shots to the head.
Bishop wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is bucking up trying to escape but McCoy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kealin Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bishop is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy with the ground and pound from mount.
Jeez, Kealin Bishop's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kealin Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy McCoy!
Willy McCoy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Yardow (ranked 1090 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Daniel Maverick (ranked 156 p4p, 166 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Yardow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yardow misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Yardow misses the target.
Maverick looks for the body kick but Yardow saw that one coming.
It looked like Yardow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yardow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yardow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Maverick.
Maverick moves away from the strike by Yardow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maverick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maverick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Zane Yardow has been cut.
Maverick just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yardow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maverick.
Maverick throws a series of punches but Yardow moves out of range.
Yardow throws a one two combo.
Yardow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yardow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maverick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maverick throws a solid leg kick but Yardow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maverick.
A counter left hand to the body from Yardow misses its target.
A jab from Yardow misses.
Maverick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maverick misses with an uppercut
and Yardow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Maverick is predictable there
and Yardow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yardow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick throws a lazy body kick
and Yardow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maverick gets tackled into the cage by Yardow. Yardow maintains the clinch.
Yardow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yardow misses with a hook
and Maverick counters with a nice body kick.
Maverick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maverick cracks Yardow with a good jab.
Maverick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yardow misses with an uppercut. Maverick saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick fakes the leg kick and cracks Yardow in the body.
A shot to the liver by Yardow. Beautiful body shot.
Yardow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maverick throws a hook but Yardow avoids it easily.
Yardow is looking for a counter combo.
Maverick takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
A jab from Maverick misses.
Maverick punishes Yardow's body with a nice straight punch.
Maverick lands a big head kick that sends Yardow tumbling to the mat! Maverick takes a step backwards and waves Yardow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yardow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yardow throws a shot from downtown. Maverick moves away and avoids it.
Maverick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yardow with a jab.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Maverick misses.
Yardow throws a looping overhand right but Maverick ducks down to avoid it.
Maverick misses with a head kick.
It looked like Yardow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maverick throws a good cross that connects.
Yardow misses with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maverick lands a big uppercut and Yardow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yardow looks OK. Maverick waves Yardow back to his feet!
Yardow is rocked!
Yardow loads up on a big right hand but Maverick slips the punch.
Yardow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maverick manages to avoid it.
Maverick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Yardow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maverick slips under a jab from Yardow.
Yardow seems to have got his legs back now.
Yardow cracks Maverick with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yardow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yardow avoids the head kick by Maverick.
Maverick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yardow misses the body punch
and Maverick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yardow swings widly with a right hand
and Maverick counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maverick.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses
and Yardow counters with a nice uppercut.
Maverick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yardow's hands.
Zane Yardow's cut is getting worse.
Yardow's corner calls for a 1-2. Yardow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maverick walks into a left hand.
Yardow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maverick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yardow misses the body punch
enabling Maverick to counter with a crisp jab.
Maverick misses with a leg kick
and Yardow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yardow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maverick.
A little feinted left hand from Yardow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maverick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maverick misses with a straight left.
It looked like Yardow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maverick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yardow lands a jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yardow lands a slapping body shot.
Maverick connects with a right hand. Yardow shakes it off.
Yardow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maverick counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maverick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yardow is looking to counter the offense by Maverick and move into the clinch.
Maverick scores with a decent looking hook.
Maverick throws a shot from downtown. Yardow moves away and avoids it.
Maverick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yardow. That did some damage!
Yardow misses with a hook. Maverick ducked under it nicely.
Maverick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maverick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yardow moves away.
Yardow throws a big shot that misses.
Maverick throws a head kick that misses
and Yardow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yardow throws a hook to the side of Maverick's head but Maverick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yardow is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Maverick Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Yardow is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray White (ranked 369 p4p, 1340 weight class) and Daniel Daniel Philips (ranked 26 p4p, 92 weight class). White comes into the arena with HonestKey- Change blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Daniel Philips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel Philips missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniel Philips misses the jab.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White misses with an uppercut.
Daniel Daniel Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Daniel Philips counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniel Philips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daniel Philips swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniel Philips misses the shot to the body.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
White staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White jabs Daniel Philips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniel Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Daniel Philips swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daniel Philips won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working the ground and pound.
Daniel Philips wants to control but White postures up.
Daniel Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White trying to control the action but Daniel Philips is working from the bottom.
Daniel Philips tries to control but White manages to take his back.
White gets his hands free as Daniel Philips looks to control.
I really don't envy Daniel Philips right now.
White is landing with strikes. Daniel Philips can't take much more of this.
Daniel Philips tries to roll but White sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White gets his hands free as Daniel Philips looks to control.
White is persistently looking for the submission but Daniel Philips is defending it well.
Daniel Philips just trying to survive but White is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Daniel Philips's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Daniel Philips wants to control his opponent's hands but White gets his hands free.
White tries to get the hooks in deep but Daniel Philips pushed the leg off.
White is working the ground and pound. Can Daniel Philips escape?
Daniel Philips trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White is punishing Daniel Philips with some ground and pound.
Daniel Philips is taking damage to the body and head.
Daniel Philips showing good submission defense here.
Daniel Philips just trying to survive but White is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
White loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Daniel Philips hold on?
White gets his hands free as Daniel Philips looks to control.
White 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Daniel Philips to escape the position.
Daniel Philips wants to escape the position.
Daniel Philips trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
Daniel Philips is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but White is staying active.
White working for the choke.
Daniel Philips is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get White off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - White's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Daniel Philips trying to control the action but White just sinks the hooks in.
White looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Daniel Philips is in bad spot here.
White lands shots from the back.
Daniel Philips trying to control the action but White just sinks the hooks in.
Daniel Philips rolls, trying to escape but White keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
White is punishing Daniel Philips with some ground and pound.
White is not going to allow Daniel Philips to sit and survive in this position.
White has Daniel Philips flattened out and is raining down punches.
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!
Daniel Philips trying to control the hands but White breaks the grip.
White looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White avoiding Daniel Philips 's attempts to control his hands.
Daniel Philips defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of White's arms.
Daniel Philips wants to control his opponent's hands but White gets his hands free.
White connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Daniel Philips to escape the position.
White scores with punches and elbows.
Daniel Philips can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips showing good submission defense here.
Daniel Philips trying to control the hands but White won't let him.
White is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daniel Philips is defending well though. White let's go of the attempt for now.
White not allowing Daniel Philips to control his hands.
Daniel Philips is in bad spot here.
White wants to control but Daniel Philips is keeping busy.
White is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Daniel Philips. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
White is looking for the choke from the back position but Daniel Philips is controlling his hands well.
White struggling to keep hold of the position.
White is landing with strikes from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
White has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
White scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Daniel Philips trying to control the hands but White won't let him.
Daniel Philips breaks White's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Daniel Philips wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniel Philips trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White advances to full mount.
White trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
White landing strikes from the mount and Daniel Philips is in trouble!
White prevents Daniel Philips from getting the reversal.
Daniel Philips is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
White scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Daniel Philips?
White avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
White trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
White avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
White putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White avoids the attempt from Daniel Philips to control.
White is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Daniel Philips can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Daniel Philips taking shots to the head.
Daniel Philips tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
Daniel Philips is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control but Daniel Philips is having none of it.
Daniel Philips is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White working the ground and pound effectively.
Daniel Philips wants to control but White is having none of it.
Daniel Philips seems to have recovered his senses.
White with a couple of short strikes.
Daniel Philips tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daniel Philips wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Daniel Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniel Philips.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from White.
A shot to the liver by White. Beautiful body shot.
Daniel Philips misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniel Philips cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Daniel Philips.
Daniel Philips looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daniel Philips goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniel Philips.
Daniel Daniel Philips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniel Philips slips a jab from White.
White has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Daniel Philips finds it's way round the side to connect with White's head.
Daniel Philips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel Philips fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White working away.
Daniel Philips is not content to let White control the position.
Daniel Philips tries to improve position but can't.
Daniel Philips taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on White's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Daniel Philips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniel Philips struggling a bit here.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel Philips can do to turn this around?
White has control of an arm but Daniel Philips manages to advance to White's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the hands but Daniel Philips won't let him.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daniel Philips is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daniel Philips doesn't have the hooks in and White manages to turn into his guard.
Daniel Philips has his feet on White's thighs here. He's pushed White off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! White screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Daniel Philips!
After winning the bout, Daniel Daniel Philips 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mason Love (ranked 91 p4p, 529 weight class) and Yaroslav Rurik (ranked 6 p4p, 38 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Love might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to HonestKey- Music. Mason Love has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Love!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yaroslav Rurik!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rurik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rurik rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Rurik has a couple of punches blocked by Love.
A body shot lands from Rurik.
Rurik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike.
Rurik misses with a body punch.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love has had enough of the clinch but Rurik keeps him there for the moment.
Love misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rurik is leaning against Love and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rurik misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rurik.
Rurik blocks a jab.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rurik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Mason Love has been cut.
Love checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Love falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Love misses.
Rurik wants to counter the offense by Love and move into the clinch position.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rurik fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rurik rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Love tries to throw a body punch but Rurik avoids it by throwing Love back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rurik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Love lands a left hand.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Rurik pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love blocks an uppercut.
Love tries to work over Rurik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rurik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rurik throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Love controls the action.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Rurik.
Rurik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
Love pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Love changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Love looks to throw the jab but Rurik is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Rurik slips the punch.
Love dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Rurik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rurik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rurik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rurik with a hook.
Rurik throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Rurik.
Mason Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rurik lands a jab to the head.
Rurik throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Love misses with a hook. Rurik ducked under it nicely.
Rurik swings widly with a right hand
and Rurik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Love throws a shot from downtown. Rurik moves away and avoids it.
Rurik wants to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rurik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rurik lands with a good body shot.
Rurik tries to clinch up.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rurik closes the distance and pushes Love back into the cage.
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Love misses with an uppercut
and Rurik counters with a nice uppercut.
Love is rocked!
Love misses with a straight right.
Rurik throws out a counter right but Love avoids it with no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
and Rurik counters with a body kick that stops Love in his tracks momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rurik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Love tries to break the clinch but Rurik is controlling the position.
Rurik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rurik misses with a punch on the inside.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rurik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Love's efforts to push away.
Love blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Love controls his hands.
Love manages to break the clinch.
Rurik tries to clinch
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
Rurik tries to clinch but Love is having none of it.
Rurik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rurik there as he acknowledges the shot.
Love scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Love takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Love.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Love both land. Nice combination.
Rurik is rocked!
Rurik throws an off balance right hand
and Love counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Love!
Mason Love retains his bantamweight title!
Mason Love thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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