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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Aikau (ranked 5096 p4p, 4410 weight class) and Alain Chaude (ranked 564 p4p, 517 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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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Aikau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alain Chaude!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aikau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Eddie Aikau has been cut.
Aikau throws a leg kick
and Chaude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aikau connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aikau misses with a hook
letting Chaude counter with a right hand.
Aikau slips a straight right by Chaude.
It looked like Aikau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chaude.
Aikau throws out a loose jab but Chaude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aikau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chaude.
Chaude tries to clinch but Aikau is having none of it.
Chaude misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Aikau both land. Nice combination.
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!
Chaude is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Chaude misses.
We've been told by Aikau's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aikau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chaude throws a shot to the body.
Chaude moves out of range as Aikau strikes.
Chaude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aikau throws an off balance right hand
and Chaude counters with a stiff right hand.
Aikau misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aikau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aikau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aikau throws a leg kick
enabling Chaude to counter with a crisp jab.
Aikau dips to his left and cracks Chaude with an uppercut!
Aikau misses with a hook
letting Chaude counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Aikau.
Chaude defending well as Aikau loads up on a big left hand.
Eddie Aikau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aikau misses with a body kick.
Aikau throws a body shot but no joy.
Aikau throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaude counters with a straight right hand.
Aikau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaude counters with a stiff right hand.
 Aikau is rocked!
Aikau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaude counters with a big left hand that crumples Aikau! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alain Chaude!
Alain Chaude gave a mention to Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Irving (ranked 24551 p4p, 4621 weight class) and Kyojin Rikishi (ranked 240 p4p, 206 weight class). Kyojin Rikishi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edwin Irving's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edwin Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyojin Rikishi!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving throws a front kick aimed at Rikishi's knee but Rikishi avoids it well.
Irving throws a leg kick but Rikishi moved away.
Rikishi with a poor takedown
and Rikishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Irving stuffs the takedown attempt from Rikishi. Rikishi gets slowly back to his feet.
Irving moves into the clinch.
Irving doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Irving.
Irving throws a head punch that misses.
Irving lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi jumps guard and drags Irving to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rikishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irving working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irving wants to control from the top but Rikishi keeps moving.
Irving is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rikishi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Irving presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Irving fails to land.
Rikishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irving lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rikishi.
Rikishi looks winded!
Irving goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Irving.
A nice left hand lands by Irving.
Irving stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Irving.
Irving lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rikishi backwards.
 Rikishi is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irving creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rikishi is still on wobbly legs! Can Irving finish him?
Irving throws a big uppercut that drops Rikishi! More strikes from Irving and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rikishi lies dazed against the cage as Irving celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Irving!
A victorious Edwin Irving thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minsoo Hyeok (ranked 3168 p4p, 4445 weight class) and Wo Jyung Gong (ranked 274 p4p, 375 weight class). Jyung Gong has chosen In Fate's Hands - The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minsoo Hyeok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wo Jyung Gong!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyung Gong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyeok counters with a thumping low kick.
Hyeok connects with a single shot there.
Jyung Gong shoots and misses
and Hyeok makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Hyeok.
Jyung Gong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hyeok counters with a stiff right hand.
Minsoo Hyeok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wo Jyung Gong.
Hyeok lands a head kick!
Wo Jyung Gong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyeok goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jyung Gong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyung Gong won't allow Hyeok to sweep him here.
Hyeok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jyung Gong defends it easily.
Jyung Gong wants to control from the top but Hyeok keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyeok looking to control.
Jyung Gong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyeok is keeping the position for now.
Hyeok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jyung Gong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jyung Gong wants to control from the top but Hyeok keeps moving.
Jyung Gong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jyung Gong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two 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.
Jyung Gong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hyeok 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.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes but missing.
Hyeok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jyung Gong defends it easily.
Jyung Gong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jyung Gong cracks Hyeok with a solid left hand.
Hyeok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes but missing.
Jyung Gong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hyeok's guard.
Hyeok blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jyung Gong.
Hyeok wants to control but Jyung Gong is keeping busy.
Hyeok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jyung Gong.
Hyeok is trying to control but can't.
Jyung Gong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hyeok gets back to full guard.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes but missing.
Hyeok is looking for a triangle but Jyung Gong pushes his legs off easily.
Jyung Gong stands and throws Hyeok's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jyung Gong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hyeok's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jyung Gong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jyung Gong misses with the ground and pound.
Jyung Gong misses with the ground and pound.
Hyeok tries to improve position but can't.
Hyeok taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Minsoo Hyeok has been cut.
Hyeok is looking to reverse the position.
Jyung Gong working the ground and pound but Hyeok is defending the strikes.
Jyung Gong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jyung Gong lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Jyung Gong throws a strike aimed at the side of Hyeok's head but Hyeok avoids it well.
Jyung Gong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wo Jyung Gong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minsoo Hyeok's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jyung Gong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hyeok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyeok fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jyung Gong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jyung Gong misses with a takedown attempt
and Hyeok counters with a straight right hand.
Jyung Gong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hyeok to the ground. Jyung Gong is now in Hyeok's guard.
Jyung Gong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jyung Gong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jyung Gong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jyung Gong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hyeok throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes from guard but Hyeok blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyung Gong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hyeok looking for a sweep. Not yet Hyeok, not yet.
Jyung Gong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyeok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jyung Gong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyeok has wrist control.
Jyung Gong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyeok has wrist control.
Jyung Gong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hyeok looking for a guillotine here but Jyung Gong defends easily.
Jyung Gong is pushing down on Hyeok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyeok is fighting to maintain full guard but Jyung Gong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jyung Gong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jyung Gong drops an elbow to the side of Hyeok's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong throwing shots but Hyeok is blocking nicely.
Hyeok moves into full guard.
Jyung Gong wants to pass the guard but Hyeok is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jyung Gong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wo Jyung Gong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hyeok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jyung Gong defends well.
Jyung Gong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hyeok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jyung Gong defends it easily.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes but missing.
Jyung Gong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jyung Gong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jyung Gong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes from guard but Hyeok blocks nicely.
Jyung Gong drops back looking for a leg! Hyeok is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hyeok manages to kick Jyung Gong off! Jyung Gong jumps back into Hyeok's guard.
Hyeok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hyeok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Jyung Gong distracts Hyeok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jyung Gong stays in close to Hyeok's body and controls the position.
Hyeok looking for a sweep. Not yet Hyeok, not yet.
Jyung Gong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hyeok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jyung Gong.
Jyung Gong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyeok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hyeok can't keep his opponent in guard - Jyung Gong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hyeok throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jyung Gong is looking to advance position but Hyeok won't allow it.
Hyeok is trying to get back to full guard.
Jyung Gong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wo Jyung Gong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Minsoo Hyeok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jyung Gong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyeok.
Hyeok gets caught flat footed, as Jyung Gong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jyung Gong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jyung Gong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hyeok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyeok avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jyung Gong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jyung Gong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jyung Gong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyeok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jyung Gong throwing strikes from guard but Hyeok blocks nicely.
Jyung Gong pushes down on Hyeok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyung Gong slows the pace down in half guard.
Jyung Gong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hyeok trying to control but Jyung Gong postures up.
Jyung Gong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jyung Gong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hyeok sees it coming and defends easily.
Jyung Gong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hyeok is rocked!
Minsoo Hyeok's cut is getting worse.
Jyung Gong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hyeok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jyung Gong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyung Gong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jyung Gong scores with a big shot! Hyeok's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hyeok! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wo Jyung Gong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Franklin (ranked 3851 p4p, 3199 weight class) and Asher Simpson (ranked 354 p4p, 313 weight class). Asher Simpson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonso Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asher Simpson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franklin scores with a takedown into Simpson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simpson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonso Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Franklin trying to stall but Simpson improves his position.
Franklin tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin throws a hook but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Franklin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simpson under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson throws a nice looking combination but Franklin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Franklin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Simpson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franklin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simpson connects with a body shot that sends Franklin's belly button to the back.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Franklin tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson wants to slow Franklin down by chopping away at his legs.
Franklin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franklin throws out the jab.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Franklin shrugs it off.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses
and Franklin counters with a shoot takedown. Simpson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Franklin controlling from the top position.
Franklin pushing down on Simpson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Franklin stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson won't allow Franklin to pass to mount.
Simpson is in trouble now - Franklin has advanced to mount!
Franklin tries to control but Simpson wriggling away.
Franklin controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin working for a submission but Simpson is keeping him at bay.
Franklin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simpson is looking to escape.
Franklin wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Franklin.
Simpson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Franklin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Franklin but it's paid off an Simpson is forced to tap! Nice work by Franklin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alonso Franklin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blue Gill (ranked 2576 p4p, 24379 weight class) and Janos Paprikas (ranked 252 p4p, 421 weight class). Gill comes to the cage accompanied by The Enemy - Big L. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blue Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janos Paprikas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paprikas.
Paprikas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Gill.
A low kick lands for Gill.
Paprikas throws a leg kick
and Gill counters with a leg kick.
Gill lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paprikas takes a step back to recover.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick
and Gill counters with a leg kick.
Paprikas throws a lazy head kick
and Gill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Gill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paprikas tries to break the clinch but Gill is controlling the position.
Gill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Gill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Paprikas is rocked!
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Gill won't allow it.
Paprikas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gill finish him?
Gill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gill lands a big right hand that drops Paprikas! The killer instinct kicks in and Gill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Gill!
Blue Gill 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jakobe Blankenship (ranked 3081 p4p, 3552 weight class) and Emiliano Steele (ranked 171 p4p, 188 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jakobe Blankenship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Steele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele tries for a takedown but Blankenship sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Blankenship was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Blankenship shoots in and bounces Steele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Blankenship wants to get up but he can't break Steele's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Steele had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blankenship defends it easily.
Steele wants to improve his position but instead Blankenship has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blankenship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blankenship is aware though and is defending well.
Steele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship drops back looking for a leg! Steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steele manages to kick Blankenship off! Blankenship jumps back into Steele's guard.
Blankenship postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Blankenship got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blankenship has managed to get both his arms back between Steele's legs - danger averted.
Steele controlling the position.
Blankenship stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
Steele working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily.
Blankenship looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele controlling from the top position.
Steele throwing strikes from guard but Blankenship blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blankenship is proving hard to escape from.
Steele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steele trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blankenship's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blankenship staying out of range there.
That's four 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.
Blankenship dives in for a single leg takedown but Steele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blankenship manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Steele engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Steele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blankenship's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blankenship on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steele is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blankenship doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steele.
Blankenship wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blankenship defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steele.
Steele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blankenship manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Steele drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blankenship fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakobe Blankenship has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emiliano Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blankenship changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steele tries to avoid it but Blankenship manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steele to the ground. Steele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steele throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blankenship tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steele is in Blankenship's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship has momentary wrist control but Steele slips an elbow through the middle.
Steele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steele looking to pass the guard.
Steele landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Steele with a nice head shot there.
Blankenship trying to control the position.
Blankenship looking for a sweep. Not yet Blankenship, not yet.
Steele stands up over Blankenship, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steele wants to control from the top but Blankenship keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blankenship's head.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blankenship 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steele tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blankenship defends well and Steele ends up having to push Blankenship into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blankenship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Steele is putting a hurting on Blankenship here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele taking a break here but Blankenship is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blankenship manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steele would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steele is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steele closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blankenship to the mat! Blankenship manages to get full guard.
Blankenship wants to get back to his feet but Steele passes into half guard.
Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blankenship is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
Steele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably.
Steele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blankenship has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele not doing much here.
That's two 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.
Blankenship tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Blankenship moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steele postures up in Blankenship's guard and throws a big left but Blankenship blocks it.
Blankenship being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankenship looking to control but Steele passes into half guard.
Steele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blankenship does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele prevents Blankenship from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blankenship checks it well.
Steele fails with the takedown
and Blankenship counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blankenship trying to keep a closed guard but Steele is proving a slippery customer.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankenship is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele 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.
Blankenship looking to control.
Jakobe Blankenship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emiliano Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Steele!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guerrera Dobrov (ranked 2715 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 312 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guerrera Dobrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makunouchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dobrov throws out the jab.
Makunouchi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dobrov back to the cage. Makunouchi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dobrov slips under a jab.
Makunouchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makunouchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobrov.
Dobrov misses with a looping left.
Makunouchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dobrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makunouchi.
A swing and a miss from Dobrov.
Makunouchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dobrov misses with a right hand
and Makunouchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makunouchi defending well as Dobrov loads up on a big left hand.
Makunouchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dobrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrera Dobrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrov misses the jab.
Dobrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dobrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrov punishes Makunouchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Makunouchi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dobrov sprawling to the canvas! Dobrov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Makunouchi finish him?!
Dobrov is rocked!
Dobrov misses with a right hand
and Makunouchi counters with a big left hand that crumples Dobrov! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ippo Makunouchi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrico Despo (ranked 3515 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Beluga Maluga (ranked 385 p4p, 310 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrico Despo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beluga Maluga!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Despo dips to his left and cracks Maluga with an uppercut!
Henrico Despo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Despo scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Beluga Maluga has been cut.
Maluga scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Henrico Despo has been cut.
Despo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Despo throws a hook but Maluga avoids it easily.
Despo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maluga takes one to the chin there.
Despo punishes Maluga's body with a nice straight punch.
Maluga misses with an uppercut. Despo saw that one coming.
Maluga throws out a loose jab but Despo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despo lands a nice hook to Maluga's body. Maluga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Despo just misses with a punch to the body.
Despo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Despo misses the target.
Maluga is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Despo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despo just misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga avoids the body shot from Despo.
Despo scores with a jab to the body.
Maluga cracks Despo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Despo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Maluga finish him?
Despo cracks Maluga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Despo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maluga.
A punch lands to the side of Despo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Despo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Despo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
A quick step to the side and Despo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maluga misses with an uppercut. Despo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Despo finds it's way through Maluga's defenses.
Maluga slips a jab from Despo.
A little jabbing left from Maluga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maluga is trying to push Despo away but Despo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Despo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Despo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Despo misses with a body punch.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maluga tries to break free but Despo pushes him back against the cage.
Despo keeps control of Maluga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Despo.
Maluga has had enough of the clinch but Despo keeps him there for the moment.
Despo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maluga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Despo scores with a decent looking hook.
Despo lands with a nice body punch.
Despo misses with a jab to the body
and Maluga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despo misses with a hook to the body
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Despo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Despo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Despo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Maluga misses.
Despo misses with a double jab.
Maluga slips a straight right by Despo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maluga! But no joy.
A combination from Despo does no damage.
Maluga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Despo throws a nice looking combination but Maluga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maluga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Despo connects with a looping right hand.
Maluga throws a looping overhand right but Despo ducks down to avoid it.
Despo scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despo thuds his right hand into Maluga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Beluga Maluga's cut even more.
Despo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Despo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maluga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maluga misses with a right hand
and Despo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maluga moves forwards but Despo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maluga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Despo. Maluga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despo thuds a left hand into Maluga's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Despo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Despo cracks Maluga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The cut above Beluga Maluga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Despo sends Maluga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Despo is motioning to the referee to let Maluga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrico Despo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Despo throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Maluga stumbling backwards into the cage! Maluga bounces back off the cage towards Despo, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Despo lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Despo celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henrico Despo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavion Heights (ranked 3015 p4p, 2859 weight class) and Shimshon Ragno (ranked 378 p4p, 363 weight class). Heights's entrance music is Predator X - KGATLW. A fine choice. Tavion Heights could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shimshon Ragno's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tavion Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shimshon Ragno!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragno scores with the left hand. Heights knows he should have avoided that one.
Heights slips a straight right by Ragno.
Ragno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shimshon Ragno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragno manages to avoid it.
Heights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragno.
Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragno was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights.
Ragno throws out a counter right but Heights avoids it with no problem.
Ragno misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a right hand to the body.
Heights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ragno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ragno looks to throw the jab but Heights is out of range.
Heights was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ragno.
Ragno cracks Heights with a good jab.
Heights staying out of range there.
Heights staying out of range there.
Heights takes one 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!
Heights has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heights there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ragno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heights under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragno misses the body punch
and Heights counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heights fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Shimshon Ragno has been cut.
Ragno throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragno throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragno lands a jab.
Heights changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragno looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
Ragno scores with the left hand. Heights knows he should have avoided that one.
Heights moves forwards but Ragno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heights sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heights appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Heights moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights slips under a jab from Ragno.
Ragno misses the shot to the body.
Heights throwing a counter right hand but Ragno manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragno moves away from the strike by Heights.
Ragno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heights scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragno should have avoided that one.
Ragno misses with a looping right.
Ragno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heights. Heights circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ragno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heights counters with a crisp right that sends Ragno to the canvas! Heights follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavion Heights!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Robillard (ranked 2429 p4p, 1340 weight class) and Death Before Dishonor (ranked 320 p4p, 197 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Robillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Death Before Dishonor!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard fails to land with a series of punches.
Before Dishonor with the counter takedown but Robillard avoids it easily.
Before Dishonor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robillard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Before Dishonor takes a little break here. Robillard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Robillard tries to buck Before Dishonor off but Before Dishonor is having none of it.
Robillard managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Before Dishonor.
The referee asks Before Dishonor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Before Dishonor prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Before Dishonor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Before Dishonor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robillard keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Before Dishonor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Robillard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Robillard tries to bench press Before Dishonor off him but Before Dishonor keeps the position.
Before Dishonor happy to just control the position for now.
That's two 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.
Before Dishonor is trying to get an arm triangle but Robillard is defending well.
Before Dishonor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Before Dishonor looking to land elbow strikes but Robillard uses the position to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Before Dishonor is working for a kimura but Robillard is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Before Dishonor thows a huge punch but Robillard dodges it nicely.
Before Dishonor thows a huge punch but Robillard dodges it nicely.
Robillard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robillard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robillard tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Before Dishonor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Before Dishonor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Before Dishonor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Before Dishonor wants to pass the guard but Robillard is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Before Dishonor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Before Dishonor just misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Before Dishonor.
Robillard throws a jab when Before Dishonor was well out of range.
Robillard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Before Dishonor at a distance.
Robillard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Before Dishonor misses with a body shot.
Before Dishonor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robillard staying out of range there.
Robillard thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor shoots in and bounces Robillard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robillard looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robillard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Before Dishonor controls the pace.
Before Dishonor looking to pass the guard.
Before Dishonor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Before Dishonor is continuing to stall.
Robillard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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.
Before Dishonor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Before Dishonor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Before Dishonor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robillard manages to avoid it.
Before Dishonor looks to clinch
and Before Dishonor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Before Dishonor swings for the body but Robillard moves out of range.
Before Dishonor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Before Dishonor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robillard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michel Robillard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Before Dishonor misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robillard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robillard's corner calls for a 1-2. Robillard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robillard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Before Dishonor, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard.
Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Robillard.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Before Dishonor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robillard prevents it.
Robillard presses Before Dishonor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Robillard.
Robillard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Before Dishonor backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robillard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Michel Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Before Dishonor.
Robillard tries to clinch but Before Dishonor moves away
and Before Dishonor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Before Dishonor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robillard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Death Before Dishonor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Before Dishonor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robillard trying to control but Before Dishonor postures up.
Before Dishonor slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Robillard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Before Dishonor with that takedown attempt.
Robillard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robillard misses with a straight right.
Robillard has managed to clinch.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Before Dishonor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robillard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Before Dishonor can turn it around.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land.
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Before Dishonor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robillard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robillard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robillard lands a shoulder strike.
Robillard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Before Dishonor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robillard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Before Dishonor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robillard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michel Robillard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robillard after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Before Dishonor.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robillard lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Robillard.
Robillard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Before Dishonor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robillard pushes Before Dishonor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Before Dishonor blocking some punches.
Before Dishonor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robillard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Before Dishonor.
Robillard lands with a left to the head.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Robillard is working Before Dishonor over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
A short right from Robillard.
Before Dishonor prevents a body shot from Robillard.
A right handed body shot lands from Robillard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Before Dishonor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robillard scores with a shoulder strike.
Before Dishonor blocks a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robillard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Before Dishonor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robillard to keep the fight standing.
Robillard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Before Dishonor.
Robillard misses with the head strike.
Robillard tries to throw a body punch but Before Dishonor avoids it by throwing Robillard back against the cage.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robillard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Before Dishonor backwards.
Robillard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor blocks an uppercut.
Robillard misses with some punches.
Robillard gets through Before Dishonor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard misses with a punch to the body.
Robillard working aggressively here.
Robillard swings wildly with an uppercut but Before Dishonor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robillard is leaning against Before Dishonor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Before Dishonor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robillard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robillard pushes Before Dishonor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Before Dishonor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Robillard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robillard 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Robillard!
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