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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Webster (ranked 4645 p4p, 3541 weight class) and Jam Sackson (ranked 532 p4p, 460 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jam Sackson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Webster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Webster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sackson.
Sackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Sackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab from Sackson.
Sackson works over Webster's head and body with a nice combination.
 Webster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Webster out cold! Webster is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jam Sackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Price (ranked 3574 p4p, 24716 weight class) and Miguel Vasquez (ranked 421 p4p, 522 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Price has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Price is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vasquez is trying to keep Price in close.
Price controls from within his opponent's guard.
Price'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Price controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Price is working away from the top position though.
Price not doing much here.
Price is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price is looking for a kimura but Vasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Price keeps him under control.
Price is trying for a kimura here. Vasquez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Price wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clayton Price!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Niblett (ranked 4847 p4p, 2898 weight class) and Abdulrashid Sadulaev (ranked 136 p4p, 88 weight class). The key to victory for Martin Niblett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Niblett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdulrashid Sadulaev!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadulaev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niblett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Niblett connects with a jab.
Sadulaev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sadulaev moves in looking to clinch but Niblett pushes him off.
Niblett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Niblett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niblett throws a right hand that Sadulaev ducks under and follows up with a left that Sadulaev also avoids with ease.
Sadulaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Niblett defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niblett lands with a hook. Sadulaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sadulaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niblett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Martin Niblett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Sadulaev.
Niblett tries to bum rush Sadulaev with a series of wild strikes but Sadulaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Sadulaev tries to counter it with a takedown but Niblett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niblett lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Niblett's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sadulaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Niblett avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niblett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sadulaev tries for a takedown but Niblett circles away easily
and Niblett counters with a three punch combo that has Sadulaev backing up. Sadulaev nods at Niblett to acknowledge the strikes.
Niblett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sadulaev shoots in for a double leg but Niblett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niblett drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sadulaev sprawls and moves away.
Sadulaev misses with a takedown attempt
and Niblett counters by clinching up.
Niblett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sadulaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niblett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sadulaev looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niblett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Niblett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niblett pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sadulaev back to the cage. Niblett follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sadulaev closes the distance and clinches up with Niblett, looking for a takedown. Sadulaev pushes Niblett against the cage but Niblett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadulaev moves into range and clinches up with Niblett.
Niblett is trying to push Sadulaev away but Sadulaev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sadulaev has Niblett pressed against the cage, preventing Niblett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Niblett wants to get back to striking at distance but Sadulaev won't allow it.
Niblett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niblett is trying to break the clinch but Sadulaev is controlling him.
Sadulaev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sadulaev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niblett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niblett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadulaev tries to clinch
and Niblett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Niblett sprawls well. Niblett wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sadulaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Sadulaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niblett counters with a single leg into guard. Sadulaev didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadulaev 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.
Sadulaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niblett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niblett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Niblett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Niblett.
Sadulaev fails to land the takedown.
Niblett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice body punch from Niblett.
Niblett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sadulaev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Niblett 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.
Niblett wants to get back to his feet but Sadulaev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Niblett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sadulaev on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadulaev with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niblett has his hands on Sadulaev's head, controlling the position.
Sadulaev trying to control but Niblett is working from the bottom.
Niblett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sadulaev.
Niblett 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.
Sadulaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Niblett is retaining full guard.
Sadulaev trying to control but Niblett is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sadulaev with a nice head shot there.
Niblett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Niblett 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.
Sadulaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Niblett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Niblett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Niblett!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sadulaev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sadulaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Niblett's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadulaev is looking for a sweep. Niblett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niblett prevents Sadulaev from standing back up.
Niblett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niblett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sadulaev is pressing down on Niblett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sadulaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadulaev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadulaev is trying to keep Niblett in close.
Niblett trying to control but Sadulaev is working from the bottom.
Sadulaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sadulaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niblett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niblett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martin Niblett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadulaev is breathing heavily.
Sadulaev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sadulaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Sadulaev, not yet.
Sadulaev wants to stand but Niblett is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martin Niblett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niblett lands with a right hand.
Martin Niblett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sadulaev has a takedown stuffed.
Niblett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sadulaev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sadulaev tries to bum rush Niblett with a series of wild strikes but Niblett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niblett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Niblett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Niblett shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sadulaev eats them both and turns towards Niblett to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Niblett lands a jab to Sadulaev's midsection.
Niblett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sadulaev at a distance.
Niblett misses the shot to the body.
Sadulaev with the counter takedown but Niblett avoids it easily.
Niblett cracks Sadulaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sadulaev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Niblett is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niblett is pushing Sadulaev's head away, looking to escape. Sadulaev manages to hold on to the position though.
Niblett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadulaev can do to turn this around?
Sadulaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niblett is looking to reverse the position.
Sadulaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sadulaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Niblett is looking for a sweep.
Sadulaev in side control, throwing shots but Niblett defends.
Niblett is trying to get back to half guard.
Niblett wants to control but Sadulaev postures up.
Niblett is holding Sadulaev down, trying to stall.
Sadulaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Niblett, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sadulaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Niblett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Niblett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Niblett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sadulaev is trying to work for a kimura but Niblett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niblett moves into full guard.
Sadulaev trying to control but Niblett is working from the bottom.
Sadulaev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sadulaev wants to control from the top but Niblett keeps moving.
Sadulaev stops Niblett from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sadulaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Niblett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadulaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Niblett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jab from Niblett.
A jab lands there for Niblett.
Sadulaev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niblett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Niblett misses with a two punch combination.
Martin Niblett is winning the standup battle so far.
Niblett misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niblett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abdulrashid Sadulaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadulaev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Niblett. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Niblett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niblett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Niblett!
Martin Niblett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hong (ranked 3693 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Quek Wei (ranked 346 p4p, 336 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quek Wei!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Hong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonathan Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Hong gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
It looked like Hong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Hong.
Wei goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Hong throwing a counter right hand but Wei manages to avoid it.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wei misses with a takedown
and Hong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wei fails to land the takedown.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jonathan Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws the left hand but Wei avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wei misses with a takedown
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hong is looking for a counter combo.
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.
Wei tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hong leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Wei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hong has got the better of the exchanges.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wei tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four 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.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong is looking to counter punch.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Hong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wei fails with the takedown
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jonathan Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side.
Hong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.
Hong misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
Wei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wei with a poor takedown
and Hong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wei dives in and grabs Hong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wei shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Hong.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hong sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:24
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Hong!
A victorious Jonathan Hong 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rivera (ranked 2725 p4p, 3228 weight class) and Keishin Smith (ranked 267 p4p, 315 weight class). Keishin Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keishin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivera. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Rivera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rivera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Smith.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rivera is rocked!
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Rivera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Rivera's front leg but catches the back leg as Rivera tries to avoid it.
Smith cracks Rivera with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rivera falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keishin Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Santorino (ranked 1197 p4p, 1576 weight class) and Grga Chvarak (ranked 170 p4p, 227 weight class). Grga Chvarak is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Excellent MT
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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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Santorino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Grga Chvarak!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chvarak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Nick Santorino has been cut.
A head kick misses from Chvarak.
Santorino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chvarak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Santorino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chvarak.
Chvarak lands with a right that hurts Santorino. Santorino looks to clinch but Chvarak throws a short knee that drops Santorino. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Grga Chvarak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 1283 p4p, 1031 weight class) and Gregor Reilly (ranked 192 p4p, 152 weight class). Reilly has chosen Cannonball/ The Breeders as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gregor Reilly will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukka Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly with a hook.
Raikkonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Raikkonen's belly button to the back.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Raikkonen walks into a straight right hand from Reilly.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reilly is trying to defend but Raikkonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Raikkonen winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikkonen wants to take a breather but Reilly is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen wants to advance to full mount but Reilly doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Reilly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly trying to control the position here.
Reilly is looking for a triangle but Raikkonen pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly has his hands on Raikkonen's head, controlling the position.
Raikkonen looking to pass the guard.
Raikkonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Raikkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Reilly managing to control the position.
Raikkonen passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikkonen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reilly reverses the position - he's now on top in Raikkonen's guard.
Raikkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raikkonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reilly controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raikkonen wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raikkonen wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raikkonen 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Raikkonen winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikkonen prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Reilly is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gregor Reilly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly punishes Raikkonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raikkonen.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reilly throws a jab when Raikkonen was well out of range.
Raikkonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reilly pinned against the cage. Reilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raikkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reilly has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A clash of legs there as Raikkonen blocks the low kick.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Raikkonen should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reilly gets caught flat footed, as Raikkonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen is really struggling to control Reilly but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly has control of Raikkonen's left arm, preventing Raikkonen from doing any damage.
Raikkonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reilly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Raikkonen wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reilly trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Raikkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gregor Reilly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Raikkonen.
Raikkonen throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly connects with a crisp jab.
Raikkonen looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raikkonen staying out of range there.
Raikkonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Reilly there.
Reilly slaps away a takedown attempt from Raikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reilly lands a jab to the nose.
Gregor Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raikkonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raikkonen's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly punishes Raikkonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly, which made it look bad.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Reilly, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes Reilly against the cage but Reilly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly digs a good hook to Raikkonen's body.
Reilly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raikkonen in his tracks.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reilly sprawls well. Reilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly slips a straight right by Raikkonen.
A little jabbing left from Reilly on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Raikkonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raikkonen gets a double leg takedown into Reilly's guard.
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raikkonen's guard.
Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen is looking to sweep but instead, Reilly has passed into half guard.
Raikkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reilly in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Raikkonen shoots for a takedown but Reilly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jukka Raikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikkonen needs to keep his hands up - Reilly had a free shot at his head there.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raikkonen on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Raikkonen.
Raikkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Raikkonen.
Reilly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly leaves Raikkonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reilly stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some bone on bone action there as Raikkonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raikkonen slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly throws a leg kick
and Raikkonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raikkonen wants to take a breather but Reilly is having none of it.
Jukka Raikkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reilly is pressing down on Raikkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikkonen manages to get himself to full guard.
Raikkonen controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Raikkonen is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
Reilly controlling from the top position.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Raikkonen is trying to keep Reilly in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen shoots in for a double leg but Reilly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reilly scores with a nice right hand.
Raikkonen misses the shot to the body.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raikkonen.
Reilly connects with a nice looking jab.
Raikkonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reilly with a hook.
Reilly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raikkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raikkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Raikkonen misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reilly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Reilly sprawls well. He's pushed Raikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raikkonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Raikkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Raikkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raikkonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Reilly sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reilly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raikkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Reilly lands a jab.
Reilly connects with a body shot that sends Raikkonen's belly button to the back.
Raikkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Reilly misses.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raikkonen's head backwards.
Reilly lands a glancing blow to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Raikkonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reilly pinned against the cage. Reilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reilly 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Reilly!
After the big win, Gregor Reilly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pope Callixtus (ranked 460 p4p, 421 weight class) and Jorge Baroza (ranked 46 p4p, 42 weight class). Jorge Baroza will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pope Callixtus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Baroza!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callixtus moves in looking to clinch but Baroza pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baroza misses with an uppercut. Callixtus saw that one coming.
Callixtus tries to clinch but Baroza moves out of range.
Callixtus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baroza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callixtus moves into range and clinches up with Baroza.
Callixtus wants to take the fight to the mat but Baroza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baroza struggles to land a body shot inside as Callixtus controls his hands.
Callixtus is working for takedown but Baroza is calmly controlling the position for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baroza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Callixtus has picked Baroza up - he's going for a ride! Callixtus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Callixtus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baroza has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callixtus is working for a submission of some sort.
Callixtus tries to pass to full mount but Baroza defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baroza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Callixtus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Callixtus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baroza has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baroza!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus has a closed guard, preventing Baroza from standing up.
Callixtus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baroza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baroza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callixtus working for a triangle but Baroza defends it easily.
Baroza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroza wants to stand but Callixtus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baroza preventing the sweep.
Callixtus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Callixtus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baroza is looking to stand up but Callixtus won't let him.
Callixtus working for a triangle but Baroza defends it easily.
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.
Callixtus controls Baroza momentarily but Baroza frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Callixtus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baroza throws out a loose jab but Callixtus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Callixtus closes the distance and pushes Baroza back into the cage.
Callixtus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baroza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baroza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callixtus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baroza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Baroza right now.
Baroza is having to fend off submission attempts from Callixtus, who is looking to sink in the choke. Callixtus doesn't have the hooks in though and Baroza manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Baroza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Callixtus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Callixtus trying to control but Baroza is working from the bottom.
Callixtus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baroza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Callixtus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baroza keeping moving, preventing Callixtus from controlling successfully.
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.
Callixtus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Callixtus looking to pass the guard.
Baroza is trying to hold Callixtus in close to prevent damage but Callixtus has managed to pass into half guard.
Callixtus is trying to work for a kimura but Baroza is defending well.
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.
Callixtus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baroza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Callixtus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Callixtus is looking to advance position but Baroza won't allow it.
That's four 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.
Callixtus controlling the action here.
Baroza is looking for a sweep. Callixtus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Callixtus working over Baroza with some ground and pound. Baroza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Callixtus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baroza is looking for a sweep. Callixtus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Callixtus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baroza lands with a right hand.
Jorge Baroza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Callixtus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baroza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baroza throws a jab but it's blocked by Callixtus.
Callixtus has Baroza up against the cage in a clinch.
Callixtus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baroza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baroza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Callixtus prevents a body shot from Baroza.
Callixtus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baroza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pope Callixtus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Baroza.
Callixtus 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.
Callixtus prevents a body shot from Baroza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baroza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Callixtus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baroza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baroza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Callixtus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baroza after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Baroza.
Callixtus is trying to drag Baroza to the mat but Baroza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Callixtus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baroza can do to turn this around?
Baroza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baroza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Callixtus backwards.
Callixtus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baroza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baroza stalling in the clinch but Callixtus improves position.
Callixtus tries for a takedown but Baroza manages to get underhooks.
Baroza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baroza stops a takedown attempt from Callixtus.
Baroza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callixtus.
Baroza lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Callixtus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Callixtus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baroza wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Baroza.
Callixtus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baroza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baroza gets through Callixtus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baroza digs a right hand into Callixtus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Callixtus's gas tank.
Baroza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Callixtus.
Baroza pressing his opponent against the cage.
Callixtus can't get the takedown.
Baroza is pressed up against the cage. Callixtus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baroza down to the mat. Baroza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callixtus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Baroza counter with a right hand.
Baroza moves into range and clinches up with Callixtus.
Callixtus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baroza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Callixtus wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Baroza.
Callixtus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baroza avoiding damage.
Baroza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Callixtus tries for a takedown but Baroza manages to get underhooks.
Baroza struggles to land a body shot inside as Callixtus controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Baroza.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Callixtus wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroza trying to stall but Callixtus improves his position.
Callixtus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baroza pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Baroza.
Baroza swats away the attempt to clinch by Callixtus.
Callixtus tries to clinch up.
Baroza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baroza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Baroza.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Baroza.
Baroza tries a body shot but Callixtus blocks it.
Baroza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baroza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baroza gets through Callixtus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baroza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callixtus.
Callixtus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Baroza regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Baroza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Callixtus 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Callixtus!
A very excited looking Pope Callixtus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Duboulay (ranked 597 p4p, 221 weight class) and Freaky Trevor (ranked 66 p4p, 21 weight class). Duboulay comes into the arena with World On Fire blaring out of the sound system. Freaky Trevor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Duboulay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevor closes the distance and clinches.
Trevor stops a takedown attempt from Duboulay.
Duboulay being controlled against the cage.
Duboulay being controlled against the cage.
Duboulay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duboulay defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duboulay passes into half guard.
Trevor wants to get back to full guard.
Trevor gets full guard.
Trevor trying to strike off his back.
Duboulay has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Trevor working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Freaky Fight Club inform us that Trevor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trevor tries to strike from the bottom.
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.
Trevor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Trevor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duboulay wants to stand but Trevor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trevor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duboulay would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trevor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duboulay has hold of one of Trevor's legs. Trevor is fighting the takedown attempt but Duboulay gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Trevor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duboulay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duboulay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trevor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor has his hands on Duboulay's head, controlling the position.
Trevor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duboulay uses it to pass to side control.
Trevor wants to control but Duboulay postures up.
Duboulay tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Duboulay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four 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.
Trevor closes the distance and clinches.
Trevor misses with a punch on the inside.
Trevor slowing the pace effectively.
Duboulay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trevor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duboulay is working for takedown but Trevor is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Duboulay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Trevor fails to land.
Duboulay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Duboulay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trevor rushes Duboulay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duboulay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trevor prevents it.
Trevor is trying to pull guard but Duboulay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trevor fails to pull guard.
Duboulay has Trevor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trevor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor effectively controlling the action here.
Trevor stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trevor jumps guard but Duboulay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vincent Duboulay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Trevor.
Duboulay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trevor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trevor has managed to clinch.
Duboulay goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trevor prevents it.
Duboulay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Trevor is defending well.
That's two 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.
Duboulay goes for a takedown attempt but Trevor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trevor clinches up with Duboulay and pushes him back against the cage.
Duboulay wants to take the fight to the mat but Trevor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trevor jumps guard and drags Duboulay to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trevor trying to strike off his back.
Trevor looking to control but Duboulay passes into half guard.
Trevor is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor trying to control here.
Trevor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trevor gets full guard.
Trevor has his foot on Duboulay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duboulay works his way back into a safe position though.
Duboulay stopping the sweep attempt from Trevor.
Trevor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trevor working for submissions but it's allowed Duboulay to get to half guard.
Trevor wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duboulay is thwarting Trevor's attempts to control the position.
Trevor tries to roll over but Duboulay keeps him under control.
It looks like Duboulay is going to stand back up.
Duboulay prevents Trevor from improving his position.
Trevor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Trevor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Duboulay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Trevor drives through and clinches with Duboulay against the cage.
Trevor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Duboulay up against the cage.
Trevor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trevor jumps guard but Duboulay stands there with Trevor around his waist. Trevor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor swings wildly with an uppercut but Duboulay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trevor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freaky Trevor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor avoiding damage.
Trevor tries to pull guard but Duboulay holds him up against the cage and eventually Trevor drops back down to his feet.
Trevor stops a takedown attempt from Duboulay.
Trevor tries to pull guard but Duboulay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vincent Duboulay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Trevor.
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.
Trevor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trevor tries to pull guard but Duboulay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Duboulay can't get the takedown.
Trevor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Duboulay uses from the top position.
Trevor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vincent Duboulay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trevor is pulling down on Duboulay's head. It's preventing any offense from Duboulay, at least for the moment.
Trevor trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trevor looking for a guillotine here but Duboulay defends easily.
Trevor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Duboulay postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Duboulay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trevor tries to clinch
and Duboulay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trevor is looking for a triangle but Duboulay pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duboulay is looking to stand up but Trevor won't let him.
Trevor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trevor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trevor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Duboulay uses it to pass to side control.
Trevor is looking to regain half guard here but Duboulay keeps moving and retains side control.
Duboulay stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Freaky Trevor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor tries to clinch but Duboulay moves out of range.
Duboulay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trevor tries to clinch up.
Duboulay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trevor sprawls and moves away.
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 Vincent Duboulay.
I think Duboulay 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Duboulay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjornsson (ranked 39 p4p, 190 weight class) and Marques Roy (ranked 8 p4p, 32 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marques Roy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Marques Roy has been cut.
Bjornsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Roy toppling to the canvas! Roy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bjornsson finish him?!
 Roy is rocked!
Roy's coach down at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Roy out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjornsson!
Erik Bjornsson retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Erik Bjornsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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