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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Ellis (ranked 24442 p4p, 24584 weight class) and Droga Phintanilyo (ranked 139 p4p, 146 weight class). Phintanilyo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ikaw. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droga Phintanilyo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Phintanilyo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phintanilyo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Phintanilyo darts in trying to clinch
so Ellis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Phintanilyo wriggles free and stands up.
Droga Phintanilyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Phintanilyo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ellis drives through with a takedown into 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis postures up and lands a big shot to Phintanilyo's brow.
Ellis advances to half guard.
Ellis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phintanilyo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
Ground and pound from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a punch from half guard.
Phintanilyo pushes Ellis off looking to stand but Ellis dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phintanilyo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ellis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Phintanilyo is just riding it out for now. Ellis eventually gives up the hold.
Phintanilyo is trying to stand back up but Ellis is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis moves nicely into side control.
Phintanilyo is pushing Ellis's head away, looking to escape. Ellis manages to hold on to the position though.
Ellis tries for a kimura but Phintanilyo is defending well.
Phintanilyo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Phintanilyo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phintanilyo looks winded!
Ellis scoring with punches from side control.
Ellis lands a huge shot from side control! Phintanilyo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quinton Ellis!
Droga Phintanilyo was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME?! I SHOULD BE BACK HOME IN DAVAO CITY AFTER THIS TOURNAMENT, BUT YOU'RE SENDING ME TO DAVOS SWITZERLAND!!! YOU'RE ALL CONNIVING WITH MY MORTAL ENEMY THE ICC! BONG BONG MARCOS, USE YOUR PRESIDENTIAL POWERS TO STOP THIS SINISTER PLOT TO CAPTURE ME! HELP ME MAMA! HELP ME!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kremer (ranked 4047 p4p, 2623 weight class) and Trouble Sommer (ranked 429 p4p, 314 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Kremer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Sommer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kremer works the jab nicely.
Kremer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sommer moves away.
Daniel Kremer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kremer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sommer defending well as Kremer loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Sommer misses.
A punch combination from Kremer misses.
Kremer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kremer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kremer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sommer misses the jab.
Kremer throwing a counter right hand but Sommer manages to avoid it.
Sommer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sommer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kremer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sommer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kremer with a body shot.
Kremer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sommer.
Sommer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Kremer.
Kremer lands a nice shot that snaps Sommer's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kremer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sommer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kremer counters with a series of strikes. Sommer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kremer misses with a body shot.
Kremer slips under a jab from Sommer.
Sommer stuns Kremer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Kremer finds it's way through Sommer's defenses.
Sommer looks to throw the jab but Kremer is out of range.
Kremer throws a right hand that misses
and Sommer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Kremer.
Kremer throws an overhand right that lands on Sommer's shoulder, as Sommer tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Kremer misses.
Sommer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kremer stuns Sommer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kremer misses.
Sommer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kremer with a body shot.
Sommer ducks under a wild hook from Kremer.
Sommer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kremer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sommer.
Kremer throws a right hand that misses
and Sommer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Daniel Kremer has been cut.
Sommer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sommer misses the shot to the body.
Kremer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Kremer.
A swing and a miss from Sommer.
Kremer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sommer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kremer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Sommer misses.
Kremer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommer lands a slapping body shot.
Kremer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sommer moves away.
Sommer staying out of range there.
Sommer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Sommer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kremer cracks Sommer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sommer's coach down at Räkälä was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sommer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kremer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sommer throws a hook to the side of Kremer's head but Kremer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kremer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kremer looks to throw the jab but Sommer is out of range.
Kremer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sommer is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sommer! But no joy.
Sommer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kremer.
Sommer tries to move into range but Kremer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sommer throws a hook to the side of Kremer's head but Kremer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sommer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kremer swings widly with a right hand
and Sommer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kremer misses with a hook
and Sommer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommer misses with a left hand
and Kremer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sommer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kremer.
Kremer throws out a loose jab but Sommer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kremer throws a right hand that misses
letting Sommer counter with a right hand.
Sommer misses with an uppercut.
Sommer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kremer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kremer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kremer. Sommer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kremer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Kremer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kremer misses with a hook
and Sommer counters with a straight right hand.
Kremer misses with a wild body shot.
Sommer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Kremer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kremer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sommer eats them both and turns towards Kremer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kremer scores with a body shot.
Kremer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sommer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Sommer.
 Kremer is rocked!
Sommer is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kremer flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kremer is out cold! Sommer holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Sommer!
A very excited looking Trouble Sommer 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gumpy Stoice (ranked 3013 p4p, 5062 weight class) and Alex Pereira (ranked 126 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gumpy Stoice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Gumpy Stoice has been cut.
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira lands a hook that snaps the head of Stoice backwards.
Stoice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pereira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pereira pulls Stoice into guard.
Stoice trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoice wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stoice is looking to work some ground and pound but Pereira has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoice postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pereira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stoice, into his guard.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving.
Pereira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pereira landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira stays in close to Stoice's body and controls the position.
Pereira stands up over Stoice, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stoice holds on and takes a little breather.
Stoice looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoice, not yet.
Pereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoice works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pereira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pereira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stoice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pereira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stoice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pereira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoice defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoice wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pereira trying to control the action but Stoice is working from the bottom.
Pereira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pereira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stoice defends it well.
Pereira slips a nice elbow through Stoice's hands, connecting with Stoice's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoice is looking to improve his position.
Pereira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pereira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stoice knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pereira is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gumpy Stoice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pereira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stoice swivels and escapes.
Stoice misses with a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a takedown into side control.
Stoice is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stoice tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pereira wants to free his trapped foot but Stoice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pereira is stalling here. Stoice is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pereira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stoice has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stoice controlling the position.
Alex Pereira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereira manages to get back to half guard.
Pereira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoice is looking to advance position but Pereira won't allow it.
Stoice seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pereira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stoice wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving.
Pereira looking for subs off his back but Stoice has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stoice is looking to advance position but Pereira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoice gets back to half guard.
Pereira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pereira.
Stoice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pereira.
Pereira is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stoice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Stoice trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pereira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stoice is holding on to half guard well.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pereira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pereira is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoice on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pereira thows a huge punch but Stoice dodges it nicely.
Stoice is looking to control Pereira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stoice avoid being mounted?
Pereira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gumpy Stoice's cut is getting worse.
Pereira slows the pace down in half guard.
Stoice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira drops an elbow to the side of Stoice's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gumpy Stoice's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stoice throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoice tries to keep at a distance but Pereira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Gumpy Stoice's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pereira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving.
Stoice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira looking to pass the guard.
Pereira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoice trying to control the position.
Pereira landing with the ground and pound.
Pereira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pereira 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.
Pereira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stoice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pereira stalling away here and it's allowed Stoice to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stoice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pereira throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira scoring with some ground and pound.
Jeez, Gumpy Stoice's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gumpy Stoice's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alex Pereira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lobsang Tsering (ranked 1582 p4p, 2491 weight class) and Sato Ngata (ranked 89 p4p, 117 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sato Ngata enters the cage!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lobsang Tsering!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sato Ngata!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata fails to land the takedown.
Ngata misses with a two punch combination.
Ngata throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Lobsang Tsering has been cut.
Tsering stuffs the takedown attempt from Ngata. Ngata gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsering changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ngata takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata stops a takedown attempt from Tsering.
Ngata breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Ngata misses
and Tsering counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ngata won't be happy with that.
Ngata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsering. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsering is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ngata is trying to escape and Tsering transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ngata is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tsering! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lobsang Tsering!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mferi (ranked 1078 p4p, 2282 weight class) and Plugger Dukes (ranked 147 p4p, 274 weight class). Mike Mferi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Plugger Dukes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Plugger Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Mferi.
Mferi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mferi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dukes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mferi lands an overhand right.
Dukes is looking to clinch.
Mferi sends Dukes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mferi is motioning to the referee to let Dukes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Dukes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Mferi finish him?
Mferi lands a big right hand that sends Dukes crashing to the mat! Mferi stays standing though and waves Dukes back to his feet!
Dukes throws a combination that misses
and Mferi counters with a right hand from hell and Dukes is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
An out of breath Mike Mferi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiba Yamasaki (ranked 1486 p4p, 2217 weight class) and Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 110 p4p, 137 weight class). Shihsaidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: “Soviet Connection”. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiba Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shihsaidov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamasaki under the eye.
Yamasaki missing with a left hand there. Shihsaidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Shihsaidov rushes Yamasaki and presses him up against the cage.
Yamasaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yamasaki wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Yamasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Yamasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Shihsaidov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shihsaidov manages to break the clinch.
Shihsaidov looks to land a left hand but Yamasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick there by Shihsaidov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yamasaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov clinches.
Shihsaidov stalling in the clinch.
Yamasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Yamasaki - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Yamasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yamasaki has Shihsaidov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yamasaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shihsaidov tumbling to the mat - Yamasaki dives into Shihsaidov's guard.
Yamasaki throws an elbow that misses. Shihsaidov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamasaki's guard. Nice move by Shihsaidov!
Yamasaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shihsaidov's guard.
Shihsaidov looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shihsaidov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shihsaidov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shihsaidov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Shihsaidov's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamasaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Yamasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yamasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Shihsaidov is retaining full guard.
Shihsaidov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamasaki.
Shihsaidov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamasaki won't allow Shihsaidov to sweep him here.
Shihsaidov is still trying to improve position.
Shihsaidov can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yamasaki is nestled in close to Shihsaidov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yamasaki working Shihsaidov over with strikes.
Shihsaidov is rocked!
Yamasaki is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shihsaidov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Yamasaki fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shihsaidov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Yamasaki! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiba Yamasaki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Pike (ranked 566 p4p, 2693 weight class) and Ibrahim Conrad (ranked 47 p4p, 154 weight class). Pike's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibrahim Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad looks to land a combination but Pike avoids it well.
Conrad throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Conrad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Conrad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Conrad throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Conrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pike eats them both and turns towards Conrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conrad wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Pike slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pike counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Pike's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pike tests Conrad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pike lands a jab.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up with Pike, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes Pike against the cage but Pike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pike lands a body shot.
Conrad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pike lands a right hook to the body.
Pike stuns Conrad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conrad looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conrad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Pike.
Conrad misses with a combination
and Pike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ibrahim Conrad has been cut.
Pike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pike is looking to wear down Conrad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pike. Conrad shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Pike.
Pike lands with a kick to the temple. Conrad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Conrad is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Pike.
Pike with the inside leg kick.
Pike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conrad at a distance.
Conrad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pike connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conrad scrambles back to his feet.
Conrad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Conrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Pike finish him?
Pike drops Conrad with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Conrad looks back up at him and smiles so Pike waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Conrad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pike counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Conrad is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Darwin (ranked 1085 p4p, 2276 weight class) and Xavier Schmidt (ranked 146 p4p, 277 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James Darwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darwin lands with a cross.
Darwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Darwin scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schmidt to the ground. Darwin is now in Schmidt's guard.
Darwin trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Darwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darwin slips nicely into half guard.
Darwin is working for a kimura but Schmidt is defending it quite comfortably.
Schmidt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin working over Schmidt with some ground and pound. Schmidt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Darwin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schmidt!
Darwin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Xavier Schmidt has been cut.
Darwin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Schmidt in real trouble here! The ref calls for Schmidt to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Darwin!
James Darwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somrak Khamsing (ranked 2480 p4p, 2597 weight class) and Rodrigo Caceres (ranked 296 p4p, 307 weight class). Khamsing comes to the cage accompanied by Wai khru ram muay. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Somrak Khamsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caceres shoots and misses
and Khamsing counters with a head kick. That will keep Caceres thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Khamsing looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caceres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters with a good, hard body kick but Caceres shrugs it off.
Khamsing instigates a clinch.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caceres dodges an elbow strike from Khamsing.
Khamsing gets underhooks to prevent Caceres's takedown attempt.
Somrak Khamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Caceres.
Khamsing throws an elbow but it misses.
Caceres avoids the elbow strike from Khamsing, against the cage.
The referee calls for Caceres to work.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Caceres in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caceres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khamsing is keeping busy.
Caceres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Caceres in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khamsing throws an elbow but misses.
Caceres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khamsing gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Khamsing misses with an elbow strike.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caceres is struggling to control the position.
Khamsing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caceres.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khamsing just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caceres's brow.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Khamsing misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khamsing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khamsing as he avoids it easily.
Caceres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khamsing is fending him off so far but Caceres persists. Nope, Khamsing circles away and we're back to standing.
Khamsing quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khamsing but Khamsing pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khamsing moves into range and clinches up with Caceres.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Caceres 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khamsing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caceres avoids a wild elbow strike from Khamsing.
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khamsing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khamsing has Caceres up against the cage in a clinch.
Caceres is trying to drag Khamsing to the mat but Khamsing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing lands an elbow that stopped Caceres in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Caceres drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khamsing gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khamsing throws an elbow but it misses.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Caceres stalling the fight.
Caceres controlling the action here for a moment.
Caceres continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Caceres taking a breather.
Caceres has Khamsing pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khamsing manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing misses with an elbow strike.
Khamsing pushes off an throws an elbow but Caceres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Caceres shrugs off.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Caceres is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Khamsing throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Khamsing.
Khamsing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caceres is looking for a takedown.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khamsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Caceres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khamsing misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somrak Khamsing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caceres with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters with an inside leg kick.
Khamsing drives through and clinches with Caceres against the cage.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caceres avoids the elbow strike from Khamsing, against the cage.
Caceres has Khamsing pressed against the cage.
Caceres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khamsing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khamsing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caceres can do to turn this around?
Caceres takes an elbow to the temple.
Caceres looking for a takedown.
Somrak Khamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Caceres.
Khamsing is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caceres's defenses.
Caceres is looking for a takedown.
Caceres wants a takedown.
Khamsing controlling the action here for a moment.
Caceres looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres blocks an elbow strike from Khamsing.
Stalling in the clinch from Caceres.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Khamsing gets underhooks to prevent Caceres's takedown attempt.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Caceres takes an elbow to the temple.
Caceres blocks an elbow strike from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
Khamsing leaning his opponent against the cage.
Caceres tries for a takedown but Khamsing manages to get underhooks.
Caceres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khamsing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khamsing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caceres is pushing Khamsing up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khamsing stalling against the cage.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caceres's defenses.
Khamsing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caceres.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Somrak Khamsing has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Rodrigo Caceres has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caceres stalling.
Khamsing prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caceres is breathing heavily.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caceres dodges an elbow strike from Khamsing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Caceres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khamsing.
Caceres stalling in the clinch.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caceres is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khamsing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khamsing manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caceres avoids the elbow strike from Khamsing, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khamsing.
Khamsing pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Caceres can't get the takedown.
Khamsing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khamsing misses with an elbow over the top.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamsing is defending well.
Caceres tries to score a body lock takedown but Khamsing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khamsing pushes off an throws an elbow but Caceres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khamsing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamsing lands a damaging elbow.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamsing gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Caceres shrugs off.
Caceres is rocked!
Khamsing gets underhooks to prevent Caceres's takedown attempt.
Khamsing throws an elbow that misses.
Caceres wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamsing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khamsing lands an elbow just above Caceres 's eye.
Caceres is still on wobbly legs! Can Khamsing finish him?
Caceres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamsing is defending well.
Caceres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khamsing avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somrak Khamsing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Caceres's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khamsing feints a jab and as Caceres dips his head, Khamsing unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Caceres right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Caceres falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Khamsing smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Somrak Khamsing!
A relieved looking Somrak Khamsing thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sarinnen (ranked 278 p4p, 903 weight class) and Big Fish (ranked 25 p4p, 73 weight class). Fish comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant Stop - RHCP kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Sarinnen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Fish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Sarinnen.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fish cracks Sarinnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Sarinnen there.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but Fish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarinnen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarinnen is on top in guard.
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Sarinnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish working a defensive guard here.
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sarinnen rolls with it to try and escape but Fish cranks on the arm and Sarinnen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Fish!
Big Fish is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Big Fish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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