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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 3242 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Gage Jordan (ranked 183 p4p, 188 weight class). Jordan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Kray - Princess Cuts Mah Wrist. Gage Jordan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyoji Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gage Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick lands for Jordan.
A nice leg kick from Jordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Jordan's head but Jordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Jordan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jordan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Horiguchi is working for a kimura but Jordan is defending it quite comfortably.
Jordan looking for submissions off his back.
Jordan wants to control but Horiguchi is keeping busy.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but Jordan defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan actively working from the bottom here.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordan actively working from the bottom here.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordan won't allow Horiguchi to pass to mount.
Horiguchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Horiguchi trying to control the pace.
Horiguchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jordan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi uses his free foot to push down on Jordan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan regains half guard.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horiguchi is working for an americana but Jordan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Horiguchi was thinking about the submission.
Horiguchi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horiguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Horiguchi trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
Jordan can't keep his opponent in guard - Horiguchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jordan scores with a few weak punches.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horiguchi landing strikes from the mount.
Horiguchi landing strikes from the mount.
Horiguchi controlling from the full mount.
Horiguchi landing strikes from the mount and Jordan is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan is looking to improve his position but Horiguchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Horiguchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jordan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jordan ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jordan tries to land a front kick but Horiguchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi gets a double leg takedown into Jordan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi forces his way into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Jordan is defending well.
Still in half guard, Horiguchi seems content to control.
Horiguchi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jordan!
BOOM! Horiguchi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Horiguchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to improve his position but Horiguchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jordan is looking to escape.
Horiguchi lands a big shot there that rocks Jordan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Horiguchi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jordan hang on?
Horiguchi trying to control but Jordan is having none of it.
Horiguchi cracks Jordan with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyoji Horiguchi!
A victorious Kyoji Horiguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamari Daugherty (ranked 2106 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Matto Kaveri (ranked 108 p4p, 142 weight class). Daugherty comes to the cage accompanied by Loading. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Tokyo, Kamari Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matto Kaveri!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daugherty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaveri has time to react.
Kaveri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daugherty.
Daugherty works Kaveri's body with a nice hook.
Kaveri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daugherty looks to land a left hand but Kaveri moved out of range nicely.
Daugherty moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaveri or perhaps it was just good defense by Daugherty, which made it look bad.
Daugherty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaveri misses with a two punch combination.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Daugherty enables Kaveri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Daugherty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaveri stops Daugherty from standing up.
Daugherty controlling the position.
Daugherty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaveri won't allow Daugherty to sweep him here.
Kaveri 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.
Kaveri won't allow Daugherty to sweep him here.
Daugherty trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaveri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daugherty is keeping the position for now.
Kaveri 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.
Daugherty 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.
Daugherty wants to stand but Kaveri is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daugherty pulls Kaveri in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaveri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kaveri looking to pass the guard.
Kaveri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daugherty 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.
Daugherty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Daugherty looking for a sweep. Not yet Daugherty, not yet.
Kaveri 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.
Kaveri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daugherty dives on top into guard.
Kaveri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daugherty escapes and throws Kaveri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaveri is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Daugherty.
Daugherty controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri regains half guard.
Daugherty tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kaveri controls his leg.
Kaveri throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Daugherty wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaveri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back.
Daugherty works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaveri holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Daugherty tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kaveri slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty tries to stand and escape but Kaveri is controlling the position.
Kaveri tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kaveri has a hand on Daugherty's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Daugherty takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Daugherty prevents Kaveri from getting the reversal.
Daugherty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kaveri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaveri throws a strike from the bottom but Daugherty uses the opportunity to take his back.
Kaveri rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaveri flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamari Daugherty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daugherty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaveri counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaveri misses with a double jab.
Kaveri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Daugherty throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaveri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Daugherty misses.
Daugherty cracks Kaveri with an open hand slap.
Kaveri misses with a lunging right hand
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matto Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaveri misses with an uppercut. Daugherty saw that one coming.
Kaveri misses with a leg kick.
Daugherty looks to land a left hand but Kaveri moved out of range nicely.
Kaveri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daugherty.
Daugherty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kaveri. Those never looked like landing.
Kaveri misses with a left hand
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaveri shoots and misses
and Daugherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daugherty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut.
Kaveri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daugherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaveri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaveri shoots in for a double leg but Daugherty sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaveri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaveri throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Daugherty misses the target.
Daugherty throws a head kick that misses
letting Kaveri counter with a right hand.
Daugherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaveri is just out of range.
Daugherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaveri.
Daugherty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaveri can do to turn this around?
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Daugherty throws out a loose jab but Kaveri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaveri throws out a counter right but Daugherty avoids it with no problem.
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Kaveri.
Kamari Daugherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut.
Kaveri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daugherty manages to avoid it.
Daugherty throwing a counter right hand but Kaveri manages to avoid it.
Kaveri blocks a head kick by Daugherty.
Daugherty misses with a looping right.
Daugherty throws a head kick that misses.
Kaveri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri throws a big shot that misses.
Daugherty misses with an uppercut. Kaveri saw that one coming.
Daugherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Daugherty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaveri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Daugherty did well to prevent Kaveri getting side control.
Daugherty tries to get to full guard but Kaveri has control of the leg.
Kaveri 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.
Daugherty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaveri is working away from the top position though.
Daugherty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daugherty tries to get out of the position.
Daugherty pushes Kaveri off looking to stand but Kaveri dives back in and keeps control.
Daugherty is looking for a sweep. Kaveri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty is pressing down on Kaveri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Daugherty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daugherty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daugherty has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Daugherty passes Kaveri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaveri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaveri thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daugherty trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty wants to pass the guard but Kaveri is keeping the position.
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
Kaveri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Daugherty preventing the sweep.
Daugherty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaveri has his foot on Daugherty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daugherty works his way back into a safe position though.
Daugherty wants to control from the top but Kaveri keeps moving.
Kaveri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daugherty defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kamari Daugherty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matto Kaveri'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!
Kaveri misses with a leg kick
and Daugherty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daugherty looks to throw the jab but Kaveri is out of range.
Kaveri dives in and grabs Daugherty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Daugherty pushes down on Kaveri's head and hops out.
Kaveri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daugherty throws a jab when Kaveri was well out of range.
A big left from Daugherty misses.
Kaveri takes a swing at Daugherty's ribcage but misses.
Kaveri shoots in looking for a takedown. Daugherty tries to sprawl out of it but Kaveri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daugherty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaveri.
Kamari Daugherty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matto Kaveri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaveri has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Kaveri misses
and Daugherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daugherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaveri slips under a jab from Daugherty.
Kaveri throws an off balance right hand
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Daugherty. No joy for Kaveri on that attempt.
Kaveri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daugherty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daugherty drops Kaveri with a beautiful combination! Kaveri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daugherty is looking for the KO!
 Kaveri is rocked!
That has opened up Matto Kaveri's cut even more.
Daugherty throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
A big left from Daugherty misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daugherty loads up on a big right hand but Kaveri slips the punch.
Kaveri ducks under a wild hook from Daugherty.
Kaveri blocks a jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaveri.
Daugherty explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Daugherty scores with a nice strike.
Kaveri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daugherty throws a counter high kick but Kaveri was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri slips under a jab from Daugherty.
Daugherty throws a lazy right hand but Kaveri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaveri moves in looking to clinch but Daugherty pushes him off.
Kaveri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daugherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaveri misses with a takedown attempt - Daugherty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Daugherty misses its intended target.
Kamari Daugherty is winning the standup battle so far.
Daugherty misses with a head kick.
Kaveri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daugherty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaveri avoids the head kick by Daugherty.
Kaveri looks to land a left hand but Daugherty moved out of range nicely.
Daugherty lands with a cross.
A big left from Daugherty misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugherty throws a head kick but Kaveri moves out of range.
Kaveri shoots in for a takedown but Daugherty shows good takedown defense.
Kaveri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daugherty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daugherty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaveri has gone for a leg lock! Daugherty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaveri's guard.
Kaveri is looking for a triangle but Daugherty pushes his legs off easily.
Daugherty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaveri is looking for a triangle here but Daugherty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Daugherty works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri is looking for a sweep.
Daugherty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaveri tries to bench press Daugherty off him but Daugherty keeps the position.
Kaveri looking for a sweep but Daugherty has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Matto Kaveri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daugherty tries to control but Kaveri wriggling away.
Kaveri gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaveri actively working from the bottom here.
Kamari Daugherty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daugherty passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamari Daugherty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daugherty 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamari Daugherty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Juntunen (ranked 1560 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Thiago Castro (ranked 200 p4p, 421 weight class). Thiago Castro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Castro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Juntunen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juntunen's waist but Juntunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
It looked like Juntunen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castro.
A big right from Juntunen misses.
Juntunen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Thiago Castro has been cut.
A jab from Juntunen misses.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntunen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sami Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Juntunen with a nice calf kick.
Juntunen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castro is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen throws a head punch that misses.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castro blocks an uppercut.
Juntunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro throws a hook to the side of Juntunen's head but Juntunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Juntunen saw that one coming.
Thiago Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juntunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Castro lands a jab to the nose.
Juntunen swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juntunen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntunen tries to score with a low kick but Castro moves his leg out of the way.
Castro feints the counter takedown.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juntunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Juntunen did well to prevent Castro getting side control.
Castro prevents Juntunen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juntunen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castro.
Juntunen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castro's back!
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen wants to control but Castro manages to buck him off and is now in Juntunen's guard! Nice work there by Castro!
Castro scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntunen is retaining full guard.
Juntunen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro trying to control but Juntunen is working from the bottom.
Juntunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Castro trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castro wants to sweep here but Juntunen controlling him for the moment.
Castro keeps trying to improve his position.
Juntunen trying to control but Castro is working from the bottom.
Juntunen won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Juntunen wants to control from the top but Castro keeps moving.
Castro controls Juntunen momentarily but Juntunen frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juntunen misses with a low kick.
Castro dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castro. That did some damage!
Castro avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Juntunen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Castro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Juntunen defends it nicely.
Castro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Juntunen pinned against the cage. Juntunen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Juntunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juntunen works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Juntunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Castro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juntunen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen blocks a jab.
Castro dives in for a single leg takedown but Juntunen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juntunen feints and then cracks Castro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castro down.
Castro misses with a takedown attempt
and Juntunen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntunen misses with a looping left.
Castro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juntunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Juntunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro misses with a hook.
Juntunen fakes the leg kick and cracks Castro in the body.
Juntunen scores with a leg kick.
Juntunen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntunen lands a lovely overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Castro blocks the leg kick.
Juntunen tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Castro or perhaps it was just good defense by Juntunen, which made it look bad.
Sami Juntunen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Castro.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen throws a leg kick but Castro moved away.
Sami Juntunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Castro shoots and misses
and Juntunen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juntunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Juntunen lands a jab to the nose.
Juntunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juntunen.
Juntunen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Castro just manages to avoid it.
Juntunen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juntunen defends well and Castro ends up having to push Juntunen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castro checks a leg kick nicely.
Castro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juntunen moves into the clinch successfully.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Juntunen.
Juntunen blocks a body shot from Castro.
Juntunen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juntunen misses with a knee strike.
Juntunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Castro as he checks the leg kick.
Juntunen throws a head kick but Castro moves out of range.
We've been informed that Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Juntunen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castro avoids a kick to the body.
Castro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Juntunen wants to stand and escape but Castro is having none of it.
Juntunen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro cracks Juntunen with a solid left hand.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro landing with the ground and pound.
Castro wants to control from the top but Juntunen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro pushing down on Juntunen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juntunen moves into full guard.
Castro working some strikes from top position.
 It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
Juntunen is trying to control the position but Castro postures up.
Juntunen is pulling down on Castro's head to control his posture.
Castro is working Juntunen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Juntunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Juntunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Juntunen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juntunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juntunen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Castro has locked up a guillotine! Castro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Juntunen is holding on here and Castro must be using up a lot of energy. Juntunen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Castro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Castro!
Thiago Castro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Calloway (ranked 2094 p4p, 3014 weight class) and Aldo Leopold (ranked 259 p4p, 350 weight class). Jim Calloway 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aldo Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calloway with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Calloway chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calloway accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leopold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calloway is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Calloway throws a big right hand that misses.
Leopold trying to keep a closed guard but Calloway is proving a slippery customer.
Calloway is looking to work some ground and pound but Leopold has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway throws an elbow that misses. Leopold uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calloway's guard. Nice move by Leopold!
Leopold pushes down on Calloway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Leopold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Calloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Calloway is looking to get back to full guard here but Leopold has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leopold lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calloway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Calloway manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leopold's best efforts.
Calloway tries to roll over but Leopold keeps him under control.
Calloway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Leopold looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calloway is looking for a sweep. Leopold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calloway is holding on to half guard well.
Leopold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calloway is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway is trying to control but Leopold manages to pass to mount!
Calloway is trying to escape the mount.
Calloway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Calloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leopold connects with a nice short shot to Calloway's temple.
Leopold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Calloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leopold stopping the sweep attempt from Calloway.
Calloway keeping moving, preventing Leopold from controlling successfully.
Calloway looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leopold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Calloway trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopold blocks the strikes from Calloway.
Calloway wants to control but Leopold is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aldo Leopold will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leopold on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calloway lands with a straight right. Leopold didn't see that one coming.
Calloway has closed the distance and engaged Leopold in a clinch.
Calloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leopold or not.
Leopold is trying to pull guard but Calloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calloway has Leopold pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Calloway pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Leopold tumbling to the mat - Calloway dives into Leopold's guard.
Calloway distracts Leopold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leopold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calloway throws a strike but Leopold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway wants to improve his position but instead Leopold has moved into half guard.
Calloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Leopold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calloway has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Calloway is looking for a sweep. Leopold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Calloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leopold is working away from the top position though.
Calloway tries to roll over but Leopold keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Leopold working the head and body with strikes.
Calloway wants to control but Leopold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calloway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Calloway.
Calloway is striking off his back. Leopold thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Calloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Calloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leopold is working away from the top position though.
Calloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Aldo Leopold has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calloway keeps working.
Calloway tries to roll over but Leopold keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Leopold.
Calloway is looking to improve his position.
Calloway is working hard here to advance position.
Calloway trying to get back to full guard but Leopold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Calloway is desperately trying to improve his position but Leopold has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leopold raining down shots from the mount!
Calloway tries to hold on but Leopold postures up.
Leopold pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Jim Calloway has been cut.
Calloway sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leopold lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calloway trying to hold on to Leopold's head to control him but Leopold postures up.
Leopold working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aldo Leopold will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Calloway's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Leopold dives in and grabs Calloway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calloway pushes down on Leopold's head and hops out.
Calloway closes the distance and clinches.
Calloway tries to throw a body punch but Leopold avoids it by throwing Calloway back against the cage.
A short right from Calloway on the inside.
Leopold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leopold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Aldo Leopold has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Calloway.
Calloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calloway decides to pull guard.
Calloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leopold manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leopold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calloway has managed to get both his arms back between Leopold's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calloway wants to pass the guard but Leopold is keeping the position.
Calloway keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leopold's head.
Calloway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Calloway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Leopold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Calloway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calloway postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jim Calloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway advances position into side control!
Calloway looking to control but instead Leopold has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Leopold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Calloway scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leopold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Calloway pulls his head out easily.
Calloway trying to control the action but Leopold is working from the bottom.
Calloway working the head and body with strikes.
Calloway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leopold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Calloway controlling the action here.
Calloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leopold can do to turn this around?
Calloway wants to control but Leopold is keeping him busy.
Calloway perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Calloway is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leopold on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leopold is rocked!
That has opened up Aldo Leopold's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calloway lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Leopold! More strikes land and this one is all over! Calloway jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Calloway!
Jim Calloway 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thorrosen Lighthammer (ranked 1524 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Hamza Kosen (ranked 89 p4p, 87 weight class). Hamza Kosen 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thorrosen Lighthammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamza Kosen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosen.
Kosen tests Lighthammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lighthammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kosen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lighthammer misses with a straight left.
Kosen misses with a leg kick
and Lighthammer counters with a straight right hand.
Kosen misses with a takedown
and Lighthammer counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lighthammer throws a jab when Kosen was well out of range.
Kosen slips a straight right by Lighthammer.
Lighthammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Kosen misses with a hook. Lighthammer ducked under it nicely.
Kosen connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kosen. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Lighthammer tries to move into range but Kosen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lighthammer connects with the punch.
Kosen misses with a takedown attempt
and Lighthammer counters with a straight right hand.
Thorrosen Lighthammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Kosen.
Kosen looks to land a left hand but Lighthammer moved out of range nicely.
Lighthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosen throws a hook to the side of Lighthammer's head but Lighthammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lighthammer throws a body punch but Kosen moves out of range.
Kosen moves away from the strike by Lighthammer.
Kosen misses with a wild body shot.
Lighthammer throws a body punch but Kosen moves out of range.
Kosen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Lighthammer misses the target.
Kosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lighthammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lighthammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lighthammer cracks Kosen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosen tries to clinch but Lighthammer moves away
and Lighthammer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kosen thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kosen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosen scores with a punch to the head.
Lighthammer scores with a shot to the body.
Lighthammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lighthammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kosen scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kosen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lighthammer works Kosen's body with a nice hook.
Kosen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kosen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lighthammer throws a shot to the body.
Lighthammer scores with a jab to the body.
Kosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lighthammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kosen manages to avoid it.
Kosen misses the jab.
Lighthammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kosen misses the jab.
Lighthammer misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosen sizes up Lighthammer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kosen tries to clinch
and Lighthammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lighthammer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kosen finds it's way round the side to connect with Lighthammer's head.
It looks like Thorrosen Lighthammer has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Kosen. Beautiful body shot.
Kosen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lighthammer moves forwards but Kosen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Lighthammer is rocked!
Kosen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lighthammer to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lighthammer looks to clinch but Kosen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lighthammer taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hamza Kosen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Elofsson (ranked 1048 p4p, 2194 weight class) and Rudo Ryokale (ranked 64 p4p, 111 weight class). Rudo Ryokale 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elofsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Elofsson.
Elofsson slips under a jab.
Ryokale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Rudo Ryokale has been cut.
Elofsson misses with a body shot.
Elofsson lands a left and a right that send Ryokale crashing to the mat, dazed. Elofsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ryokale is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryokale gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Elofsson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ryokale wakes up just in time to hear Elofsson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Elofsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holdin MyCock (ranked 1246 p4p, 1381 weight class) and Miketh The Bike (ranked 164 p4p, 182 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holdin MyCock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miketh The Bike!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MyCock misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Bike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MyCock.
MyCock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Bike doesn't seem bothered though.
MyCock has taken the fight to the clinch.
MyCock lands with a short shot to the head.
MyCock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Bike walks away with a smile on his face. MyCock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MyCock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Bike ducks under a wild hook from MyCock.
A slow jab from The Bike misses its intended target.
The Bike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MyCock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As The Bike looks to move away, MyCock throws a big counter combo but The Bike just gets out of the way.
MyCock misses the jab.
The Bike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MyCock manages to avoid it.
The Bike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MyCock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MyCock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MyCock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bike throws out the jab.
MyCock moves out of range as The Bike strikes.
MyCock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MyCock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.
MyCock throws a body punch but The Bike moves out of range.
MyCock throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Bike misses with a looping right.
The Bike throws a body punch but MyCock moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from MyCock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miketh The Bike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Bike swings for the body but MyCock moves out of range.
MyCock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bike.
MyCock scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - The Bike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MyCock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Bike.
The Bike looks to throw the jab but MyCock is out of range.
MyCock slips a jab from The Bike.
The Bike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MyCock was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bike.
The Bike is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MyCock slips a jab from The Bike.
MyCock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Bike.
MyCock avoids the body shot from The Bike.
MyCock throws a big counter combination but The Bike scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from MyCock does it's job there.
It looks like Miketh The Bike has been cut.
The Bike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MyCock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bike throws a big shot that misses.
The Bike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MyCock manages to avoid it.
The Bike throws a body punch but MyCock moves out of range.
MyCock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MyCock slips a straight right by The Bike.
MyCock lands the left hand.
MyCock cracks The Bike with a right hand to the side of the head.
OH! The Bike has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! MyCock smells blood and charges in for the finish! MyCock unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of The Bike sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Holdin MyCock!
Holdin MyCock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Beltran (ranked 700 p4p, 1355 weight class) and Onyx Outlaw (ranked 43 p4p, 83 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Beltran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Onyx Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outlaw thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Outlaw misses with a shot to the body
letting Beltran counter with a right hand.
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Outlaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outlaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Outlaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beltran counters with a left and a right that stings Outlaw.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut
and Outlaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran cracks a nice hook into Outlaw's ribs.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outlaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw misses with a right hand
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outlaw misses with a looping left.
A cross from Beltran lands.
Outlaw misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
Beltran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beltran slips a straight right by Outlaw.
Outlaw throws an off balance right hand
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outlaw looks winded!
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Beltran drops Outlaw with a beautiful combination! Outlaw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beltran is looking for the KO!
Outlaw is rocked!
It looks like Onyx Outlaw has been cut.
Outlaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beltran ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Outlaw out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mike Beltran 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tavish Gray (ranked 544 p4p, 2134 weight class) and Jean Claude (ranked 71 p4p, 263 weight class). Tavish Gray could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jean Claude's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tavish Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Gray. Beautiful body shot.
Claude changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Claude fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Claude trying to control the position but Gray is working away.
Claude working the ground and pound but Gray is defending the strikes.
Gray wants to control but Claude postures up.
Gray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but Claude drags him back down.
Claude throws a strike aimed at the side of Gray's head but Gray avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claude sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gray is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Claude tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Claude in side control lands a decent elbow.
Claude controls the position.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
Claude misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Claude looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gray tries to buck Claude off but Claude is having none of it.
Claude is chipping away with strikes.
Claude scores with a couple of short elbows.
Claude lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gray down.
Gray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Claude on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claude lands a nice forearm strike.
Claude tries to move to mount but Gray blocks the move with his legs.
Claude working away.
Claude is working Gray over with some ground and pound from side control.
Claude lands a few punches from side control.
Claude misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claude is chipping away with strikes.
Gray struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claude tries to advance to mount but Gray denies him.
Claude cracks Gray with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claude looks up at the clock and then as Gray takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Claude smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Gray's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Claude wants to control but Gray is keeping him busy.
Gray is trying to control Claude's posture but Claude avoids it.
Claude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Claude lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gray is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Claude is controlling him well.
Gray takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Claude's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Claude is putting a hurting on Gray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Claude lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claude working the ground and pound from side control.
Gray is rocked!
Gray tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Oh Gray is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claude connects with a bit shot that sees Gray covering up! More strikes from Claude and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Claude is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude!
A victorious Jean Claude thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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