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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brusse Liee (ranked 2822 p4p, 2223 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 333 p4p, 272 weight class). Liee's entrance music is Disturbed - Indestructible [Official Music Video]. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brusse Liee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liee throws a series of punches but Veainu avoids them all with ease.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Liee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Liee moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Veainu lunges at Liee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Liee's hand.
 It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Liee gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Veainu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Liee is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
In defeat, Brusse Liee stepped up to the mic, saying 'No! Not water! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ohhh! I'm melting! I'm melting! What a world, what a world! It was a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 1900 p4p, 22762 weight class) and Ethan Campbell (ranked 239 p4p, 492 weight class). Marco Bjurstrom had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Campbell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell wants to clinch but Bjurstrom slips to the side
and Bjurstrom counters with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bjurstrom.
Campbell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell tries to move into range but Bjurstrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bjurstrom clinches up against the cage.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Campbell wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjurstrom won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom digs a right hand underneath Campbell's ribcage. Campbell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campbell looks winded!
Bjurstrom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjurstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjurstrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Bjurstrom has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Bjurstrom gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjurstrom has picked Campbell up - he's going for a ride! Bjurstrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bjurstrom passes to full mount!
Bjurstrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bjurstrom has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Campbell is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Bjurstrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Bjurstrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 22631 p4p, 24341 weight class) and John Albertson (ranked 487 p4p, 483 weight class). The key to victory for Mariusz Pudzianowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 16 - 84 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albertson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pudzianowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Albertson 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertson is nestled in close to Pudzianowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albertson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pudzianowski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson with shots to the head and body - Pudzianowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Albertson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pudzianowski is trying to escape the mount.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson is having none of it.
Albertson dominating with strikes here.
Albertson landing strikes from the mount.
Albertson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Albertson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Albertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Albertson with the ground and pound from mount.
Albertson lands a couple of good shots and Pudzianowski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertson keeps control of the position easily here as Pudzianowski tries to buck him off.
Pudzianowski trying to get back to his feet but Albertson is in full control for now.
Albertson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pudzianowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Pudzianowski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up.
Albertson gets his hands free as Pudzianowski looks to control.
Albertson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Albertson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Pudzianowski.
Albertson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pudzianowski up.
Albertson is landing with strikes from the back.
Albertson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Albertson has Pudzianowski flattened out and is raining down punches.
Albertson controlling the position well here. Pudzianowski rolled but Albertson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pudzianowski showing good submission defense here.
Albertson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pudzianowski doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albertson fails to land the takedown.
Pudzianowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Albertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pudzianowski.
Albertson goes for a double leg but Pudzianowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pudzianowski continues to drive forward.
Pudzianowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Albertson gets a takedown into half guard.
Albertson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
John Albertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski tries to roll over but Albertson keeps him under control.
Albertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pudzianowski tries to kick Albertson off but Albertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson trying to control the action but Pudzianowski is working from the bottom.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand back up but Albertson is controlling him
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to is feet but Albertson passes into side control.
Pudzianowski pushes Albertson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Albertson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Albertson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Albertson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pudzianowski!
Albertson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Albertson looking to finish Pudzianowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pudzianowski!
Albertson trying to control but Pudzianowski is having none of it.
Albertson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Albertson controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Albertson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Albertson landing punches.
Albertson landing strikes from the mount and Pudzianowski is in trouble!
Albertson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Albertson with a couple of short strikes.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Albertson lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries to buck Albertson off but he can't manage it.
Pudzianowski tries to lock up and control but Albertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albertson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Albertson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albertson landing shots from mount.
Albertson looking to finish Pudzianowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pudzianowski!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Albertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Albertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Albertson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Albertson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Albertson checks a leg kick.
Albertson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pudzianowski!
Albertson working the head with strikes.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson postures up.
Albertson is putting a hurting on Pudzianowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Albertson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pudzianowski's legs.
Albertson happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski is trying to control Albertson's posture but Albertson avoids it.
Albertson grinds an elbow into Pudzianowski's temple.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Albertson postures up.
The referee asks Albertson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Albertson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Albertson moves into full mount!
Albertson tries to control but Pudzianowski wriggling away.
Pudzianowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Albertson on the ground.
Pudzianowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pudzianowski hang on?
Pudzianowski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Albertson looking to control but Pudzianowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Albertson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pudzianowski turns into him and now he's in Albertson's guard.
Pudzianowski looking to sit in guard and control but Albertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Albertson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Albertson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Albertson scoring with some ground and pound.
Albertson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pudzianowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albertson wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving.
Albertson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Albertson connects with a couple of short punches.
Pudzianowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
John Albertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albertson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Albertson won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet.
Albertson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Albertson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albertson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Albertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Albertson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Albertson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 2405 p4p, 23776 weight class) and Krzysztof Zakrzewski (ranked 220 p4p, 383 weight class). Kanaani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Mehdi Kanaani had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krzysztof Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanaani.
Kanaani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Zakrzewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kanaani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kanaani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kanaani. That snapped Zakrzewski's head back.
Kanaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Zakrzewski throws a sloppy head kick
and Kanaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kanaani lands a big uppercut and Zakrzewski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zakrzewski looks OK. Kanaani waves Zakrzewski back to his feet!
 Zakrzewski is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zakrzewski shoots and misses
and Kanaani counters with a right hand from hell and Zakrzewski is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehdi Kanaani!
An out of breath Mehdi Kanaani 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 750 p4p, 2098 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 103 p4p, 237 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. Brownie Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Vieira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a big counter combination but Vieira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vieira defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Anderson pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Vieira is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Vieira drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vieira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vieira trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vieira has picked Anderson up and slammed him! Anderson can't keep hold of the triangle and Vieira manages to pass to side control!
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vieira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vieira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira checks the leg kick.
Anderson misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Vieira avoids nicely.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Anderson misses with a hook.
Vieira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vieira backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira tries to counter with a clinch but Anderson shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Anderson gets caught napping as Vieira dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vieira manages to pass to side control.
Anderson is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Vieira is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is staying active underneath Vieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Vieira wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Anderson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vieira looking to control but Anderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Anderson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson pushes Vieira off and gets back to his feet.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieira slips under a jab from Anderson.
Vieira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vieira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Eli Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vieira has passed into half guard!
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vieira is controlling the pace.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brownie Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brownie Anderson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 843 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 115 p4p, 342 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Pick up man blaring out of the sound system. Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Averescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Averescu is just out of range.
Averescu staying out of range there.
Averescu throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anderson gets to mount! Averescu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Anderson has hold of Averescu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Averescu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anderson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Averescu has worked his arm free - good work by Averescu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Averescu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Averescu tries to improve position but can't.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Averescu is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson trying to control the position but Averescu is working away.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Averescu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Averescu is trying to escape the position but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson advances nicely into full mount.
Averescu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Averescu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anderson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Averescu tries to roll but Anderson sticks to his back.
Averescu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Averescu defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson is hanging on to Averescu's back as he tries to escape.
Averescu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anderson's arms.
I really don't envy Averescu right now.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Averescu is staying busy.
Anderson looking for the choke but no joy.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averescu turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Averescu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Averescu has managed to get both his arms back between Anderson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Averescu postures up.
Averescu wants to stand and escape but instead Anderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Averescu controls the action.
Averescu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson wants the takedown. Averescu is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Averescu's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Averescu is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Averescu is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson trying to control but Averescu is having none of it.
Anderson is working for a guillotine from mount but Averescu frees his head quite easily.
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Averescu to take his back!
Averescu is trying to stand back up.
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Averescu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Averescu for a finish.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Averescu can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Averescu is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Anderson has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Averescu taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 682 p4p, 3199 weight class) and Kari Mountain (ranked 94 p4p, 340 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbervan Soares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mountain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Soares is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soares fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Soares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soares scoring with punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain is trying to escape the position but Soares is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares is putting a hurting on Mountain here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Mountain is pushing Soares's head away, looking to escape. Soares manages to hold on to the position though.
A lull in the action here.
Mountain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soares lands a nice forearm strike.
Soares tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mountain trying to remain calm as Soares controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares scores with punches from side control.
Soares just content to control the position.
Mountain taking a bit of punishment here - Soares scoring with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mountain avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soares.
Soares slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares is putting a hurting on Mountain here, landing some big shots from side control.
That has opened up Kari Mountain's cut even more.
Soares advances to full mount.
Soares lands a couple of good shots and Mountain has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mountain preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Soares.
Soares 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.
Good control from Soares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares struggling to land strikes to the head as Mountain covers up.
Soares lands punches and elbows.
The cut above Kari Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soares connects with a big shot to the side of Mountain's head.
Mountain is rocked!
Kari Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kari Mountain's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares retains his middleweight title!
As Gilbervan Soares got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Lets go martinez, you big ole pussy. I fight a elite guy to be champion while you crushes cans.'.
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