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Matas vs the Chinese - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Hawkins (ranked 25444 p4p, 4829 weight class) and Carlos Valverde (ranked 373 p4p, 328 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Valverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valverde tries to counter with a clinch but Hawkins shakes him off and moves away.
Valverde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valverde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Valverde is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hawkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valverde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valverde slaps away a takedown attempt from Hawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valverde on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Valverde might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Valverde content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valverde throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Valverde's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawkins trying to control the position.
Valverde showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawkins moves into range and clinches up with Valverde.
Valverde has clasped his hands together around Hawkins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Valverde is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hawkins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Valverde cracks Hawkins with a big right hand but Hawkins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Valverde is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Valverde scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hawkins to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawkins is defending well.
Valverde in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hawkins is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Valverde!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 4572 p4p, 4090 weight class) and Titus Vance (ranked 462 p4p, 441 weight class). Cena comes into the arena with 28 by Zach Bryan blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Vance!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vance's waist but Vance gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena tries to score with a low kick but Vance moves his leg out of the way.
Vance swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cena is looking to clinch but Vance is avoiding it.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Cena wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vance swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cena.
Vance misses with a double jab
and Cena counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vance is trying to break the clinch but Cena has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vance prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Vance.
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Vance's guard.
Cena 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.
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vance swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vance scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vance works Cena's body with a nice hook.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
A punch combination from Vance misses.
Vance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vance swivels and escapes.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vance looks to land a body kick but Cena moved away.
Vance connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vance throws a head kick that misses.
Cena dodges the punch combination from Vance.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance avoids a kick to the body.
Vance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Vance.
Vance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Vance does no damage.
Vance moves out of range of the body kick from Cena.
Vance wants to counter with a clinch but Cena pushes him away.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titus Vance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cena rather than just go for the knockout.
Cena closes the distance and pushes Vance back into the cage.
Cena breaks from the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vance tries a head kick but it misses.
Vance attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vance but Vance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cena throws a sloppy head kick and Vance moves out of range easily.
Vance fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cena looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vance throws a leg kick that misses.
Cena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Vance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena moves out of range.
Vance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vance looks to land a combination but Cena avoids it well.
Vance ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
John Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Vance, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vance is looking to score with low kicks.
Cena wants to land a leg kick but Vance is out of range.
Titus Vance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena throws a series of punches but Vance moves out of range.
Vance misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vance throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vance blocks a head kick by Cena.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Cena misses.
Vance misses with a double jab.
Cena fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vance just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cena fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cena scores with a nice right hand.
Vance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cena backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cena looks for a takedown but Vance sprawls well.
Vance moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Titus Vance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cena gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Vance.
Vance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Vance lands a nice hook to Cena's body. Cena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena throws a head kick that misses.
Vance throws a low kick, looking for Cena's leg but Cena calmly moves out of range.
Cena avoids the body shot from Vance.
A left and a right from Vance both land. Nice combination.
Vance throws a series of punches but Cena avoids them all with ease.
Vance falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vance is trying to escape back to his feet but Cena uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cena tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cena has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena has an Americana. Vance didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cena is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cena hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Cena!
John Cena opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benn Wills (ranked 3411 p4p, 25423 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 392 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benn Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Sigandi Legend has been cut.
Legend fails with a takedown attempt.
Legend on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wills sizes up Legend with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legend counters with a single leg into guard. Wills didn't expect that.
Wills looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Legend missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legend lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Legend chips away with some ground and pound.
Wills tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legend scoring with punches to the head and body.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Wills 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.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legend 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.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Legend throws a big right hand that misses.
Wills managing to control the position.
Wills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wills will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Legend landing with the ground and pound.
Wills has momentary wrist control but Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
Legend throwing strikes from guard but Wills blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend works over Wills with some ground and pound from guard.
Legend landing with the ground and pound.
Legend with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wills's head.
Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wills is breathing heavily.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Legend trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Legend lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend lands a couple of digs.
Wills working a defensive guard here.
Legend stands up over Wills, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wills trying to control the position.
Legend slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wills's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills is trying to keep Legend in close.
Legend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigandi Legend's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Wills.
Wills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legend moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wills stuffs the takedown attempt from Legend. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Wills misses with a jab, cross combination.
Legend changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wills wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wills throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Legend tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wills is in Legend's guard.
Legend avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wills got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wills has managed to get both his arms back between Legend's legs - danger averted.
Sigandi Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wills trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wills connects with a couple of short punches.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills won't allow Legend to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legend thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wills's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wills trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wills's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Legend wants to sweep but no luck.
Legend is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills trying to control but Legend is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Wills misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills tests Legend's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wills. Those never looked like landing.
Wills listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Legend closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Legend creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wills tries to bench press Legend off him but Legend keeps the position.
Wills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Legend grinds an elbow into Wills's temple.
Legend working the ground and pound.
Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wills keeps working.
Legend cracks Wills with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wills tries to improve position but can't.
Legend lands some shots froms side control.
Wills taking punishment in the form of punches.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legend lands a nice forearm strike.
Legend lands a few punches from side control.
Legend creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Wills taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wills is trying to get back to half guard.
Wills on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wills tries to get out of the position.
Wills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Legend working away.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Legend cracks Wills with a big elbow.
Legend is chipping away with strikes.
Legend is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wills is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legend looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wills is avoiding damage well.
Wills dodges the ground and pound from Legend.
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 Benn Wills will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sigandi Legend's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wills shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Legend eats them both and turns towards Wills to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wills misses with a double jab.
Legend scores with a takedown into Wills's guard.
Legend preventing the sweep.
Legend postures up and lands a big shot to Wills's brow.
Legend lands a couple of elbows.
Legend landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legend is working Wills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legend scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend is in close to Wills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Legend scoring with some ground and pound.
Wills wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wills's head.
Legend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wills's head.
Legend makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wills has momentary wrist control but Legend slips an elbow through the middle.
Legend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Legend throws a big elbow that misses.
Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Legend chips away with some ground and pound.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Wills.
Wills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Legend on the ground.
Wills trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend postures up.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wills's head.
Wills looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there.
Legend content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wills controlling the position.
Legend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Legend working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Legend with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Legend works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Legend looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wills with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Legend throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wills trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills tries to get to full guard but Legend has control of the leg.
Legend working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sigandi Legend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Legend has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sigandi Legend!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Hoover (ranked 4024 p4p, 3651 weight class) and Tsuna Resler (ranked 419 p4p, 397 weight class). Hoover's entrance music is The Young Punx - Ready For The Fight. A fine choice. Marshall Hoover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tsuna Resler's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marshall Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuna Resler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resler stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoover shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Resler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoover throws a front kick aimed at Resler's knee but Resler avoids it well.
Resler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Resler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Resler misses.
Resler blocks a head kick by Hoover.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hoover or perhaps it was just good defense by Resler, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Resler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoover is breathing heavily.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Resler.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Resler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Resler throws a leg kick but Hoover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marshall Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resler misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoover shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Resler defends it nicely.
Resler only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover misses with a head kick.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.
Hoover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Hoover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoover shoots in and drives through. Resler sprawls well.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hoover was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hoover throws a leg kick but Resler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Resler misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to clinch up but Hoover circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Hoover 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoover keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoover shoots for a double leg takedown but Resler sprawls well. He's pushed Hoover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Resler lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots and misses
enabling Resler to counter with a crisp jab.
Resler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Resler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoover fails with a takedown attempt.
Resler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoover circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Resler as he checks the leg kick.
Resler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Resler swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Resler dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
Resler throws a body punch but Hoover moves out of range.
Resler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoover.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Resler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Resler throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Resler but Resler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Resler swings for the body but Hoover moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Resler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Resler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Resler misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover fails to land the takedown.
Hoover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover throws a solid leg kick but Resler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoover.
Resler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Resler throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoover tries to pull guard but Resler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoover tries for a takedown but Resler manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler digs a right hand into Hoover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoover's gas tank.
Resler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Resler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Resler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Resler tries to stall but Hoover uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Resler.
Resler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resler lands a nice uppercut.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoover is looking to take this one to the mat.
Resler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Resler is trying to break free.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Resler.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Resler - that landed with a thud.
Hoover has Resler pressed against the cage, preventing Resler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
Resler lands a body punch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover can't get the takedown.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler works on Hoover's body with a couple of short punches.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoover gets an underhook and turns Resler into the cage.
Resler breaks from the clinch.
Resler throws a right hand that Hoover ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoover also avoids with ease.
Hoover avoids the body shot from Resler.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
Resler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Resler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover throws a push kick but Resler slaps the foot to one side.
Resler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoover checks a leg kick.
Resler tries to clinch there but Hoover circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resler loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Resler as he avoids it easily.
Resler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Resler's waist but Resler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoover off to one side.
Hoover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resler.
Resler thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Resler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Resler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover is having none of it.
As Resler looks to move away, Hoover throws a big counter combo but Resler just gets out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoover checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuna Resler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover closes this distance looking for a takedown but Resler circles away.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Resler.
Resler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Resler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Resler throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Resler lands the left hand.
Good work by Hoover as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Hoover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Resler misses its intended target.
Resler throws a nice looking combination but Hoover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoover moves out of range as Resler strikes.
Resler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Resler looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Resler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Resler circles away quickly and effectively.
Resler tries to clinch but Hoover moves out of range.
Hoover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resler defends well and Hoover ends up having to push Resler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler can't break the clinch.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover looking for a takedown.
Resler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoover.
Hoover wants to take the fight to the mat but Resler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Resler lands with a light punch inside.
Hoover keeps control of Resler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resler is trying to push Hoover away but Hoover has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Resler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Resler wants to stall.
Resler is trying to force a seperation but Hoover has the dominant position.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Resler misses with a body punch.
Resler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover goes for a takedown attempt but Resler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hoover.
Hoover tries to move into range but Resler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Resler is fending him off so far but Hoover persists. Nope, Resler circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hoover backs off Resler throws a huge counter combo but Hoover manages to avoid it all.
Resler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Resler throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover blocks a jab.
Resler moves out of range of the body kick from Hoover.
Resler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Resler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoover appears to be looking for a big counter.
Resler lands a body shot.
Resler is looking to clinch but Hoover is avoiding it.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Resler.
Hoover looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoover moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoover drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoover goes for a double leg but Resler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Resler continues to drive forward.
Resler is trying to break the clinch but Hoover has him pressed against the cage.
Hoover prevents Resler from breaking the clinch.
Resler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Resler as the two fighters clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Resler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Resler lands a nice shot to the body.
Resler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Resler working hard to break the clinch.
Resler has had enough of the clinch but Hoover keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Resler.
Resler tries to circle away but Hoover has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Resler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Resler lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Resler tries to break free but Hoover pushes him back against the cage.
Resler wants to break free but Hoover has control.
Hoover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Resler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Resler trying to stall but Hoover improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoover just misses with a elbow thrown towards Resler's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuna Resler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuna Resler!
In defeat, Marshall Hoover stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for my oponent.
Thank you for good, tough fight!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Happy Killer (ranked 2797 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Shaun Dico (ranked 330 p4p, 433 weight class). Dico has chosen Dax - Venom (Eminem Remix ONE TAKE) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Al Happy Killer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaun Dico'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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Al Happy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Dico!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy Killer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dico moves away from the strike by Happy Killer.
A lazy left from Dico finds it's target.
Happy Killer throws a shot to the body.
Happy Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Happy Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good body shot from Happy Killer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Happy Killer.
Happy Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dico backwards.
Happy Killer digs a right hand into Dico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dico's gas tank.
Happy Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Dico controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Happy Killer.
Happy Killer lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dico lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Happy Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
Dico looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dico or not.
Happy Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Happy Killer taking a breather.
Happy Killer scores with a shot to the side of Dico's head.
Happy Killer is working Dico over against the cage.
Happy Killer presses Dico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Happy Killer lands a left hand.
Happy Killer cracks Dico with a nice body shot.
Happy Killer lands a body punch.
Happy Killer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Happy Killer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dico.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Happy Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Happy Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Dico is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Happy Killer.
Dico is still on wobbly legs! Can Happy Killer finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Happy Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dico backwards.
Happy Killer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dico's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dico drops to his knees and Happy Killer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Happy Killer!
Al Happy Killer 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gustaffson (ranked 3391 p4p, 2968 weight class) and Yuchung Li (ranked 376 p4p, 333 weight class). The key to victory for Peter Gustaffson 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Gustaffson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuchung Li!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gustaffson!
Li is working Gustaffson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Li is working Gustaffson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
A big shot lands for Li! That's hurt Gustaffson! Will he recover? Li fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuchung Li!
A very excited looking Yuchung Li made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wulong Li (ranked 2925 p4p, 3095 weight class) and Herbert Merill (ranked 352 p4p, 368 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wulong Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Herbert Merill!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
Merill misses with a combination
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Merill's guard.
Li pushes down on Merill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Li slips a nice elbow through Merill's hands, connecting with Merill's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merill pushes Li off but Li dives into side control.
Merill wants to get back to his feet.
Li advances to full mount.
Merill bucks up and throws Li to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merill's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merill pushes Li off looking to stand but Li dives back in and keeps control.
Li is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Li lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Li controlling the action here.
Li seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Merill is rocked!
Well, if Li is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Merill is still in real trouble! Can Li finish him?
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Merill's head.
Li not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Li sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Merill! Oh, Merill is in big trouble! Li lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
Wulong Li is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Wulong Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lassiter (ranked 3432 p4p, 2446 weight class) and Jun Jun Li (ranked 380 p4p, 282 weight class). The key to victory for Chuck Lassiter 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lassiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Jun Li!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lassiter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lassiter shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Lassiter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lassiter tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Li - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Li gets control of Lassiter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lassiter won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Li is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lassiter is not content to let Li control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter gets full guard.
Lassiter working a defensive guard but Li manages to pass into side control anyway.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Lassiter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lassiter struggling a bit here.
Li in side control, throwing shots but Lassiter defends.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow.
 It looks like Chuck Lassiter has been cut.
Li trying to control the action but Lassiter is working from the bottom.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chuck Lassiter's cut is getting worse.
Li fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lassiter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lassiter tries to get out of the position.
Li in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lassiter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chuck Lassiter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Li throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Li has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lassiter!
Li trying to control but Lassiter is having none of it.
Lassiter is trying desperately to improve position.
Li landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jeez, Chuck Lassiter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chuck Lassiter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jun Jun Li!
Jun Jun Li decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Ortega (ranked 3131 p4p, 2469 weight class) and Fu Li (ranked 356 p4p, 289 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fu Li!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Li tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortega knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortega is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throwing shots but Ortega is blocking nicely.
Li is nestled in close to Ortega, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Li blocks the strikes from Ortega.
Li lands with a punch from half guard.
Li trying to control from half guard but Ortega is working away.
Li working Ortega over with strikes.
Li looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ortega with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
 Ortega is rocked!
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Li is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ortega is hurt! He's hurt bad - Li fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ortega from any more punishment! Congratulations to Li! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Li!
After winning the bout, Fu Li thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matas Fialkowska (ranked 1935 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Zhun Li (ranked 235 p4p, 322 weight class). Fialkowska comes to the cage accompanied by Matas Walks Alone. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matas Fialkowska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhun Li!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fialkowska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Fialkowska is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Fialkowska misses with a looping left.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Fialkowska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fialkowska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska is refusing to be controlled, as Li sits in half guard.
Fialkowska is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands strikes from half guard.
Fialkowska trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Li manages to pass to mount!
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Li lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fialkowska hang on?
Li is landing with some decent strikes but Fialkowska is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fialkowska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Li landing strikes from the mount.
Fialkowska is desperately trying to improve his position but Li has a good base and remains in mount.
Li looking to finish Fialkowska with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fialkowska!
Fialkowska is trying desperately to improve position.
Li wants to control the pace but Fialkowska is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska tries to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Fialkowska is squirming around, avoiding Li's attempts to control the action.
Fialkowska wants to control but Li is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fialkowska is bucking up trying to escape but Li cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fialkowska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fialkowska wants to hold on but Li pushes him away.
Li landing strikes from the mount and Fialkowska is in trouble!
Li scoring with strikes but Fialkowska is staying in there.
Fialkowska is rocked!
Li connects with a bit shot that sees Fialkowska covering up! More strikes from Li and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Li is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhun Li!
Zhun Li is the new heavyweight champion!
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