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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Gayweather (ranked 1188 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 156 p4p, 225 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patryk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gayweather lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gayweather throws a right hand that Patryk ducks under and follows up with a left that Patryk also avoids with ease.
Patryk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Patryk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gayweather counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Patryk down! Gayweather is looking to finish but Patryk is intelligently defending himself.
Gayweather controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Patryk wants to sweep but no luck.
Gayweather is in close to Patryk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 Patryk is rocked!
Gayweather gets to his feet and stands over Patryk, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Patryk felt that one! Gayweather unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Patryk from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 1199 p4p, 2833 weight class) and Juan David Franco (ranked 154 p4p, 333 weight class). Franco has chosen Bullet For My Valentine- Tears Don't Fall as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple 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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan David Franco!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco scores with a one two! Zuev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut.
Zuev fails to land the takedown.
Franco fakes the leg kick and cracks Zuev in the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Franco.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zuev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franco as he jumps to the side.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Zuev tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Zuev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Zuev is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Zuev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zuev.
Zuev seems to have got his legs back now.
Zuev taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zuev avoids the head kick by Franco.
Franco misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuev.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Zuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franco slaps away a takedown attempt from Zuev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zuev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franco defends it nicely.
Zuev slips under a jab.
Zuev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franco throws a right and a left that Zuev avoids nicely.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zuev is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zuev trying to pass the guard but Franco defending well.
Zuev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan David Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Franco swinging wildly here.
Zuev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franco throws a head kick that Zuev semi-blocks.
Zuev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco lands a big head kick that sends Zuev tumbling to the mat! Franco takes a step backwards and waves Zuev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juan David Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Zuev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuev fails with the takedown.
Zuev dives in and grabs Franco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Franco pushes down on Zuev's head and hops out.
Zuev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franco counters with a straight that turns Zuev's legs to rubber! Franco pushes forward with more strikes and Zuev goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan David Franco!
Juan David Franco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavalho Atunes (ranked 1311 p4p, 2615 weight class) and Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 168 p4p, 302 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Atunes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Makeba. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavalho Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmarrov misses with a takedown
and Atunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turmarrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atunes sprawls well. Atunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turmarrov gets slowly back to his feet.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Turmarrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cavalho Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Turmarrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes drops Turmarrov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Turmarrov! Atunes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cavalho Atunes!
As Cavalho Atunes got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 3521 p4p, 2619 weight class) and Kari Mountain (ranked 353 p4p, 274 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain thuds a left hand into Nagibatel's body.
A left lands for Mountain.
Mountain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagibatel.
Mountain misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagibatel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a lazy body kick
and Nagibatel counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with an inside leg kick.
Mountain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Mountain.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagibatel misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagibatel scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Mountain misses.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Nagibatel's knee but Nagibatel avoids it well.
Nagibatel is looking to counter punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Nagibatel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagibatel avoids the head kick by Mountain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a body punch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Nagibatel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain takes one to the chin there.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Jab from Nagibatel.
 It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Mountain throws the left hand but Nagibatel avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mountain swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mountain works over Nagibatel's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mountain throws a sloppy head kick and Nagibatel moves out of range easily.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kari Mountain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kari Mountain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Mountain. Beautiful body shot.
Mountain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagibatel.
It looked like Nagibatel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagibatel staying out of range there.
Kari Mountain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Nagibatel does it's job there.
Kari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Mountain tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain misses with a looping right.
Mountain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagibatel counters with a left and a right that stings Mountain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain is looking to land body kicks.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Nagibatel.
Kari Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain misses with a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Mountain lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nagibatel misses.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagibatel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain misses with a body shot
and Nagibatel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Mountain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mountain down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
Nagibatel with a nice calf kick.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagibatel counters with a huge head kick that drops Mountain! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoha Nagibatel!
During a confident post fight interview, Lyoha Nagibatel 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 1669 p4p, 1969 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 173 p4p, 200 weight class). Mercer comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kanaani's choice of entrance music: Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Mehdi Kanaani struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kanaani scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercer should have avoided that one.
Kanaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kanaani.
Mercer slips a jab from Kanaani.
Mercer is looking to counter punch.
Kanaani misses with a looping left.
Mercer lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercer checks a leg kick.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mercer.
Mercer throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer clinches up against the cage.
Kanaani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kanaani.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercer misses its target.
Kanaani misses with a hook. Mercer ducked under it nicely.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Kanaani tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercer is able to avoid easily.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Kanaani gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mercer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani wants to slow Mercer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but Kanaani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanaani, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanaani looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Kanaani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Mercer.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Kanaani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanaani misses with a hook to the body
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mehdi Kanaani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Kanaani misses.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
A quick step to the side and Mercer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kanaani throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanaani's head backwards.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer throws a head kick that Kanaani semi-blocks.
Mercer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mercer cracks Kanaani with an open hand slap.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Mercer misses with a combination
and Kanaani counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercer lands a nice hook to Kanaani's body. Kanaani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanaani misses with a straight right.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kanaani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mercer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kanaani lunges at Mercer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercer's hand.
Mercer throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kanaani is just out of range.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer connects with a solid leg kick.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kanaani lands a jab to Mercer's midsection.
Kanaani throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Bobby Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut.
As Kanaani looks to move away, Mercer throws a big counter combo but Kanaani just gets out of the way.
Mercer staying out of range there.
Kanaani just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMercer.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
Mercer lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kanaani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kanaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kanaani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanaani misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kanaani throws a leg kick that misses.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer is looking to slow Kanaani down with leg kicks.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer cracks Kanaani with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanaani.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mercer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kanaani looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Mercer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanaani misses the target.
Kanaani fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Kanaani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kanaani misses with a hook.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kanaani throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Mercer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kanaani, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mercer.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Mercer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Mercer.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer is looking for a counter combo.
Mercer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kanaani wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is dominant here and he's now got Kanaani's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mercer controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer has Kanaani flattened out and is raining down punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kanaani wants to control his opponent's hands but Mercer gets his hands free.
Mercer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mercer punches Kanaani on the ear.
Mercer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kanaani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanaani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Kanaani drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercer defends it well.
Kanaani lands with a cross.
It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanaani misses the target.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Kanaani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanaani.
Mercer throws a quick counter head kick but Kanaani was just out of range.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani misses with a hook
and Mercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kanaani thinking.
Kanaani tries to score with a low kick but Mercer moves his leg out of the way.
Mercer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kanaani avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mercer slips a straight right by Kanaani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kanaani misses with a leg kick
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Kanaani backing up. Kanaani nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanaani gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch.
Kanaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Kanaani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanaani tries to avoid it.
Kanaani connects with a body shot that sends Mercer's belly button to the back.
Mercer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mercer throws a leg kick which misses Kanaani's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanaani tries to avoid it.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kanaani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanaani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Kanaani takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Mercer.
Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanaani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mercer.
Kanaani being controlled against the cage.
Mercer breaks the clinch.
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kanaani misses its intended target.
Kanaani throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kanaani throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercer counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanaani has time to react.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanaani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanaani takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kanaani throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Kanaani connects with a jab.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mercer duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani throws an off balance right hand
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kanaani.
Kanaani is rocked!
Kanaani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kanaani avoids it.
Mercer thumps Kanaani with a low kick.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercer lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Mercer works over Kanaani's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercer. That snapped Kanaani's head back.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bobby Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Kanaani backing up. Kanaani nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mercer!
As Bobby Mercer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: What a ride it's been Dynasty! I loved every minute here! This org is one of the best around & it's not going anywhere, anytime soon. Love you all! Glad I could end on a high note! Sorry Diogo, there's not gona be a rubber match.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1299 p4p, 24094 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 167 p4p, 549 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shrute's choice of entrance music: Battlestart Galactica theme. Sparky Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dwight Shrute's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 41 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shrute there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Shrute fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Shrute, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Shrute changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Shrute manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Shrute is rocked!
Shrute gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Shrute tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Anderson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Shrute buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Shrute!! Shrute is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Anderson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
As Sparky Anderson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 409 p4p, 5161 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 52 p4p, 457 weight class). Mazepin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: boom. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 64 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazepin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Mazepin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bjornsson drives through and clinches with Mazepin against the cage.
Bjornsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mazepin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjornsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bjornsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a couple of digs.
Bjornsson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazepin taking some punishment here, with Bjornsson in his half guard.
Bjornsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bjornsson pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin looks winded!
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjornsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mazepin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That has opened up Fedor Mazepin's cut even more.
Bjornsson is nestled in close to Mazepin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fedor Mazepin'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 Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Bjornsson!
Eddie Bjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 366 p4p, 21213 weight class) and Diego Hageman (ranked 43 p4p, 442 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Hageman!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki with a jab.
Peramaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hageman tries to score a body lock takedown but Peramaki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hageman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peramaki walks away with a smile on his face. Hageman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hageman misses with a takedown
enabling Peramaki to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Hageman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peramaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hageman smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peramaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hageman looks winded!
Hageman closes the distance but Peramaki moves to the side
and Peramaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki gets through Hageman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hageman to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hageman walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman won't allow it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki jumps guard but Hageman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Hageman has him pressed against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Hageman holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Hageman to the mat.
Hageman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peramaki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Peramaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peramaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hageman frees his head nicely. Oh but Peramaki has switched to an armbar! Hageman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki retains his lightweight title!
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