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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson McKenzie (ranked 24897 p4p, 4699 weight class) and Tomohiro Fukumoto (ranked 490 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomohiro Fukumoto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Fukumoto.
Fukumoto blocks a jab.
McKenzie has managed to clinch.
Fukumoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKenzie digs a right hand underneath Fukumoto's ribcage. Fukumoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKenzie tries to work over Fukumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumoto controls the action.
Fukumoto misses with a punch to the body.
McKenzie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fukumoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKenzie tries to work over Fukumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fukumoto blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McKenzie.
Fukumoto looks winded!
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukumoto is working for takedown but McKenzie is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from McKenzie as the two fighters clinch.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Fukumoto avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Fukumoto blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie blocks a body shot from Fukumoto.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fukumoto blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fukumoto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fukumoto won't allow McKenzie to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fukumoto tries to move to mount but McKenzie blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is pushing Fukumoto's head away, looking to escape. Fukumoto manages to hold on to the position though.
McKenzie is not content to let Fukumoto control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenzie as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a hook to the side of Fukumoto's head but Fukumoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukumoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McKenzie stuffs the takedown.
McKenzie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenzie wants to clinch up but Fukumoto keeps it at a distance.
Fukumoto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomohiro Fukumoto.
Fukumoto slips a straight right by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a looping right.
Fukumoto throws a sloppy head kick and McKenzie moves out of range easily.
McKenzie misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumoto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McKenzie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fukumoto tries to control but McKenzie wriggling away.
McKenzie wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukumoto is looking to work his way around to McKenzie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McKenzie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomohiro Fukumoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fukumoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenzie misses the target.
Fukumoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fukumoto moves out of range as McKenzie strikes.
Fukumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fukumoto manages to circle out of the way.
Tomohiro Fukumoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukumoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fukumoto defending well as McKenzie loads up on a big left hand.
McKenzie tests Fukumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumoto ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Fukumoto.
Fukumoto lands a jab.
Fukumoto slips under a jab.
Anderson McKenzie is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenzie avoids the head kick by Fukumoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a jab when Fukumoto was well out of range.
Fukumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie dodges the punch combination from Fukumoto.
McKenzie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukumoto.
McKenzie cracks Fukumoto with an open hand slap.
 It looks like Tomohiro Fukumoto has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fukumoto.
McKenzie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decent striking displayed by McKenzie there.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukumoto tries to move into range but McKenzie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKenzie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukumoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Fukumoto lands but McKenzie takes it in his stride.
McKenzie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fukumoto ducks under a wild hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fukumoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenzie.
McKenzie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenzie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fukumoto's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenzie as he connects with a hook.
McKenzie jabs Fukumoto right on the nose. Fukumoto blinks but takes it well.
Fukumoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a nice shot that snaps Fukumoto's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie loads up on a big right hand but Fukumoto slips the punch.
Fukumoto tries to keep at a distance but McKenzie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fukumoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukumoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
Fukumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
Fukumoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Fukumoto.
McKenzie avoids the head kick by Fukumoto.
McKenzie throws a looping overhand right but Fukumoto ducks down to avoid it.
Fukumoto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenzie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukumoto can do to turn this around?
Fukumoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie throws a hook but Fukumoto blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumoto lands a high kick!
McKenzie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fukumoto moves out of range as McKenzie strikes.
Fukumoto with the counter takedown but McKenzie avoids it easily.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
McKenzie throws a jab when Fukumoto was well out of range.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Fukumoto shows good takedown defense.
A head kick by Fukumoto misses
and McKenzie counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenzie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fukumoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenzie.
Fukumoto walks into a straight right hand from McKenzie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson McKenzie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomohiro Fukumoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fukumoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fukumoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Fukumoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a hook.
Fukumoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fukumoto moves out of range as McKenzie strikes.
Fukumoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenzie.
Fukumoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenzie throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumoto moves away from the strike by McKenzie.
McKenzie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fukumoto misses with a head kick.
McKenzie throws a big shot that misses.
McKenzie lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKenzie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKenzie misses with a hook. Fukumoto ducked under it nicely.
McKenzie has Fukumoto up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fukumoto fails to land.
Fukumoto prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKenzie avoids it.
A body shot lands from McKenzie.
Fukumoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenzie lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Fukumoto avoids it by throwing McKenzie back against the cage.
Fukumoto blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKenzie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fukumoto blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
Fukumoto missing with knees to the body.
Fukumoto prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Fukumoto blocks it.
Fukumoto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McKenzie throws a punch but it's blocked by Fukumoto.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumoto's elbow.
Anderson McKenzie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKenzie prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson McKenzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomohiro Fukumoto.
Fukumoto blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
Fukumoto pushes McKenzie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKenzie tries a body shot but Fukumoto blocks it.
McKenzie tries to work over Fukumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from McKenzie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fukumoto looking to throw knees to the head but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a body punch.
McKenzie lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie tries to work over Fukumoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumoto blocks a body shot from McKenzie.
McKenzie lands a shot to the body.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumoto's elbow.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumoto's elbow.
McKenzie digs a right hand underneath Fukumoto's ribcage. Fukumoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumoto controls his hands.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumoto's elbow.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKenzie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumoto controls the action.
McKenzie misses with a body punch.
McKenzie managing to block the knees to the body from Fukumoto.
McKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Fukumoto controls his hands.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumoto controls the action.
McKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Fukumoto controls the action.
Fukumoto prevents a body shot from McKenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumoto has had enough of the clinch but McKenzie keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Fukumoto.
McKenzie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fukumoto's elbow.
McKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumoto lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenzie.
Fukumoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McKenzie misses.
Fukumoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKenzie blocks a head kick by Fukumoto.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fukumoto is defended easily by McKenzie.
A lazy left from McKenzie finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson McKenzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKenzie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson McKenzie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Stamp (ranked 3024 p4p, 25361 weight class) and Fish Oper (ranked 300 p4p, 471 weight class). Fish Oper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pete Stamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fish Oper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamp swats away the attempt to clinch by Oper.
A quick step to the side and Stamp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stamp lands with a hook. Oper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stamp with a jab.
Stamp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oper clinches up against the cage.
Stamp avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper tries to land knees in the clinch but Stamp avoids the damage to the body.
Oper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stamp.
Stamp taking a breather.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamp avoiding damage as Oper throws knees to the body.
Oper missing with knees to the body.
Stamp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fish Oper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oper walks into a left hand.
Stamp stalks Oper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oper's face. Oper staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Stamp.
Stamp works over Oper's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stamp clobbers Oper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stamp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stamp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stamp is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Stamp both land. Nice combination.
 Oper is rocked!
Stamp connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Oper! He's out on his feet! Stamp rushes in and drops Oper with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pete Stamp!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kozlov (ranked 4561 p4p, 2857 weight class) and Darryl Pitts (ranked 331 p4p, 243 weight class). Darryl Pitts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Kozlov's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darryl Pitts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kozlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pitts on his heels. He'll look to pass Pitts's guard now, I'm sure.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kozlov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kozlov advances to half guard.
Pitts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kozlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pitts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kozlov.
Kozlov stalling.
Pitts is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitts avoid being mounted?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pitts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pitts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kozlov controls the pace.
Kozlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kozlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kozlov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kozlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kozlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kozlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kozlov controlling from side mount.
The strikes coming from Kozlov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozlov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pitts to see if he's OK.
Pitts is letting Kozlov control him for a moment.
Kozlov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kozlov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pitts can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kozlov in side control, throwing shots but Pitts defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kozlov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pitts swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Kozlov shoots in and drives through. Pitts sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitts lands a right hook to the body.
Pitts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlov moves into the clinch successfully.
Kozlov blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pitts lands a shoulder strike.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Pitts won't allow it.
Kozlov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kozlov winds up and cracks Pitts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pitts is looking to control Kozlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pitts avoid being mounted?
Kozlov passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kozlov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kozlov is landing with some decent strikes but Pitts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov avoids the attempt from Pitts to control.
Kozlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kozlov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kozlov working the ground and pound effectively.
Kozlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov lands a big shot there that rocks Pitts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kozlov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kozlov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitts can do to turn this around?
Pitts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kozlov lands a nice shot to the head.
Kozlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kozlov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kozlov landing punches.
Kozlov content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov'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.
Kozlov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pitts hang on?
Kozlov landing strikes from the mount.
Kozlov punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kozlov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pitts stuffs the takedown attempt from Kozlov. Kozlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitts wants to counter with a clinch but Kozlov pushes him away.
Darryl Pitts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kozlov drives through with a takedown into Pitts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pitts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kozlov controls the pace.
Kozlov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viktor Kozlov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozlov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pitts can't keep his opponent in guard - Kozlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kozlov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pitts is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pitts flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kozlov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pitts and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kozlov slips an arm under Pitts chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kozlov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kozlov is squeezing on Pitts like an anaconda would it's prey. Pitts fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Kozlov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anastasios Ioannidis (ranked 3160 p4p, 3346 weight class) and Halameen Tony (ranked 352 p4p, 371 weight class). Anastasios Ioannidis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Halameen Tony'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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anastasios Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Halameen Tony!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tony misses the shot to the body.
Ioannidis misses with a shot to the body
and Tony counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Anastasios Ioannidis has been cut.
Ioannidis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ioannidis misses the shot to the body.
Ioannidis instigates a clinch.
Ioannidis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Halameen Tony has been cut.
Tony lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ioannidis backwards.
Tony is trying to break the clinch but Ioannidis has him pressed against the cage.
Ioannidis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ioannidis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ioannidis.
Ioannidis can't find room to land a body shot as Tony controls the action.
Ioannidis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ioannidis lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioannidis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tony backwards.
Ioannidis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tony wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ioannidis misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ioannidis fails to land.
Tony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ioannidis tries a knee to the head but Tony blocks it.
Ioannidis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tony throws a punch but it's blocked by Ioannidis.
Tony takes a shot to the head.
Ioannidis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ioannidis tries to work over Tony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ioannidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ioannidis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tony blocks it with crossed arms.
Tony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tony has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ioannidis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tony can turn it around.
Tony prevents a body shot from Ioannidis.
Tony misses with a body punch.
Ioannidis gets through Tony's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ioannidis.
Ioannidis tries to work over Tony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ioannidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ioannidis - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ioannidis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tony's brow.
Tony wants to break free but Ioannidis has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tony.
Tony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tony wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ioannidis has him pressed against the cage.
Ioannidis misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ioannidis misses with the head strike.
Ioannidis gets through Tony's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ioannidis.
Tony lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ioannidis.
Tony has had enough of the clinch but Ioannidis keeps him there for the moment.
Ioannidis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tony is trying to force a seperation but Ioannidis has the dominant position.
Tony blocking some punches.
Ioannidis swings wildly with an uppercut but Tony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannidis lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tony's elbow.
A short right from Ioannidis on the inside.
Ioannidis lands a left hand.
Ioannidis lands a shot to the body.
Tony looks winded!
Tony blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ioannidis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tony misses with a punch to the body.
Ioannidis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tonys head.
Tony is rocked!
Ioannidis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tony! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ioannidis is unloading with more strikes now! Tony drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anastasios Ioannidis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy John (ranked 25250 p4p, 2394 weight class) and Stephen McGarvey (ranked 510 p4p, 296 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen McGarvey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from John misses.
John on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGarvey moves away.
McGarvey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
John lands a jab.
McGarvey just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGarvey misses with a combination
and John counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGarvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
John misses with a left hand
and McGarvey counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
John misses with a combination
and McGarvey counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. McGarvey catches John right on the button with a cross.
John shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGarvey lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - John can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McGarvey and John drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McGarvey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McGarvey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Wise (ranked 3085 p4p, 2990 weight class) and Lj Davidson (ranked 375 p4p, 366 weight class). Lj Davidson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blake Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lj Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wise drives through and clinches with Davidson against the cage.
Davidson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wise blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson dodges an elbow strike from Wise.
A right hand to the body from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Wise's head.
Wise takes a shot to the head.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wise or not.
Wise is breathing heavily.
Wise tries to pull guard but Davidson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wise drops back down to his feet.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Wise's head.
Wise has Davidson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davidson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake Wise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
Wise throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wise definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wise or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidson.
Davidson is leaning against Wise and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wise backwards.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wise backwards.
Davidson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Wise's ribcage. Wise let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Davidson.
Davidson cracks Wise with a nice body shot.
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Wise's head.
Wise wants to take the fight to the mat but Davidson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Davidson lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Davidson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidson.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidson pushes Wise back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davidson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davidson lands a nice shot that snaps Wise's head back.
Davidson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davidson scores with a nice head shot.
Wise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Davidson counters with a stiff right hand.
Davidson cracks Wise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Davidson does it's job there.
Davidson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wise has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davidson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wise's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wise gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wise has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wise looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wise moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davidson lands with a nice body punch.
Davidson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wise will feel that in the morning.
Jab from Davidson.
Davidson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Wise is rocked!
Davidson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wise had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Davidson lands a head shot.
Oh Wise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davidson scores with a jab to the head.
Davidson scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson connects with a jab.
Davidson connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lj Davidson 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.
A left lands for Davidson.
Wise seems to have got his legs back now.
Davidson scores with a shot to the body.
Davidson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wise.
Davidson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davidson with a hook.
Davidson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davidson lands a big head kick that sends Wise tumbling to the mat! Davidson takes a step backwards and waves Wise back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wise gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Davidson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wise is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lj Davidson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Reynolds (ranked 2333 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Christian Carter (ranked 232 p4p, 399 weight class). Lincoln Reynolds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Carter's chin.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Carter!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Reynolds misses
and Carter counters by clinching up.
Carter misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter misses with some punches.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Carter.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Carter tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter pushes Reynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter gets through Reynolds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Carter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1-2. Reynolds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carter has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Carter closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Lincoln Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reynolds misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Carter moves into the clinch.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter gets through Reynolds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Carter.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Carter tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Good body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Carter!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Christian Carter made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Zhang (ranked 3059 p4p, 3029 weight class) and O Brian Nortega (ranked 261 p4p, 258 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Zhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, O Brian Nortega!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang closes the distance and pushes Nortega back into the cage.
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nortegas head.
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhang closes the distance and clinches.
Zhang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang throws a lazy right hand but Nortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Zhang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Nortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhang circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Zhang as Nortega shoots in.
No joy there for Zhang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Nortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhang looks to land a right hand but Nortega moved out of range.
Nortega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nortega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nortega throws a right and a left that Zhang avoids nicely.
No joy there for Zhang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhang throws the left hand but Nortega avoids the punch easily.
Nortega tries to bum rush Zhang with a series of wild strikes but Zhang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhang counters with a left to the body.
Zhang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nortega shoots in and drives through. Zhang sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Zhang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang pushes Nortega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nortega prevents Zhang from breaking the clinch.
Nortega wants to break free but Zhang has control.
Nortega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhang smiles and moves away.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Nortega misses with a body kick.
Zhang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Nortega does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Zhang misses.
Nice defenses there by Zhang.
Nortega tries to clinch there but Zhang circles away.
Zhang throws a right hand that Nortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Nortega also avoids with ease.
Zhang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nortega in his tracks.
Nortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nortega shoots for a takedown but Zhang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nortega moves away.
Malaki Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang swings for the body but Nortega moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Nortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang darts in and clinches Nortega up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Zhang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nortega working aggressively here.
Zhang is trying to push Nortega away but Nortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Nortega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhang's waist but Zhang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nortega off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Zhang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nortega throws a hook but Zhang blocks it.
It looked like Zhang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhang misses with a hook. Nortega ducked under it nicely.
Nortega misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Zhang to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang digs a good body shot into Nortega's ribs.
Zhang throws a one two combo.
A jab from Nortega misses.
Zhang stalks Nortega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nortega's face. Nortega staggers backwards, shaken.
Malaki Zhang is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhang gets a clinch.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nortega controls his hands.
Zhang manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nortega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhang pinned against the cage. Zhang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nortega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zhang pushes Nortega up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhang.
Zhang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nortega controls his hands.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
Zhang lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang is trying to push Nortega away but Nortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nortega.
Zhang wants to break free but Nortega has control.
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang has closed the distance and engaged Nortega in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Zhang.
Nortega looking to throw knees to the head but Zhang is blocking nicely.
Nortega is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhang gets an underhook and turns Nortega into the cage.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
Zhang is trying to break the clinch but Nortega has him pressed against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zhang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nortega misses with a punch on the inside.
Nortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang takes the fight into the clinch.
Nortega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhang presses Nortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nortega throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
Zhang tries to circle away but Nortega has him pinned against the cage.
Zhang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
Nortega is trying to pull guard but Zhang has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang prevents Nortega from breaking the clinch.
Zhang breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang misses with a wild combination.
Nortega shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zhang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Nortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Nortega.
As Nortega looks to move away, Zhang throws a big counter combo but Nortega just gets out of the way.
Zhang connects with a right hand. Nortega shakes it off.
Zhang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaki Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang throws a body punch but Nortega moves out of range.
Nortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nortega tries to clinch but Zhang moves away
enabling Zhang to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang walks into a straight right hand from Nortega.
Nortega slips under a jab from Zhang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Zhang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zhang clinches.
Zhang breaks from the clinch.
Zhang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Nortega throws a fast counter high kick but Zhang manages to duck under it in time.
Nortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhang's hands.
Nortega moves in looking to clinch but Zhang pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Nortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nortega misses with a takedown
and Zhang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malaki Zhang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang misses the shot to the body.
Nortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nortega throws a head kick that misses.
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Nortega shoots in but no luck this time.
Nortega tries to keep at a distance but Zhang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nortega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhang walks away with a smile on his face. Nortega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhang as he connects with a hook.
Zhang scores with a jab.
Zhang misses with a right hand
and Nortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang swats away the attempt to clinch by Nortega.
Zhang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nortega eats them both and turns towards Zhang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Nortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhang sprawls well. He's pushed Nortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhang throws a jab when Nortega was well out of range.
Zhang misses with a double jab.
Nortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhang thuds a left hand into Nortega's body.
Zhang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nortega throws a fast counter high kick but Zhang manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Zhang.
Zhang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nortega can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nortega connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Zhang. No joy for Nortega on that attempt.
Zhang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhang. That snapped Nortega's head back.
Zhang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhang throws a series of punches but Nortega moves out of range.
Nortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhang throws out the jab.
A head kick by Nortega misses
and Zhang counters with a two punch combo.
Zhang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nortega.
Nortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhang takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhang tries to circle away but Nortega has him pinned against the cage.
Malaki Zhang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nortega misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nortega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nortega somewhat.
Zhang misses with a body shot.
O Brian Nortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaki Zhang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zhang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Zhang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhang 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Zhang!
A victorious Malaki Zhang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
O Brian Nortega spoke after the fight, saying 'For those who don’t know what the eagle does is the eagle lives for 70 years. At the 40-year mark, the eagle loses the sharpness of its beak, the feathers aren’t as good, and its talons are weak. So it has a choice: The choice is to die, keep doing what you’re doing and living the way you are,'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between October Weathers (ranked 1536 p4p, 1998 weight class) and Ratibor Volkov (ranked 143 p4p, 180 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, October Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ratibor Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a combination
and Weathers moves into the clinch.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weathers.
Weathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Weathers blocking some punches.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weathers has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Weathers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Weathers tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Volkov.
Volkov gets through Weathers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Weathers's head.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Weathers's head.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Weathers has Volkov pressed against the cage, preventing Volkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weathers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weathers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the cage.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Weathers avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Weathers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weathers tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Weathers avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Weathers ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Weathers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Weathers saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weathers misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Weathers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov takes a swing at Weathers's ribcage but misses.
Weathers throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ratibor Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weathers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Volkov connects with the punch.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weathers moves away.
Weathers moves into the clinch.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weathers throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Weathers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weathers.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weathers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Volkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weathers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Volkov can turn it around.
Weathers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volkov or not.
A short left from Volkov.
Weathers tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Weathers.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weathers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Weathers's head.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Weathers lands with a left to the head.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Weathers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weathers lands a right hand.
Weathers lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Weathers.
Weathers effectively controlling the action here.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Weathers.
Volkov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weathers.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Weathers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weathers is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weathers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Weathers's head.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratibor Volkov dominated that round.
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.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Volkov.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Weathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weathers punishes Volkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Weathers counters by moving into the clinch.
Weathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weathers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Weathers's ribcage. Weathers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Weathers.
Weathers stalling the fight.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Weathers has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Weathers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weathers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weathers effectively controlling the action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Weathers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ratibor Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weathers misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Weathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov tries a body shot but Weathers blocks it.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Weathers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike.
Weathers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weathers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weathers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weathers's elbow.
Weathers pushes Volkov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Weathers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Weathers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries a body shot but Weathers blocks it.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov working hard to break the clinch.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Weathers.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Weathers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov is trying to break the clinch but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Weathers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov misses with some punches.
Weathers prevents Volkov from breaking the clinch.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weathers's elbow.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Weathers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Weathers lands an uppercut.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weathers's elbow.
Weathers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weathers digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Weathers avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weathers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Weathers swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Weathers.
The referee calls for Weathers to work.
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 October Weathers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Weathers misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Weathers's shoulder, as Weathers tries to avoid the shot.
Weathers throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Weathers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Volkov blocks a jab.
Weathers scores with a jab.
Weathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Weathers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a hook. Weathers ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Weathers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Volkov walks into a jab.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weathers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weathers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weathers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Volkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weathers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Weathers.
Volkov moves out of range as Weathers strikes.
Weathers dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Volkov is rocked!
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Weathers counters by clinching up.
Volkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Weathers finish him?
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weathers throws a head punch that misses.
Weathers misses with a knee strike.
Weathers misses with the head strike.
Weathers misses with the head strike.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov avoiding damage as Weathers throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Weathers throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Weathers throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Weathers working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Weathers fails to land.
Weathers throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
A right hook to the body lands for Weathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers throws a head punch that misses.
Weathers throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weathers.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Weathers.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weathers's elbow.
Nice body punch from Weathers - that landed with a thud.
Weathers slowing the pace effectively.
Weathers tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Weathers back against the cage.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov tries to circle away but Weathers has him pinned against the cage.
Weathers blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
Volkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Weathers works on Volkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weathers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weathers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Weathers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weathers missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weathers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weathers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkov takes a swing at Weathers's ribcage but misses.
Weathers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Volkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Weathers scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weathers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Weathers has Volkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Weathers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov breaks from the clinch.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Weathers moved out of range.
Weathers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkov.
Weathers drops Volkov with a naaaaasty hook - Volkov is in real trouble here! Weathers dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). October Weathers!
A less than humble October Weathers misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Garcia (ranked 1166 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Geordi La Forge (ranked 112 p4p, 167 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by "Can't Be Touched" av Roy Jones Jr. La Forge has chosen $UICIDEBOY$ - BURGUNDY as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Geordi La Forge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francisco Garcia!
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, Geordi La Forge!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but La Forge gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
La Forge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from La Forge.
La Forge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
La Forge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La Forge there as he acknowledges the shot.
La Forge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
La Forge feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia defending well as La Forge loads up on a big left hand.
La Forge throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
La Forge tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Forge is not content to let Garcia control the position.
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.
La Forge tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia trying to control the position but La Forge is working away.
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
La Forge is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
La Forge can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
La Forge is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but La Forge is defending well.
La Forge tries to buck Garcia off but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, La Forge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcia's guard! Nice work there by La Forge!
La Forge is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
La Forge wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia pulls La Forge in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
La Forge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
La Forge wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia wants to sweep here but La Forge controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Forge trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Francisco Garcia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia gets a double leg takedown into La Forge's guard.
Garcia passes La Forge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
La Forge regains full guard. Nicely done.
La Forge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia is thwarting La Forge's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
La Forge is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Forge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Forge.
La Forge looking to control but Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but La Forge is defending the position.
Garcia wants to control but La Forge is keeping him busy.
La Forge is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Garcia has latched onto it... Big trouble! Garcia pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it La Forge is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Garcia!
Francisco Garcia is the new featherweight champion!
Francisco Garcia decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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