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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent Smith (ranked 3009 p4p, 22734 weight class) and Roman Francis (ranked 364 p4p, 521 weight class). Roman Francis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Agent Smith 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Francis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith cracks Francis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Francis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Francis slips a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Francis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Francis crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Francis is rocked!
 It looks like Roman Francis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith clinches.
Francis is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith working aggressively here.
Francis seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Smith.
Francis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Francis.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Francis working aggressively here.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Francis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Francis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Francis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Francis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Francis controls his hands.
Francis gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis working aggressively here.
A short right from Francis.
Francis blocking some punches.
Francis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Francis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Francis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Francis pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Francis scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Francis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Nice body punch from Francis.
Francis presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from Francis.
Francis lands a right hand.
Francis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Francis scores with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Francis pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Francis lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Francis.
A short left from Francis.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Francis lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis lands a left hand.
 Smith is rocked!
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Francis lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Francis.
A nice left hand lands by Francis.
Francis lands a nice uppercut.
Francis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis lands an uppercut.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Francis avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Francis.
Francis dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Francis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Francis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Francis!
A relieved looking Roman Francis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Agent Smith had this to say: 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between August Valkyrie (ranked 2234 p4p, 1824 weight class) and Eusebio Montoya (ranked 285 p4p, 234 weight class). Eusebio Montoya 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, August Valkyrie !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eusebio Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya misses with a hook
and Valkyrie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valkyrie .
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valkyrie .
Montoya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valkyrie throwing a counter right hand but Montoya manages to avoid it.
Montoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valkyrie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montoya scrambles back to his feet.
Valkyrie misses the jab.
Montoya connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Montoya misses.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montoya lands a jab-cross combination.
Valkyrie swings for the body but Montoya moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Montoya there.
Montoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valkyrie is rocked!
No joy there for Montoya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montoya scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Valkyrie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valkyrie scores with a nice head shot.
Valkyrie seems to have got his legs back now.
Valkyrie drives through with a takedown into Montoya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valkyrie looking to pass the guard.
Montoya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valkyrie is one step ahead there.
Montoya keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Valkyrie is pushing down on Montoya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montoya is fighting to maintain full guard but Valkyrie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Valkyrie is trying to control. Montoya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valkyrie trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Valkyrie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valkyrie looking to secure an arm triangle but Montoya defends it well.
Valkyrie trying to control but Montoya is having none of it.
Montoya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valkyrie . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Montoya is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie looking to control but Montoya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valkyrie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Montoya can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Valkyrie raining down shots from the mount!
Valkyrie unloads with some shots from mount but Montoya bucks and avoids them well.
Valkyrie wants to take his opponent's back but Montoya doesn't allow it.
Valkyrie looking to control but Montoya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valkyrie is looking to work his way around to Montoya's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Valkyrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montoya prevents Valkyrie from taking his back.
Valkyrie looking for a guillotine from mount but Montoya is having none of it.
Valkyrie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Valkyrie throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valkyrie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Montoya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valkyrie .
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valkyrie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Valkyrie extends the arm and Montoya is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Valkyrie !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Purple Gang (ranked 2184 p4p, 2225 weight class) and Max House (ranked 276 p4p, 282 weight class). House is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by HonestKey- Keep Fightin'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Purple Gang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max House!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gang takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
Gang fails with the takedown
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from House.
Gang throws a combination that misses
and House connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
House gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Max House has been cut.
Gang with a poor takedown
and House counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
House looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
House gets caught flat footed, as Gang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
House uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and House counters with a left to the body.
Max House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang fails with an attempt to clinch.
House throws out a counter right but Gang avoids it with no problem.
Gang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and House counters with a two punch combo.
Gang is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Purple Gang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gang tries to clinch but House moves out of range.
A punch combination from House misses.
Gang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. House manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
House avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
House keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gang lands with a slapping head kick.
Gang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and House counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gang thinking.
Gang throws a poor cross that misses
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gang avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like House was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House misses with a straight left.
House misses with an uppercut. Gang saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by House.
House throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
House stuffs the takedown.
Gang looks for a takedown but House sprawls well.
The Purple Gang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as House sprawls well. House wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gang gets slowly back to his feet.
Gang lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gang lands a body punch.
Gang misses with a punch to the body.
Gang swings wildly with an uppercut but House uses good head movement to avoid it.
House pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gang shoots in looking for a takedown. House tries to sprawl out of it but Gang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. House manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.
Gang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
Gang misses with a right hand
and House counters with a stiff right hand.
Gang takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming House to the mat! House manages to get full guard.
Gang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
House is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses.
House is pulling down on Gang's head. It's preventing any offense from Gang, at least for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gang looking to pass the guard.
Gang is in close to House's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gang lands a couple of elbows.
Gang pushes down on House's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've been hearing that Gang has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gang.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing House to regain full guard.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
House is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
House working a defensive guard here.
House working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
House is pulling down on Gang's head to control his posture.
House preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
House has momentary wrist control but Gang slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang 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.
Gang landing some decent shots from guard.
Gang scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gang postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
Gang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gang stands up over House, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gang throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
House is pulling down on Gang's head. It's preventing any offense from Gang, at least for the moment.
Gang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
House controlling Gang's posture.
Gang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
House trying to control the position.
Gang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gang distracts House with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gang works over House with some ground and pound from guard.
Gang postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang scoring with punches to the head and body.
House controls Gang momentarily but Gang frees himself.
Gang is in close to House's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
House working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gang.
Gang throws a big right hand that misses.
Gang throwing strikes from guard but House blocks nicely.
House avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gang postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang cracks House with a solid left hand.
Gang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
House is trying to keep Gang in close.
House utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
House is controlling Gang's posture.
Gang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but House has wrist control.
Gang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
House utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
House has momentary wrist control but Gang slips an elbow through the middle.
Gang lands a couple of elbows.
Gang postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but House has wrist control.
Gang distracts House with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gang with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Purple Gang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max House's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gang.
The Purple Gang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but House is avoiding damage well.
Gang working the head with strikes.
Gang working the ground and pound but House is defending the strikes.
Gang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but House sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Gang.
Gang throws an elbow but House slips to the side and avoids it well.
House wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gang looks up at the clock and then as House takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Gang.
Gang advances nicely into full mount.
Gang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
House tries to lock up and control but Gang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gang punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. House can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
House is bucking up trying to escape but Gang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gang scoring with strikes but House is staying in there.
House is rocked!
Gang lands a nice shot to the head.
House is still in real trouble! Can Gang finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gang lands a big elbow - House is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and House is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). The Purple Gang!
During a confident post fight interview, The Purple Gang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy McCoy (ranked 1247 p4p, 1717 weight class) and Maxim Ward (ranked 162 p4p, 217 weight class). McCoy's entrance music is You Don't Mess Around With Jim. A fine choice. Ward has chosen ERA - Ameno as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Ward!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward lands a slapping body shot.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ward.
McCoy drops his hands momentarily and Ward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Ward misses its intended target.
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCoy to score with a decent uppercut.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
McCoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ward throws the left hand but McCoy avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ward. McCoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from McCoy misses its target.
McCoy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ward lands an overhand right.
Ward works over McCoy's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward scores with a jab to the head.
McCoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ward misses with a head kick.
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Maxim Ward has been cut.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Ward is still in real trouble! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Ward seems to have recovered his senses.
Ward trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
Ward wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy seems a little lost for a moment, as Ward dominates the positioning.
McCoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCoy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ward tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ward has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ward working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy is trying to escape the position but Ward is controlling the position.
McCoy wants to control but Ward postures up.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Ward keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy looking for a sweep but Ward has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ward wants to control the pace but McCoy is squirming around nicely.
Ward avoids the attempt from McCoy to control.
That's four 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.
Ward tries to control but McCoy wriggling away.
McCoy tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ward working the ground and pound effectively.
Ward looking to finish McCoy with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCoy!
Ward lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCoy wants to control but Ward is keeping busy.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
Ward scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ward prevents McCoy from improving his position.
McCoy trying to hold on to Ward's head to control him but Ward postures up.
That's six 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.
Ward controlling the action here.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
Ward content to control rather than advance.
Ward seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ward thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCoy's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control from the bottom.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.
McCoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ward sprawls and moves away.
Ward misses with a hook
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ward throws out a loose jab but McCoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Ward misses with a head kick.
McCoy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ward.
Ward stuns McCoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ward is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
Ward is looking for a kimura but McCoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ward to get the leverage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCoy is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ward is looking to stall here but McCoy recovers full guard.
Ward wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCoy pulls Ward in close to his closed guard and prevents Ward from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCoy trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ward scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick by Ward misses
and McCoy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Ward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCoy ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ward.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ward misses with the combination.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy works Ward's body with a nice hook.
Ward lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ward.
Ward lands a nice shot to the body.
Ward throws a jab but it's blocked by McCoy.
Ward misses with a hook.
Ward throws a poor cross that misses
and McCoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McCoy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward wants to stand and escape but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy passes Ward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward has hold of McCoy's hands but McCoy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCoy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ward tries to lock up and control but McCoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Ward really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McCoy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ward is now in McCoy's guard. A big mistake from McCoy there, giving up the dominant position!
Ward seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCoy is controlling Ward's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and McCoy has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ward manages to get his head free but now McCoy has transitioned to an armbar! Ward grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from McCoy! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy McCoy!
Willy McCoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Popizicki (ranked 1191 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Geronimo Lindeman (ranked 157 p4p, 178 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chaz Popizicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geronimo Lindeman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindeman lunges at Popizicki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Popizicki's hand.
Lindeman misses with a right hand
so Popizicki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Popizicki landing with the ground and pound.
Popizicki forces his way into half guard.
Popizicki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki is keen to just control but Lindeman is a slippery customer.
Popizicki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lindeman!
Popizicki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lindeman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lindeman shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki thowing shots but they're missing.
Popizicki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lindeman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lindeman is squirming around, avoiding Popizicki's attempts to control the action.
Popizicki landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lindeman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lindeman regains half guard.
Popizicki is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindeman keeps working.
Popizicki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Popizicki is looking to advance position but Lindeman won't allow it.
Popizicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but Lindeman defending well.
Popizicki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Popizicki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Popizicki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Popizicki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lindeman defending well though.
Lindeman won't allow Popizicki to pass to mount.
Popizicki 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
Popizicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindeman wants to control but Popizicki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Popizicki is trying to control. Lindeman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lindeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popizicki's hands.
Popizicki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindeman throws out the jab.
Lindeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Popizicki is just out of range.
Lindeman throws the left hand but Popizicki avoids the punch easily.
Popizicki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindeman connects with a jab.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Popizicki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindeman missing with a left hand there. Popizicki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popizicki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindeman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Popizicki staying out of range there.
Popizicki attempts a counter takedown but Lindeman avoids it well and moves away.
Lindeman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Popizicki blocks a jab.
Lindeman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popizicki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindeman scrambles back to his feet.
Lindeman drops his hands momentarily and Popizicki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lindeman misses with a wild combination.
Popizicki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Lindeman.
Popizicki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lindeman on his heels. He'll look to pass Lindeman's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Popizicki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
Popizicki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lindeman keeping moving, preventing Popizicki from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Popizicki connects with a crisp jab.
Popizicki lands an overhand right.
Lindeman throws a series of punches but Popizicki moves out of range.
Popizicki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lindeman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Popizicki somewhat.
Popizicki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman throws a right hand that Popizicki ducks under and follows up with a left that Popizicki also avoids with ease.
Popizicki attempts a counter takedown but Lindeman avoids it well and moves away.
Popizicki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lindeman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popizicki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lindeman but Lindeman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lindeman throws a fast counter high kick but Popizicki manages to duck under it in time.
Lindeman misses with a double jab
and Popizicki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lindeman's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popizicki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindeman is retaining full guard.
Popizicki is pushing down on Lindeman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lindeman is fighting to maintain full guard but Popizicki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lindeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popizicki.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Popizicki connects with a nice short shot to Lindeman's temple.
Popizicki is thwarting Lindeman's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is looking for a kimura but Lindeman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Popizicki to get the leverage.
Lindeman is refusing to be controlled, as Popizicki sits in half guard.
Popizicki thows a huge punch but Lindeman dodges it nicely.
Lindeman is looking to improve his position.
Lindeman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Lindeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Popizicki is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Popizicki 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.
Lindeman throws out a loose jab but Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Popizicki throws a body punch but Lindeman moves out of range.
Lindeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Popizicki just misses with a punch to the body.
Popizicki closes the distance and clinches up with Lindeman, looking for a takedown. Popizicki pushes Lindeman against the cage but Lindeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindeman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Popizicki circles away quickly and effectively.
Popizicki misses with a series of wild punches.
Popizicki lands a jab to Lindeman's midsection.
Lindeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popizicki scores with a jab. Lindeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lindeman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popizicki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindeman.
Lindeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Popizicki's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lindeman misses.
Popizicki scores with a nice right hand.
Popizicki scores with a hook to the body. Lindeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki slips a jab from Lindeman.
Lindeman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popizicki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lindeman is breathing heavily.
Popizicki controlling the action here.
Popizicki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Popizicki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is looking to take a break and control but Lindeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popizicki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lindeman defends it well.
Lindeman is refusing to be controlled, as Popizicki sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.
Popizicki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is working for a submission of some sort.
Lindeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popizicki.
Lindeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Popizicki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Popizicki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lindeman's head.
Popizicki slows the pace down in half guard.
Popizicki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaz Popizicki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Popizicki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Popizicki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Popizicki lands a nice short elbow.
Popizicki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lindeman trying to control but Popizicki postures up.
Popizicki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popizicki works Lindeman's body with a nice hook.
Lindeman throws a body shot but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lindeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Popizicki.
Popizicki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Popizicki looking to pass the guard.
Popizicki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Popizicki slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki slips a nice elbow through Lindeman's hands, connecting with Lindeman's forehead.
Popizicki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Popizicki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lindeman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Popizicki.
Lindeman is staying active underneath Popizicki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Popizicki.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki thows a huge punch but Lindeman dodges it nicely.
Lindeman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Popizicki.
Popizicki wants to control from the top but Lindeman keeps moving.
Lindeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Popizicki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Popizicki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lindeman.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki cracks Lindeman with a good jab.
Popizicki scores with a punch to the head.
Lindeman misses with a few strikes there.
Lindeman needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Popizicki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lindeman's guard.
Lindeman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Popizicki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popizicki content to stall in guard here.
Popizicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popizicki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lindeman can do to turn this around?
Popizicki pushes down on Lindeman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
Popizicki seems to be working for a kimura but Lindeman defends the submission attempt.
Popizicki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popizicki throwing shots but Lindeman is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaz Popizicki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lindeman needs to keep his hands up - Popizicki had a free shot at his head there.
Lindeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popizicki feinted with a counter takedown.
Popizicki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lindeman back to the cage. Popizicki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donk. Popizicki catches Lindeman right on the button with a cross.
Popizicki scores with the left hand. Lindeman knows he should have avoided that one.
Lindeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Popizicki scores with a hook.
Geronimo Lindeman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindeman looks to throw the jab but Popizicki is out of range.
Popizicki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindeman's hands.
Lindeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popizicki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lindeman is rocked!
Popizicki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lindeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindeman scores with a nice strike.
Popizicki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindeman throws an off balance right hand
and Popizicki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lindeman is wriggling around but Popizicki manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popizicki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lindeman as he works his way to full guard.
Popizicki trying to control but Lindeman is working from the bottom.
Popizicki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lindeman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Popizicki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindeman is just riding it out for now. Popizicki eventually gives up the hold.
Popizicki trying to pass the guard but Lindeman defending well.
Still in half guard, Popizicki seems content to control.
Popizicki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lindeman is just riding it out for now. Popizicki eventually gives up the hold.
Popizicki is trying to work for a kimura but Lindeman is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lindeman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Popizicki is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Popizicki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lindeman!
Popizicki looking to finish with strikes here!
Lindeman is trying to reverse the position but instead Popizicki has taken his back - oops!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki trying to control momentarily.
Popizicki throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Popizicki misses with a punch to the head.
Popizicki controls the action.
Popizicki missing with punches from the back.
Popizicki lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Popizicki somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki landing with strikes.
Popizicki working for the choke.
Popizicki throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Popizicki scores with punches and elbows.
Popizicki landing with strikes.
Lindeman trying to control the hands but Popizicki breaks the grip.
Popizicki is riding his opponent, not letting Lindeman buck him off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Popizicki looking for the choke from the back.
Popizicki has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lindeman is in real trouble here. Popizicki gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lindeman is tapping out! Popizicki wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chaz Popizicki!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaz Popizicki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Stewart (ranked 626 p4p, 748 weight class) and FanDan Django (ranked 80 p4p, 91 weight class). Stewart kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, FanDan Django!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart tries to clinch but Django is having none of it.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Django backs away looking to recover.
Django keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stewart.
Despite the aggression on Django's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stewart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Django.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Django slips the punch.
Django looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Django moves away from the strike by Stewart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Django! But no joy.
Stewart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a hook.
Stewart definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stewart's corner calls for a 1-2. Stewart obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Django counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stewart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stewart digs a good hook to Django's body.
Stewart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Django slips a jab from Stewart.
It seemed like Django was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Django dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
Stewart misses with a hook.
It seemed like Django was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Django.
A countering left hand to the body from Django misses.
Stewart loads up on a big right hand but Django slips the punch.
Django appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Django now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Django on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stewart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Django sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stewart jabs Django to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart cracks Django with a good jab.
A jab from Stewart misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Django misses.
Stewart scores with a body shot.
Stewart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Django counters with a right hand to the body.
Stewart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Django looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart connects with a looping right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Django avoids a punch combination nicely.
Django thinks about the counter body kick.
Stewart misses with a shot to the body
and Django makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Django's head backwards.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Django's head backwards.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Django.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Django uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a jab to the body.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Django counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Danny Stewart has been cut.
Stewart scores with a hook to the body. Django takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stewart misses with a body punch
and Django counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Django was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Stewart digs a good hook to Django's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with an overhand left.
Django defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Django moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Django throws out a counter right but Stewart avoids it with no problem.
Stewart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Django! But no joy.
Stewart digs a good hook to Django's body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Django counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Django slips a straight right by Stewart.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stewart misses with a lunging right hand
and Django counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart scores with a punch to the head.
Stewart swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Django to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart doesn't manage to clinch there - Django circles away.
Stewart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Django counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Django counters with a left to the body.
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Django cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stewart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Stewart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Stewart misses.
Django follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stewart clinches with his opponent.
Django looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Django's elbow.
Django working hard to break the clinch.
Stewart scores with a shoulder strike.
Django's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Django throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a poor cross that misses
and Django counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart thuds a left hand into Django's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Django defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Stewart finds it's way through Django's defenses.
Django is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart drops Django with a beautiful combination! Django stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stewart is looking for the KO!
Stewart cracks Django with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Django looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Stewart finish him?
Django is rocked!
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!
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Django sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Django is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stewart drives through and clinches with Django against the cage.
Django breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stewart misses with a hook
and Django counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a jab but it's blocked by Django.
Django is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stewart with a body shot.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Django is avoiding it.
Stewart lands the left hand.
Django keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stewart punishes Django's body with a nice straight punch.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Danny Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands a big right hand that sends Django crashing to the mat! Stewart stays standing though and waves Django back to his feet!
Django is still on wobbly legs! Can Stewart finish him?
Django has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Stewart misses.
Django now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Django seems to have recovered his senses.
Django keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Django is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Django counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
Stewart catches Django with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Django was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stewart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Django.
Django appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Django gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stewart.
Stewart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stewart throws an off balance right hand
and Django counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart throws the left hand but Django avoids the punch easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stewart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Django moves away.
Django moves away from the strike by Stewart.
Django looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Django moves away from the strike by Stewart.
As Stewart backs off Django throws a huge counter combo but Stewart manages to avoid it all.
Stewart feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Djangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stewart throws a hook but Django blocks it.
Django throws out a counter right but Stewart avoids it with no problem.
Django throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands with a cross.
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Django has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stewart lands a body punch.
Django can't break the clinch.
A short left from Stewart.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Django is looking to break free of the clinch but Stewart has double underhooks.
Django breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Django.
Django doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Django takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Django shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stewart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Django counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Django on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Stewart misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Django! But no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stewart takes a swing at Django's ribcage but misses.
Django now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stewart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Django misses with a body punch
letting Stewart counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Django ducks under a wild hook from Stewart.
Django appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stewart falls off balance throwing a combination
and Django connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danny Stewart's cut is getting worse.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Django tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stewart was well out of range. Poor timing from Django.
Django swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stewart holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Django escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stewart 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.
Stewart connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stewart drops Django with a beautiful combination! Django stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stewart is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Django takes a swing at Stewart's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Stewart dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Django! But no joy.
Stewart throws out a powerful jab.
Stewart drops Django with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Django looks back up at him and smiles so Stewart waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Django was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Django slips a straight right by Stewart.
Stewart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Django can do to turn this around?
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Django dodges the punch combination from Stewart.
It seemed like Django was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stewart misses the target.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Django now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stewart misses with a body shot
and Django counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stewart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Django counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stewart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a jab when Django was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Stewart as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Stewart lands.
Stewart tries to bum rush Django with a series of wild strikes but Django uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Django releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stewart connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Django takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart throws a body shot but no joy.
Stewart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Django counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stewart misses with a left hand
and Django counters with a body kick that stops Stewart in his tracks momentarily.
Stewart misses with a hook.
As Stewart backs off Django throws a huge counter combo but Stewart manages to avoid it all.
Django avoids the body shot from Stewart.
Django looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stewart throws a lazy right hand but Django sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Django is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Django counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stewart thinking.
Stewart looks to throw the jab but Django is out of range.
Django lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stewart throws the left hand but Django avoids the punch easily.
Django on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Django on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stewart 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.
Django takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stewart. Django does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Django counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stewart throws a sloppy body shot
and Django counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Stewart misses.
Stewart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Django on the side of the head.
A combination from Stewart does no damage.
Django now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Django uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stewart.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Django slips under a jab.
It seemed like Django was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Django has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Django uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stewart.
A little jabbing left from Django on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stewart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Django.
Stewart tries to counter by clinching up but Django breaks away and moves out of range.
Stewart looks to land a right hand but Django moved out of range.
Danny Stewart is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Stewart.
Django takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Django on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Django misses.
Stewart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Django's head backwards.
FanDan Django has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart misses with a hook. Django ducked under it nicely.
Django let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stewart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Django makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Django drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Django counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stewart lands with a right that hurts Django. Django looks to clinch but Stewart throws a short knee that drops Django. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Danny Stewart!
A victorious Danny Stewart thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gan Bayarmaa (ranked 476 p4p, 1546 weight class) and WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 56 p4p, 184 weight class). The key to victory for Gan Bayarmaa has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gan Bayarmaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayarmaa blocks a jab.
It looked like Bayarmaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Bayarmaa misses.
TheNoseBleeds throws a hook but Bayarmaa blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bayarmaa misses the target.
Bayarmaa walks into a jab.
It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Bayarmaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
TheNoseBleeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayarmaa counters with a slapping leg kick.
TheNoseBleeds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bayarmaa quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bayarmaa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bayarmaa throws the kick towards the body but TheNoseBleeds avoids it.
TheNoseBleeds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
TheNoseBleeds throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bayarmaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. TheNoseBleeds is in Bayarmaa's guard.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but Bayarmaa is working from the bottom.
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.
TheNoseBleeds won't allow Bayarmaa to get back to his feet.
TheNoseBleeds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bayarmaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
TheNoseBleeds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bayarmaa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but TheNoseBleeds moves out of range.
TheNoseBleeds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
TheNoseBleeds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bayarmaa counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.
TheNoseBleeds fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds shoots and misses
and Bayarmaa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayarmaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bayarmaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows TheNoseBleeds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bayarmaa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ragnarok\'s Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheNoseBleeds stops Bayarmaa from standing up.
TheNoseBleeds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
TheNoseBleeds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bayarmaa wants to stand and escape but TheNoseBleeds is having none of it.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to work some ground and pound but Bayarmaa has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds won't allow Bayarmaa to get back to his feet.
TheNoseBleeds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
TheNoseBleeds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bayarmaa wants to get back to his feet but TheNoseBleeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but Bayarmaa is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
TheNoseBleeds misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for TheNoseBleeds.
Whack! Bayarmaa lands a heavy head kick that drops TheNoseBleeds. The ref tackles Bayarmaa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because TheNoseBleeds was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gan Bayarmaa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Hyde (ranked 347 p4p, 318 weight class) and Mick Marsden (ranked 39 p4p, 37 weight class). Hyde comes to the cage accompanied by Darkside-Neoni. Marsden has chosen Brick - Ben Folds Five as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Hyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Hyde swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden slips under a jab from Hyde.
Hyde wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Marsden avoids a kick to the body.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
Hyde throws a right hand that misses
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde tries to keep at a distance but Marsden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marsden lands a right hand.
Hyde avoids the elbow strike from Marsden, against the cage.
Marsden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hyde's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyde connects with a leg kick.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hyde's head.
Hyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Marsden finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyde throwing a counter right hand but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Hyde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyde misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Hyde has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Hyde misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hyde throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
Hyde misses with a hook
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyde throwing a counter right hand but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Hyde.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Hyde.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Hyde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden cracks Hyde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
A right hand to the body from Marsden.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marsden.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden lands an elbow inside that Hyde shrugs off.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hyde tries to score with a low kick but Marsden moves his leg out of the way.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hyde. That did some damage!
Marsden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hyde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marsden defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden connects with a jab.
Hyde digs a good hook to Marsden's body.
Good leg kick by Marsden.
A jab from Marsden misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hyde misses the target.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden instigates a clinch.
Hyde tries to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling the position.
Marsden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marsden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Hyde is trying to push Marsden away but Marsden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marsden lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Grant Hyde has been cut.
Hyde looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyde takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marsden prevents Hyde from breaking the clinch.
Marsden tries to work over Hyde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyde can't break the clinch.
Marsden throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden lands a nice uppercut.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marsden.
Marsden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Still in the clinch, Marsden scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marsden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hyde's defenses.
Marsden prevents Hyde from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyde wants to break free but Marsden has control.
Marsden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marsden can't find room to land a body shot as Hyde controls the action.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyde is trying to force a seperation but Marsden has the dominant position.
Hyde tries to break free but Marsden pushes him back against the cage.
Hyde tries to circle away but Marsden has him pinned against the cage.
Marsden swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyde is trying to break the clinch but Marsden is controlling him.
Hyde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyde throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hyde gets tackled into the cage by Marsden. Marsden maintains the clinch.
Hyde wants to break free but Marsden has control.
Marsden struggles to land a body shot inside as Hyde controls his hands.
Hyde breaks the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marsden sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Marsden there.
Marsden connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde misses with a body shot
and Hyde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hyde misses with a low kick.
Hyde swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Hyde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marsden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hyde.
Hyde takes one on the button.
Marsden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marsden throws a hook to the side of Hyde's head but Hyde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Hyde pushes him off.
Hyde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hyde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyde. Hyde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hyde throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Marsden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hyde throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Marsden tries to clinch there but Hyde circles away.
Marsden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hyde's sensitive parts.
Hyde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marsden checks a leg kick.
Hyde dips to his left and cracks Marsden with an uppercut!
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Marsden jabs Hyde right on the nose. Hyde blinks but takes it well.
Marsden misses with a hook.
Marsden slips a straight right by Hyde.
Hyde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hyde throws a hook but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden moves into range and clinches up with Hyde.
Hyde has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Hyde moves out of range easily.
Jab from Hyde.
Hyde misses with a low kick as Marsden jumps back.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses.
Hyde stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden.
Hyde tries a head kick but it misses.
Hyde takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hyde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marsden is out of range and Hyde settles back down.
Hyde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Marsden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Marsden catches Hyde right on the button with a cross.
Marsden scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grant Hyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Marsden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hyde doesn't seem phased though.
Hyde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hyde throws a right hand that Marsden ducks under and follows up with a left that Marsden also avoids with ease.
Hyde has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marsden.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook but Hyde avoids it easily.
Marsden scores with a nice strike.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyde takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Marsden misses.
Hyde takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hyde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marsden momentarily.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Hyde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyde appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marsden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marsden misses the jab.
Marsden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hyde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Hyde moved out of range nicely.
Hyde lunges at Marsden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsden's hand.
Marsden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hyde's head backwards.
Hyde keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden feints a counter leg kick.
Hyde tried to score with a low kick but Marsden checks it.
Marsden throws a good cross that connects.
Marsden walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marsden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Hyde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyde misses the target.
Marsden looks to land a combination. Hyde sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hyde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Marsden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marsden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hyde is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hyde slips a straight right by Marsden.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marsden. That's going to slow Hyde down.
Marsden connects with the punch.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden moves out of range as Hyde throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyde misses the jab.
Hyde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slow jab from Hyde misses its intended target.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Hyde connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Marsden scores with a head kick.
Marsden gets a clinch.
Marsden misses with a punch to the body.
Mick Marsden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Marsden.
Hyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marsden pushes Hyde back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hyde avoids the elbow strike from Marsden, against the cage.
Marsden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyde backwards.
Marsden creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsden keeps control of Hyde as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hyde wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hyde is trying to force a seperation but Marsden has the dominant position.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hyde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hyde is able to avoid easily.
Hyde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyde catches Marsden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyde throws a hook but Marsden blocks it.
Hyde tries a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Hyde throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
Marsden connects with a looping right hand.
Marsden with a hook.
A slow jab from Hyde misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hyde.
Marsden defending well as Hyde loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Hyde throws a leg kick that misses.
Marsden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marsden scores with a leg kick.
Hyde moves away from the strike by Marsden.
A little feinted left hand from Hyde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hyde misses with a hook.
Hyde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden scores with a push kick.
The fighters circling - Hyde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marsden misses with a hook. Hyde ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hyde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marsden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyde.
Hyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden tries to clinch up.
Marsden tries to clinch there but Hyde circles away.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyde.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyde.
A jab lands there for Hyde.
A jab from Hyde misses.
Marsden looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hyde misses with a straight left.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyde.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hyde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marsden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marsden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hyde just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hyde checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Hyde was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden.
Hyde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marsden doesn't seem bothered though.
Hyde throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyde cracks a nice hook into Marsden's ribs.
Hyde misses the jab.
Marsden wants to counter with a clinch but Hyde pushes him away.
Marsden throws a shot from downtown. Hyde moves away and avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marsden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hydes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyde takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Hyde 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyde throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Hyde throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyde.
Hyde takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Hyde thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
and Marsden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hyde.
Marsden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marsden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hyde. Hyde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marsden misses with an uppercut.
Marsden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Hyde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsden doesn't seem phased though.
Hyde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Hyde throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Marsden connects with a high kick.
Hyde is rocked!
Marsden throws a nice head kick!
Oh Hyde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyde misses with a hook
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyde swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a big right hand! Oh Hyde is in trouble here! Marsden follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Marsden!
After winning the bout, Mick Marsden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deanthony Pederson (ranked 217 p4p, 741 weight class) and Luan Mesquita (ranked 28 p4p, 89 weight class). Deanthony Pederson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luan Mesquita's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Deanthony Pederson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luan Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita tries to move into range but Pederson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luan Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pederson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pederson throws an off balance right hand
and Mesquita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pederson throws a good cross that connects.
Pederson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pederson moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pederson misses the shot to the body.
Pederson slips a straight right by Mesquita.
Pederson misses with a body punch
and Mesquita cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mesquita swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Mesquita takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mesquita seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita prevents Pederson from improving his position.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pederson trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Pederson is a slippery customer.
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Pederson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pederson is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson trying to control here.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Pederson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pederson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mesquita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pederson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Pederson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Pederson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pederson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pederson passes to side control.
Pederson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson working the ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
Pederson is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pederson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mesquita stops Pederson from passing to mount.
Mesquita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to work for a sweep but Pederson has mounted him!
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Pederson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pederson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pederson lands with some strikes.
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Pederson avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pederson with good strikes from the mount here!
Pederson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mesquita can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pederson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Pederson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pederson tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
Pederson prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Pederson.
Pederson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pederson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pederson with the ground and pound from mount.
Pederson controlling from mount.
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Pederson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mesquita controls the pace.
Pederson looking to control.
Pederson has his hands on Mesquita's head, controlling the position.
Mesquita got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pederson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesquita has managed to get both his arms back between Pederson's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pederson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pederson trying to control the position.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Pederson keeps moving.
Mesquita is in close to Pederson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pederson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson seems keen to control Mesquita's posture.
Mesquita distracts Pederson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Pederson finds it's way through Mesquita's defenses.
Mesquita dives in for a single leg takedown but Pederson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mesquita moves out of range of the leg kick from Pederson.
Mesquita closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pederson controlling the position for now.
Pederson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pederson trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pederson is trying is best to control the position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mesquita connects with a nice short shot to Pederson's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Pederson is working away.
Pederson is trying to maintain the position but Mesquita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Pederson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Pederson is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to control but Pederson is keeping him busy.
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.
Pederson controlling the position well.
Pederson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita is thwarting Pederson's attempts to control the position.
Pederson is doing well to control the position and prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pederson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mesquita.
Pederson trying to hold on to Mesquita's head to control him but Mesquita postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
A big left from Pederson misses.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Pederson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pederson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Pederson throws a good cross that connects.
Mesquita tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mesquita fails with the takedown.
Deanthony Pederson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luan Mesquita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mesquita.
Pederson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pederson.
Pederson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pederson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard but Pederson has passed into side control.
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pederson wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Mesquita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pederson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mesquita has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pederson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mesquita looking for a sweep. Not yet Mesquita, not yet.
Pederson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pederson stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pederson!
The referee asks Pederson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pederson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mesquita wants to control but Pederson postures up.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pederson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pederson keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pederson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pederson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pederson controlling the position for now.
Pederson wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pederson is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Pederson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pederson manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luan Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pederson scores with a hook to the body. Mesquita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pederson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pederson is working Mesquita over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pederson won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pederson passes into side control.
Mesquita struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson tries for a kimura but Mesquita is defending well.
Pederson wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
Pederson tries to move to mount but Mesquita blocks the move with his legs.
Pederson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mesquita rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pederson's guard! Nice work there by Mesquita!
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita trying to control but Pederson is working from the bottom.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pederson is keeping the position for now.
Pederson wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Pederson trying to control the position here.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Pederson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Mesquita throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pederson is on top in guard.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pederson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pederson is trying to control but can't.
Pederson is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Pederson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Pederson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Pederson wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Pederson dodges it nicely.
Pederson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pederson gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pederson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pederson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mesquita has his hands clasped together but Pederson extends and breaks Mesquita's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pederson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
A very excited looking Deanthony Pederson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Shay (ranked 132 p4p, 416 weight class) and Seppo Maki (ranked 17 p4p, 46 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Shay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shay misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Shay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Shay misses.
Shay misses with a shot to the body
and Maki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shay really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Shay.
Shay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shay misses with a wild body shot.
Maki throws out a counter right but Shay avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shay misses with a body punch
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shay throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Maki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Shay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seppo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shay throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shay moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shay wants to control but Maki is keeping him busy.
Shay controlling the position.
Shay tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki parries the strikes from Shay easily there. Shay is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maki to escape.
Maki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shay taking a breather here.
Shay fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maki wants to control but Shay postures up.
Shay tries to score with some ground and pound. Maki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki is not content to let Shay control the position.
Maki is trying to get back to his feet.
Shay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Shay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maki looks a forlorn figure.
Shay with good strikes from the mount here!
Maki tries to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay lands a heavy elbow.
Maki is bucking up trying to escape but Shay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shay tries to control but Maki wriggling away.
Shay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Shay.
Shay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shay controlling from the full mount.
Shay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maki looks a forlorn figure.
Shay landing strikes from the mount and Maki is in trouble!
Shay looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Shay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shay dominating with strikes here.
Shay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maki looks a forlorn figure.
Shay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maki is rocked!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shay is working for a guillotine from mount but Maki frees his head quite easily.
Shay lands with some strikes.
Maki tries to hold on but Shay pushes him away.
Shay looking to control but Maki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maki is bucking up trying to escape but Shay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shay controlling the pace for now.
Shay with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maki is looking to escape.
Shay unloading with bombs!
Shay goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maki is on top in guard.
Maki postures up.
Maki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shay has an active guard here but Maki has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shay is looking for a sweep. Maki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shay is working hard here to advance position.
Shay wants to control but Maki is keeping busy.
Shay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Shay dominated that round.
That's time! Shay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Maki misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki takes one on the button.
Tevin Shay is winning the standup battle so far.
Shay misses with a straight right.
Maki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shay throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Shay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shay throws a body shot but no joy.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shay misses with a body shot
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Maki scores with a jab.
Shay scores with a jab to the body.
Shay has his takedown stuffed
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tevin Shay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shay closes the distance and clinches up with Maki, looking for a takedown. Shay pushes Maki against the cage but Maki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tevin Shay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shay throws a jab but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shay darts in looking for a takedown but Maki gets double underhooks and turns Shay into the cage.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shay breaks the clinch.
Shay drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shay working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shay in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shay creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shay landing strikes.
Shay works to advance to full mount. Maki defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shay controlling from mount.
Shay postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maki looks a forlorn figure.
Shay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Shay connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shay avoids the attempt from Maki to control.
Maki tries to buck Shay off but he can't manage it.
Shay looking to control but Maki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shay with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Shay.
Shay tries to control but Maki wriggling away.
Shay 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.
Shay pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shay is landing with some decent strikes but Maki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maki wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Shay has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Maki taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tevin Shay!
Tevin Shay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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