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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Manchester (ranked 23102 p4p, 24391 weight class) and Xavier Sherman (ranked 479 p4p, 492 weight class). Xavier Sherman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Manchester's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Sherman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manchester gets caught napping as Sherman dives in and scores a takedown. Manchester manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sherman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Manchester is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sherman is aware though and is defending well.
Manchester controls Sherman momentarily but Sherman frees himself.
Sherman is looking to work some ground and pound but Manchester has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman drops back looking for a leg! Manchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manchester manages to kick Sherman off! Sherman jumps back into Manchester's guard.
Manchester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sherman on the ground.
Sherman stopping the sweep attempt from Manchester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Manchester on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manchester tries to get out of the position.
Sherman wants to control from the top but Manchester keeps moving.
Manchester wants to hit a sweep here but Sherman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Manchester there!
Sherman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manchester to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manchester shrugs it off.
Sherman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherman is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Manchester is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Manchester flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Sherman anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Manchester and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Sherman slips an arm under Manchester chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Sherman has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Sherman is squeezing on Manchester like an anaconda would it's prey. Manchester fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xavier Sherman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bosanac (ranked 3182 p4p, 5389 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 373 p4p, 513 weight class). Bosanac's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bobnoxious-Big Cannons. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sarethi's choice of entrance music: Blue Ice. Leo Bosanac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salyn Sarethi'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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bosanac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Sarethi.
Sarethi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sarethi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bosanac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bosanac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bosanac jabs at Sarethi's body.
A low kick lands for Bosanac.
Sarethi jabs Bosanac right on the nose. Bosanac blinks but takes it well.
Sarethi throws a nice looking combination but Bosanac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bosanac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bosanac scores with a nice head shot.
Bosanac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarethi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarethi.
Sarethi with a nice cross.
Sarethi cracks Bosanac with an open hand slap.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut.
Sarethi slips a straight right by Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarethi.
Bosanac throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
Sarethi lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarethi lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarethi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bosanac gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bosanac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarethi.
Bosanac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bosanac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sarethi throws out a powerful jab.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Bosanac got wobbled bad by a big combination! Sarethi presses forward with punches and knees until Bosanac stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Bosanac closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salyn Sarethi!
A victorious Salyn Sarethi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bugg Nevans (ranked 4332 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Brody MacDonald (ranked 430 p4p, 451 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bugg Nevans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brody MacDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Nevans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nevans throws a sloppy head kick and MacDonald moves out of range easily.
Nevans walks into a jab.
Nevans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacDonald punishes Nevans's body with a nice straight punch.
Nevans misses with a low kick.
MacDonald needs to keep his hands up - Nevans had a free shot at his head there.
Nevans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nevans lands a jab to MacDonald's midsection.
MacDonald misses with a hook.
MacDonald thuds a left hand into Nevans's body.
MacDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nevanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevans ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Nevans does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacDonald sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've been informed that MacDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nevans tries to land a front kick but MacDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Nevans counters with a leg kick.
Nevans misses the body punch
and MacDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nevans manages to avoid it.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Nevans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nevans misses with a leg kick
and MacDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nevans ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
MacDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nevans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacDonald.
Nevans looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Nevans counters with a low kick, right behind MacDonald 's knee.
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 telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
MacDonald connects with a crisp jab.
MacDonald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Nevans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Nevans counters with a nice body shot.
Nevans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that Nevans avoids nicely.
Nevans sizes up MacDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
Nevans slips a straight right by MacDonald.
An attempted straight right counter from Nevans misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Nevans counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Nevans counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
MacDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacDonald connects with a body shot that sends Nevans's belly button to the back.
Nevans scoring well with a low kick there.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nevans counters with a low kick, right behind MacDonald 's knee.
MacDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nevans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nevans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
Nevans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevans uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald scores with a shot to the side of Nevans's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Nevans.
Good body shot from Nevans.
A short left from Nevans.
MacDonald trying to control the position but instead, Nevans has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacDonald into the cage.
Nevans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevans misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Nevans.
MacDonald throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Nevans as the two fighters clinch.
MacDonald trying to stall but Nevans improves his position.
MacDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Nevans won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugg Nevans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brody MacDonald's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nevans counters with an outside leg kick.
Nevans avoids the body shot from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nevans counters with a good low kick that MacDonald was not able to check.
MacDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nevans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
MacDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nevans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nevans. Nevans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevans misses with a jab to the body
and Nevans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a series of punches but Nevans avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from MacDonald.
MacDonald misses with a looping right.
MacDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nevans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nevans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
As MacDonald backs away, Nevans returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nevans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevans was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Nevans counters with a thumping low kick.
MacDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nevans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as MacDonald blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacDonald! But no joy.
Nevans misses with a low kick.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Brody MacDonald's cut even more.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevans slips under a jab.
MacDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Nevans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Nevans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nevans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacDonald can do to turn this around?
Nevans takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Nevans counters with a right hand to the body.
Nevans lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nevans circles away quickly and effectively.
MacDonald misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with a straight right.
Nevans defending well as MacDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Nevans clinches up with MacDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Nevans lands a shoulder strike.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nevans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDonald checks a low kick from Nevans.
MacDonald is looking for the big counter here.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Nevans counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Brody MacDonald's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
MacDonald throws a hook but Nevans blocks it.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
Nevans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacDonald.
Bugg Nevans is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Nevans saw that one coming.
Nevans blocks a jab.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Nevans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
Nevans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
MacDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Nevans counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacDonald's knee momentarily.
MacDonald lands an overhand right.
MacDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Nevans tried to score with a low kick but MacDonald checks it.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nevans counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacDonald's knee momentarily.
MacDonald throws a hook but Nevans blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugg Nevans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brody MacDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nevans with the inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacDonald, as that shot connected.
Nevans blocks a jab.
Nevans looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nevans ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
Nevans jabs at MacDonald's body.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevans is just out of range.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevans is just out of range.
Nevans slips under a jab from MacDonald.
Nevans lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
Nevans misses the body punch
and MacDonald counters with a straight right hand.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nevans is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nevans breaks the clinch.
Nevans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacDonald.
Nevans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nevans has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nevans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nevans is looking to counter punch.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Nevans counters with a thumping low kick.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and MacDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Nevans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nevans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDonald moves away.
Nevans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nevans connects with a looping right hand.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nevans swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Nevans's head back.
Nevans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nevans connects with a leg kick.
Nevans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Nevans with a series of wild strikes but Nevans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDonald throws a big shot that misses.
MacDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNevans.
MacDonald lunges at Nevans with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nevans's hand.
A cross from MacDonald lands.
MacDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Nevans counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacDonald's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
MacDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nevans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Nevans.
It seemed like MacDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacDonald swings for the body but Nevans moves out of range.
Nevans jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Nevans counters with a nice body shot.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Nevans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacDonald throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nevans lands with a shot to the body.
Nevans lands a high kick!
Brody MacDonald's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevans was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
MacDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a hook to the side of Nevans's head but Nevans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nevans clobbers MacDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevans moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
And Nevans counters with a quick kick to the body but MacDonald blocks it.
Nevans takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacDonald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevans connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brody MacDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bugg Nevans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Spartan (ranked 3268 p4p, 3218 weight class) and Kane Point (ranked 373 p4p, 365 weight class). Spartan comes to the cage accompanied by Try That in a Small Town. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Spartan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kane Point!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Point tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan trying to control the position but Point is working away.
The ground and pound from Spartan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Point is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Point wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Spartan has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Point's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Point is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Spartan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jason Spartan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aki Kulku (ranked 2847 p4p, 4669 weight class) and Bo Brands (ranked 337 p4p, 474 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aki Kulku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brands defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kulku.
Kulku shoots for a double leg takedown but Brands sprawls well. He's pushed Kulku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kulku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kulku working away.
Brands is trying to improve his position.
Brands is trying to work for a sweep but Kulku has mounted him!
Brands working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands regains half guard.
Kulku throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brands trying to hold on to Kulku's head to control him but Kulku postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Kulku has control of the leg.
Brands trying to control from the bottom.
Brands is trying to stand up here but Kulku is controlling him well.
Brands tries to roll over but Kulku keeps him under control.
Kulku passes into side control, despite Brands's attempt to control the position.
Brands is trying to control Kulku's posture but Kulku avoids it.
Brands is looking for a sweep.
Brands wants to control but Kulku postures up.
That's two 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.
Brands might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brands is trying to work for a sweep but Kulku has mounted him!
Brands manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brands trying to control here.
Brands actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brands wants to improve his position but Kulku is controlling well.
Brands looking for submissions off his back.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands trying to hold on to Kulku's head to control him but Kulku postures up.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands is trying to stand back up but Kulku is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kulku closes the distance and clinches up with Brands, looking for a takedown. Kulku pushes Brands against the cage but Brands circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brands changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulku fails to land the takedown.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kulku has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brands is trying to control the position but Kulku postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Kulku 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.
Kulku gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Kulku has control of the leg.
Brands works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kulku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brands can do to turn this around?
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulku tries to free his leg and advance position but Brands is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands working for submissions but it's allowed Kulku to get to half guard.
Brands wants to get back to full guard.
Brands is trying to maintain the position but Kulku is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brands pulls Kulku in to control the position.
Brands keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Brands looking to control.
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulku defends well.
Brands trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brands trying to control the position.
Brands has his foot on Kulku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kulku works his way back into a safe position though.
Brands has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Kulku with that takedown attempt.
Brands feints the counter takedown.
Kulku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brands slaps away a takedown attempt from Kulku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brands is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulku fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brands working for submissions but it's allowed Kulku to get to half guard.
Brands gets back to full guard.
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulku defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kulku postures up.
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kulku postures up.
Kulku throwing strikes from guard but Brands blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brands throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kulku uses it to pass to side control.
Brands defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aki Kulku 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!
Kulku darts in looking for a takedown but Brands gets double underhooks and turns Kulku into the cage.
Brands pulls Kulku into guard.
Kulku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulku has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Brands is trying to control the position but Kulku postures up.
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulku wants to pass the guard but Brands is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brands has an active guard here but Kulku has managed to pass into half guard.
Brands is holding on to half guard well.
Brands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulku is working away from the top position though.
Kulku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brands's head.
Brands moves into full guard.
Brands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulku is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Kulku is proving a slippery customer.
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brands throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kulku uses it to pass to side control.
Brands is trying to improve his position.
Brands is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kulku off and has taken his back!
Brands wants to control but Kulku manages to buck him off and is now in Brands's guard! Nice work there by Kulku!
Brands working for a triangle but Kulku defends it easily.
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulku defends well.
Kulku throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brands working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulku has passed into half guard!
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands trying to control here.
Brands is looking for a sweep. Kulku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kulku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulku pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bo Brands has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brands has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kulku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aki Kulku.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulku, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aki Kulku!
A relieved looking Aki Kulku 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 Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hobert Nye (ranked 2564 p4p, 2578 weight class) and Emelia Kooldfish (ranked 305 p4p, 308 weight class). Kooldfish has chosen Dirty Needle Project! by Tom MacDonald & Adam Calhoun as his entrance music. Hobert Nye 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hobert Nye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emelia Kooldfish!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kooldfish checks a leg kick.
Kooldfish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nye with a body shot.
Nye misses with a double jab.
Kooldfish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nye misses with a straight right.
Nye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kooldfish counters with a stiff right hand.
Nye misses with a body shot.
Nye looks to land a right hand but Kooldfish moved out of range.
Nye missing with a left hand there. Kooldfish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hobert Nye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nye falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kooldfish counters with a head kick. That will keep Nye thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kooldfish feints a counter leg kick.
Kooldfish tries to sprawl but Nye drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nye stops Kooldfish from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye controlling the action here.
Kooldfish is trying to stand.
Kooldfish is not content to let Nye control the position.
Nye content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nye lands a nice short elbow.
Kooldfish tries to kick Nye off but Nye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kooldfish is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nye is looking to take a break and control but Kooldfish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kooldfish is looking to improve his position.
Nye controlling the pace.
Kooldfish is not content to let Nye control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nye darts in and clinches Kooldfish up against the cage.
Kooldfish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kooldfish misses with a punch on the inside.
Kooldfish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nye backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kooldfish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kooldfish throws an elbow but it misses.
Kooldfish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nye misses with a straight left.
Nye misses with an uppercut
and Kooldfish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nye connects with a crisp jab.
Nye misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kooldfish! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Nye.
Kooldfish flicks out a counter leg kick but Nye steps away.
Nye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nye backing away here, and Kooldfish unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kooldfish is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nye lunges at Kooldfish with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kooldfish's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nye. That's going to slow Kooldfish down.
Nye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kooldfish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nye with a body shot.
Nye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kooldfish swivels and escapes.
Kooldfish is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Nye. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Nye.
A swing and a miss from Nye.
Nye lands an overhand right.
Emelia Kooldfish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nye scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nye misses with a leg kick
and Kooldfish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nye thinking.
Nye misses with a straight left.
Kooldfish appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobert Nye dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nye misses with a low kick.
Nye misses with a body punch
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nye darts in and clinches Kooldfish up against the cage.
Kooldfish pushes Nye back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nye takes a shot to the head.
Kooldfish blocks a body shot from Nye.
Nye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kooldfish can do to turn this around?
Nye manages to break the clinch.
Nye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kooldfish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nye with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kooldfish counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nye feints and then cracks Kooldfish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kooldfish down.
Nye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kooldfish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nye tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kooldfish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Kooldfish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye misses with an uppercut.
Kooldfish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nye rushes Kooldfish and presses him up against the cage.
Nye blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kooldfish breaks the clinch.
Nye misses with a few strikes there.
Kooldfish is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nye throws a looping overhand right but Kooldfish ducks down to avoid it.
Kooldfish replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nye blocks it well.
Kooldfish has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kooldfish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nye misses with a right hand
and Kooldfish counters with a leg kick.
Nye takes the fight into the clinch.
Kooldfish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nye tries to work over Kooldfish's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nye tries to stall but Kooldfish uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kooldfish creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kooldfish misses with a punch on the inside.
Nye pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kooldfish won't allow Nye to get back to his feet.
Nye has a closed guard, preventing Kooldfish from standing up.
Nye is trying to control the position but Kooldfish postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kooldfish wants to stand but Nye has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nye wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kooldfish manages to avoid it.
Nye backing away here, and Kooldfish unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nye misses the body punch
and Kooldfish counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A jab from Nye misses.
Nye throws a poor cross that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a straight right hand.
Nye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kooldfish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nye tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Nye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nye throws a jab when Kooldfish was well out of range.
It seemed like Kooldfish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nye throws a right hand that misses
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nye throws a low kick, looking for Kooldfish's leg but Kooldfish calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kooldfish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nye throws a series of punches but Kooldfish avoids them all with ease.
Kooldfish only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emelia Kooldfish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nye throws a jab when Kooldfish was well out of range.
Kooldfish looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hobert Nye is winning the standup battle so far.
Kooldfish slips a jab from Nye.
Kooldfish appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nye looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kooldfish!
Kooldfish bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kooldfish staying out of range there.
Kooldfish throws a big counter head kick but Nye avoids it with no problem.
Kooldfish leaves Nye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nye tries to clinch up but Kooldfish circles away and keeps his distance.
Nye throws a front kick aimed at Kooldfish's knee but Kooldfish avoids it well.
Kooldfish only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kooldfish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nye.
Kooldfish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nye shoots and misses
and Kooldfish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nye throws a nice looking combination but Kooldfish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nye misses with a hook
and Kooldfish counters with a nice uppercut.
Nye looks to throw a body kick
and Kooldfish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kooldfish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kooldfish throws out a counter right but Nye avoids it with no problem.
Nye throws a lazy uppercut
and Nye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nye throws a solid leg kick but Kooldfish takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nye.
Nye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kooldfish under the eye.
Nye misses with a right hand
and Kooldfish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nye scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Nye.
Kooldfish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nye misses its intended target.
Kooldfish was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nye with a jab.
Nye misses with a hook. Kooldfish ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kooldfish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Nye misses its intended target.
Kooldfish throws a fast counter high kick but Nye manages to duck under it in time.
Kooldfish keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Kooldfish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kooldfish slips under a jab.
Kooldfish tries a quick counter leg kick but Nye is wise to it.
Nye misses with a hook
and Kooldfish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nye throws a big shot that misses.
Nye misses with a hook. Kooldfish ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nye throws a hook but Kooldfish avoids it easily.
Nye thows a leg kick but Kooldfish checks it
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kooldfish manages to avoid it.
Nye throws a lazy uppercut
and Kooldfish counters with a head kick.
Nye connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kooldfish looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nye connects with a solid leg kick.
Nye throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kooldfish counter with a right hand.
Nye misses with a double jab
and Kooldfish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kooldfish's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kooldfish throws a big counter head kick but Nye avoids it with no problem.
Nye's corner calls for a 1-2. Nye obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kooldfish avoids the body shot from Nye.
Nye darts in trying to clinch
and Kooldfish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nye thinking.
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!
Nye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a nice uppercut.
Nye misses with a hook.
Nye throws a poor cross that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a leg kick.
Nye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kooldfish to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emelia Kooldfish.
I think Kooldfish has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hobert Nye!
Hobert Nye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Emelia Kooldfish stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im going to go home and take advantage of the large swarms of love (and money) people give me and indulge in cow stuff. I want a rematch and using the winnings to buy more farm stuff.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murfum Orcarm (ranked 2304 p4p, 2940 weight class) and болат қолдар (ranked 260 p4p, 334 weight class). болат қолдар is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Murfum Orcarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, болат қолдар!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orcarm misses with a takedown attempt
and қолдар counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
Orcarm shoots in for a double leg but қолдар sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orcarm tries to clinch there but қолдар circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from қолдар misses.
қолдар throws a jab when Orcarm was well out of range.
Orcarm drops down looking for a counter takedown but қолдар sprawls and moves away.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
қолдар is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orcarm with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orcarm fails with the takedown
and қолдар counters with a straight right hand.
қолдар lands a big uppercut and Orcarm crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Orcarm looks OK. қолдар waves Orcarm back to his feet!
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!
Orcarm goes for a double leg but қолдар avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as қолдар continues to drive forward.
қолдар lands a hook that snaps the head of Orcarm backwards.
қолдар struggles to land a body shot inside as Orcarm controls his hands.
Orcarm tries to pull guard but қолдар holds him up against the cage and eventually Orcarm drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from қолдар.
That's one minute gone in the round.
қолдар working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orcarm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. қолдар smiles and moves away.
қолдар is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orcarm closes this distance looking for a takedown but қолдар circles away.
Orcarm is breathing heavily.
Orcarm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
қолдар swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orcarm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
қолдар misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orcarm.
Orcarm half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
қолдар fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
қолдар lands a body shot.
қолдар looks to score with a jab to the body but Orcarm is just out of range.
Murfum Orcarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
қолдар 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.
Murfum Orcarm's cut is getting worse.
Orcarm tries to score a power double leg takedown but қолдар sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orcarm somewhat.
болат қолдар is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orcarm tries for a takedown but қолдар circles away easily
and қолдар counters with a crisp right that sends Orcarm to the canvas! қолдар follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). болат қолдар!
An out of breath болат қолдар thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarron Faith (ranked 2270 p4p, 2406 weight class) and Alejandro Laguera (ranked 163 p4p, 166 weight class). Jarron Faith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarron Faith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguera shoots for a double leg takedown but Faith sprawls well. He's pushed Laguera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laguera shoots in and drives through. Faith sprawls well.
Laguera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faith avoids it really well and circles away.
Jarron Faith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Faith looks to land a right hand but Laguera moved out of range.
Laguera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Faith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laguera's head backwards.
Laguera fails to land the takedown.
Faith slaps away a takedown attempt from Laguera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faith digs a good hook to Laguera's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faith misses with a wild combination.
Faith loads up on a big right hand but Laguera slips the punch.
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Faith lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Faith misses the target.
Faith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguera moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Faith misses the target.
Faith throws a jab when Laguera was well out of range.
Laguera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laguera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faith as he jumps to the side.
Faith throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Faith. No joy for Laguera on that attempt.
Faith connects with a looping right hand.
Faith sizes up Laguera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laguera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faith looks to land a combination but Laguera avoids it well.
Laguera gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faith tries to roll over but Laguera keeps him under control.
Laguera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Faith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Faith pulls Laguera in to control the position.
Faith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laguera's guard.
Faith lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faith slips nicely into half guard.
Faith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faith wants to take a breather but Laguera is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laguera wants to control but Faith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laguera tries to roll over but Faith keeps him under control.
Laguera looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laguera is looking to improve his position.
Faith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laguera has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Faith is trying to control the action in half guard but Laguera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Faith passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laguera is looking to escape.
Laguera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarron Faith 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.
Laguera avoids the head kick by Faith.
Laguera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Faith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laguera can do to turn this around?
Faith is trying to get back to half guard.
Laguera has hold of Faith's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Faith tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Laguera cranks the arm and Faith screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Faith, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alejandro Laguera!
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