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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paavali Kontiainen (ranked 21653 p4p, 5099 weight class) and Charles Joao Diaz (ranked 534 p4p, 496 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paavali Kontiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Joao Diaz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontiainen clinches with his opponent.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen gets through Joao Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joao Diaz backwards.
 It looks like Charles Joao Diaz has been cut.
Kontiainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joao Diazs head.
Kontiainen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontiainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kontiainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joao Diaz backwards.
Kontiainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kontiainen pushes Joao Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontiainen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kontiainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kontiainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Joao Diaz is rocked!
Kontiainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joao Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kontiainen finish him?
Kontiainen throws a big uppercut that drops Joao Diaz! More strikes from Kontiainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Joao Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Kontiainen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavali Kontiainen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paavali Kontiainen made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 2181 p4p, 4885 weight class) and Francois Bourbon (ranked 191 p4p, 353 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Francois Bourbon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Bourbon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue looking to score a takedown here. Bourbon is defending well but Chaiyachue drives through and ends up in Bourbon's guard.
Bourbon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Chaiyachue is proving a slippery customer.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
Chaiyachue stopping the sweep attempt from Bourbon.
Bourbon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chaiyachue throws a big right hand that misses.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bourbon working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chaiyachue to keep the fight standing.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Bourbon's ribcage.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bourbon avoids the damage to the body.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Bourbon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bourbon's gas tank.
Bourbon gets control of Chaiyachue's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bourbon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bourbon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bourbon looks winded!
Bourbon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon is working an open guard so Chaiyachue takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chaiyachue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chaiyachue is pressed up against the cage. Bourbon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chaiyachue down to the mat. Chaiyachue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.
Chaiyachue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bourbon, pushing him back against the cage.
Bourbon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bourbon pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue gets to his feet. Bourbon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bourbon has his takedown stuffed
and Chaiyachue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Francois Bourbon has been cut.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chaiyachue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue stands and steps away. Bourbon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Chaiyachue rushes Bourbon and presses him up against the cage.
Chaiyachue has Bourbon pressed against the cage, preventing Bourbon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaiyachue pulls guard.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Bourbon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bourbon is standing up over Chaiyachue. Chaiyachue looks to escape but Bourbon dives into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chaiyachue tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bourbon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaiyachue struggling a bit here.
Chaiyachue is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is trying to improve his position.
Chaiyachue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bourbon is looking for a kimura here.
Bourbon postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Chaiyachue to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon's cut.
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.
Bourbon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bourbon dives into side control.
Chaiyachue takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bourbon has control of an arm but Chaiyachue manages to advance to Bourbon's back!
I would not like to be Bourbon right now.
Bourbon really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Chaiyachue's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourbon on the ground.
Chaiyachue keeps control of the position as Bourbon tries to break free.
Bourbon is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bourbon staying busy and making it hard for Chaiyachue to control.
Bourbon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Chaiyachue.
Bourbon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Chaiyachue not allowing Bourbon to control his hands.
Bourbon breaks Chaiyachue's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon in to control the position.
Bourbon stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaiyachue managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaiyachue is holding on to half guard well.
Chaiyachue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourbon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bourbon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaiyachue tries to avoid it but Bourbon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaiyachue to the ground. Chaiyachue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Bourbon moves out of range.
Bourbon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Chaiyachue. No joy for Bourbon on that attempt.
Francois Bourbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bourbon is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bourbon.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Bourbon.
Bourbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourbon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Chaiyachue presses Bourbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue cracks Bourbon with a nice body shot.
Chaiyachue is trying to trip Bourbon. He has hold of a leg but Bourbon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chaiyachue persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaiyachue is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chaiyachue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaiyachue darts in and clinches Bourbon up against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bourbon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francois Bourbon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chaiyachue here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bourbon is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bourbon regains guard.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?
Bourbon wants to stand up but Chaiyachue is controlling him.
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bourbon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chaiyachue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bourbon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Bourbon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chaiyachue wants to control from the top but Bourbon keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bourbon pinned against the cage. Bourbon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chaiyachue pushes Bourbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaiyachue prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaiyachue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bourbon tries to circle away but Chaiyachue has him pinned against the cage.
Chaiyachue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bourbon.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bourbon is defending well for now.
Bourbon avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue pulls Bourbon into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't.
Chaiyachue sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chaiyachue decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Chaiyachue sizes up Bourbon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaiyachue pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue has his hands on Bourbon's head, controlling the position.
Chaiyachue being controlled here, momentarily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Bourbon is having none of it.
Chaiyachue uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bourbon pushes Chaiyachue up against the cage in a clinch.
Francois Bourbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Chaiyachue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bourbon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1358 p4p, 991 weight class) and Turner Crocop (ranked 174 p4p, 123 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Crocop has chosen Cro Cop as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 47 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Crocop backing up. Crocop nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Crocop shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crocop walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Jab, jab by Anderson - just one landing.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Crocop misses with a takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crocop has a takedown stuffed.
Turner Crocop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crocop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a one-two to the body.
Crocop darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Crocop into the cage.
A nice combination there by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Crocop ducks down to avoid it.
Crocop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Crocop ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a jab when Crocop was well out of range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crocop fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Crocop slips under a jab.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crocop is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crocop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Crocop knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crocop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crocop closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Crocop pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crocop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crocop under the eye.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson tests Crocop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
It looks like Turner Crocop has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Crocop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Crocop with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crocop ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Crocop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson throws a hook but Crocop blocks it.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been informed that Crocop has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crocop shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
Crocop tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Crocop.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Crocop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crocop can do to turn this around?
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Crocop down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Crocop back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Crocop is rocked!
Crocop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crocop is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Crocop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crocop seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson with a jab.
Crocop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Crocop's belly button to the back.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Crocop moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Crocop is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Crocop.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crocop is breathing heavily.
Crocop moves out of range of the strikes.
Crocop fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crocop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crocop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crocop misses with a body kick.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson cracks Crocop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocop shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Crocop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crocop is defended easily by Anderson.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crocop's hands.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Crocop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turner Crocop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crocop circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Crocop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson punishes Crocop's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Crocop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crocop shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turner Crocop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crocop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson jabs Crocop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crocop shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Crocop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Crocop misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Crocop seems unphased.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crocop fails with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crocop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson leaves Crocop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crocop slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Crocop can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anderson and Crocop drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Post fight, an emotional Sparky Anderson said 'It's great to be the new champion, thanks to all my team around me'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Mountain (ranked 2780 p4p, 22047 weight class) and Karter Carey (ranked 321 p4p, 515 weight class). Karter Carey 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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Carey!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carey misses with the combination.
Mountain is looking for a counter combo.
Carey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mountain scores with a jab to the body.
Carey shoots in and drives through. Mountain sprawls well.
Mountain scores with a one two! Carey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mountain throws a right and a left that Carey avoids nicely.
Mountain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carey.
Kari Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karter Carey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey shoots and misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick.
Mountain lands a high kick!
Carey misses with a takedown attempt
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carey fails with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a one two! Carey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Mountain.
Mountain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carey. That did some damage!
Mountain throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
A left and a right from Mountain both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Mountain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain lands with a straight right. Carey didn't see that one coming.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Mountain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mountain defends it well.
Mountain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carey 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.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Carey.
Mountain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mountain counters with a left to the body.
Mountain works over Carey's head and body with a nice combination.
Carey tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Mountain punishes Carey's body with a nice straight punch.
Kari Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain scores with a spinning back kick!
Carey looks winded!
Mountain thuds his shin into the meat of Carey's side.
Carey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carey thinking.
Mountain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mountain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mountain connects with a body shot.
Mountain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mountain swivels and escapes.
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!
Mountain throws a front kick that sends Carey stumbling back into the cage.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mountain!
Carey takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain scores with a three punch combo!
Mountain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mountain digs a good hook to Carey's body.
Mountain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carey looks to land a body kick but Mountain moved away.
Mountain lands with a straight right. Carey didn't see that one coming.
Mountain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Mountain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mountain closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mountain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mountain.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carey can do to turn this around?
Carey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a low kick, right behind Carey 's knee.
Carey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mountain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carey is in Mountain's guard.
Mountain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carey wants to take the fight to the mat but Mountain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mountain stalling the fight.
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountain.
Carey is breathing heavily.
Carey tries to move into range but Mountain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain jabs at Carey's body.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carey darts in looking for a takedown but Mountain gets double underhooks and turns Carey into the cage.
Kari Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karter Carey.
Mountain scores with a shot to the body.
Mountain lands a jab-cross combination.
Mountain jabs Carey right on the nose. Carey blinks but takes it well.
Mountain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mountain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carey under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mountain lands a really nice looking cross but Carey seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Carey with that takedown attempt.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Carey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mountain with a hook.
That kick from Mountain tenderised Carey's leg. Carey is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mountain.
Mountain connects with a body shot that sends Carey's belly button to the back.
Mountain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mountain punishes Carey's body with a nice straight punch.
Mountain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands a nice looking body shot.
Mountain fakes the leg kick and cracks Carey in the body.
Carey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Mountain tenderised Carey's leg. Carey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mountain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carey throws a body kick that misses
and Mountain counters with an outside leg kick.
Carey misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Karter Carey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain stuns Carey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mountain lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain with the inside leg kick.
Kari Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mountain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mountain cracks Carey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carey is rocked!
Carey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mountain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carey scrambles back to his feet.
Carey is still on wobbly legs! Can Mountain finish him?
Carey seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mountain shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Carey is backing up but Mountain catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Carey covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mountain Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Mountain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 573 p4p, 22755 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 80 p4p, 530 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 93 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but Bjornsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bjornsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Pudzianowski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bjornsson has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bjornsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pudzianowski tumbling to the mat - Bjornsson dives into Pudzianowski's 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.
Bjornsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bjornsson stays in close to Pudzianowski's body and controls the position.
Bjornsson postures up and lands a big shot to Pudzianowski's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bjornsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bjornsson manages to pass to side control.
Pudzianowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bjornsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura here.
Bjornsson works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bjornsson advances to full mount.
Bjornsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjornsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pudzianowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pudzianowski is surviving well by controlling Bjornsson's body position as best he can.
Pudzianowski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bjornsson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pudzianowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Bjornsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Bjornsson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 1098 p4p, 798 weight class) and Floyd Gayweather (ranked 138 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare swings widly with a right hand
and Gayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Gayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Gayweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Gayweather displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Gayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Gayweather lands a really nice looking cross but Shakespeare seems unphased.
Shakespeare 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.
Gayweather takes a swing at Shakespeare's ribcage but misses.
Shakespeare appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shakespeare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gayweather cracks Shakespeare with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gayweather shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gayweather stands and steps away. Shakespeare gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
A little jabbing left from Gayweather on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather lands a jab.
Gayweather scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shakespeare moves out of range of the strikes.
Shakespeare misses with a hook. Gayweather ducked under it nicely.
Gayweather lands a nice looking body shot.
Gayweather blocks the body kick.
Shakespeare throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gayweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Gayweather lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gayweather darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gayweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakespeare.
Nice defenses there by Shakespeare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare walks into a left hand.
Gayweather throws a jab when Shakespeare was well out of range.
Shakespeare throws a poor cross that misses
and Gayweather counters with a two punch combo.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Gayweather misses.
Gayweather is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shakespeare had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Gayweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shakespeare throws a looping overhand right but Gayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Gayweather now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Gayweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gayweather misses the shot to the body.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare throws a jab when Gayweather was well out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Robbie Shakespeare's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
A combination from Gayweather does no damage.
No joy there for Shakespeare, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shakespeare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Gayweather moved out of range nicely.
Gayweather appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Gayweather moves out of range.
A nice side step and Gayweather releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gayweather throws a counter combo.
Gayweather jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooh!!! Gayweather has knocked Shakespeare down with a huge combo! Gayweather steps away and waves a wobbly Shakespeare back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Shakespeare is rocked!
Gayweather is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Gayweather scores with a counter punch that sends Shakespeare to the canvas! Gayweather smells blood - he's punishing Shakespeare with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Shakespeare has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Gayweather!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 673 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 91 p4p, 272 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Let's hear it for the boy. Corwin Anstey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masutatsu Oyama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 53 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masutatsu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey 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.
Oyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anstey passes Oyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey 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.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Oyama is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey 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.
Oyama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama has his hands clasped together around Anstey's back. He's all about the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey is looking to stall here but Oyama recovers full guard.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Oyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Oyama controlling him for the moment.
Oyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oyama manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Oyama is retaining full guard.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Oyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oyama's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oyama missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Oyama avoids it well and moves away.
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!
Oyama trying to control but Anstey flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Oyama avoids the strikes from Anstey.
Oyama turns into Anstey and is now in his guard.
Oyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Oyama has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Anstey is really struggling to control Oyama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Oyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anstey is in close to Oyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oyama working a defensive guard here.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Oyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Oyama misses.
Oyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey takes one on the button.
Anstey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anstey is in Oyama's guard.
Anstey trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oyama seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey is working Oyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oyama's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Anstey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oyama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey tries to score with some ground and pound. Oyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oyama struggling a bit here.
Oyama is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Oyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anstey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Oyama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey advances to full mount.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyama can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to ground and pound but Oyama is blocking nicely.
Oyama is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oyama is looking to escape.
Anstey working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws some wild stikes that Oyama manages to avoid easily.
Oyama is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oyama is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Anstey unloading with bombs!
Oyama is rocked!
Oyama wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anstey working Oyama over with strikes here.
Oyama is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Oyama takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Anstey's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 817 p4p, 3268 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 108 p4p, 375 weight class). Shima kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. 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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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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World class boxer
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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 52 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima cracks Kovacs with a good jab.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kovacs throws out the jab.
Shima misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovacs throws a low kick but Shima moves out of range easily.
Kovacs tries to clinch there but Shima circles away.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Kovacs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Kovacs.
Shima clinches up against the cage.
Shima is stalling here.
Kovacs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs letting Shima take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacs.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Kovacs lands an uppercut.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Kovacs's ribcage. Kovacs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
Shima cracks Kovacs with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs pushes off an throws an elbow but Shima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shima stalling the fight.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Shima is stalling here.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima thuds a left hand into Kovacs's body.
Shima has Kovacs up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shima blocks an elbow strike.
Shima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Shima to work.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four 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.
Shima lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
Shima lands a body punch.
Kovacs misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Kovacs letting Shima take a breather here.
Kovacs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima pushes Kovacs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kovacs just leaning against Shima, taking a breather.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kovacs walks into a left hand.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Shima 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.
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Kovacs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Kovacs takes a shot to the head.
Kovacs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kovacs can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacs's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
Shima lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kovacs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shima takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shima avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tetsuo Shima.
Shima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kovacs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kovacs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shima forces Kovacs back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kovacs.
Shima prevents Kovacs from breaking the clinch.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kovacs struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Come on Shima - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kovacs can't break the clinch.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs breaks the clinch.
Kovacs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shima.
Shima moves into the clinch.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacs controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovacs - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Kovacs working hard to break the clinch.
Kovacs has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Shima leaning against his opponent.
Shima is stalling here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovacs being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shima misses with the combination.
Shima gets a clinch.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Kovacs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shima is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovacs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima prevents Kovacs from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Shima.
A bit of stalling here from Shima.
Kovacs wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shima.
Kovacs tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovacs up against the cage.
Shima is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima stalling.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs breaks from the clinch.
Kovacs throws a head kick that misses
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima lands an overhand right.
Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shima.
Kovacs is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Kovacs hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
The defeated Andor Kovacs had this to say: 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Milka (ranked 329 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Richard Hall (ranked 32 p4p, 113 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Milka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Milka.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hall shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Milka is trying to defend but Hall finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hall wants to take a breather but Milka is having none of it.
Milka pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Milka keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Milka defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Milka is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Milka!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Milka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hall wants to control the pace but Milka is squirming around nicely.
Milka squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milka is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hall tries to control but Milka wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Milka turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hall off and cradles Milka's limp body as Hall celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Richard Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Rico Milka stepped up to the mic, saying 'whaaaat ?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 356 p4p, 569 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 41 p4p, 56 weight class). Mercer comes into the arena with Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mercer with the inside leg kick.
Mercer throws out a powerful jab.
Mercer throws a lazy right hand but Lynar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mercer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercer connects with a looping right hand.
Mercer fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynar avoids the body shot from Mercer.
Jab by Mercer.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Mercer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lynar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Bobby Mercer has been cut.
Mercer takes a swing at Lynar's ribcage but misses.
Lynar throws out a counter right but Mercer avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Mercer catches Lynar right on the button with a cross.
Lynar walks into a stiff left hand from Mercer.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lynar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Lynar is out of range.
Lynar looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Lynar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Lynar does it's job there.
Mercer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mercer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynar misses with a hook.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lynar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a one two combo.
Mercer closes the distance but Lynar moves to the side
and Lynar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Lynar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lynar avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynar walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer throws a combination that misses
enabling Lynar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bobby Mercer's cut is getting worse.
A left lands for Mercer.
Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercer misses the target.
Lynar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, jab by Mercer - just one landing.
Mercer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lynar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mercer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynar.
Mercer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lynar. That did some damage!
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Mercer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lynar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lynar at a distance.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lynar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Lynar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer gets a takedown into half guard.
Lynar wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Mercer trying to mount his opponent but Lynar defends it.
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to control here.
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynar wants to get back to full guard.
Lynar is pressing down on Mercer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mercer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Lynar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mercer continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynar throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynar is just out of range.
It seemed like Lynar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lynar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer scores with a nice head shot.
Lynar swinging wildly here.
Sebastion Lynar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercer under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer'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.
Mercer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer connects with a high kick.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Lynar moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Lynar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Lynar misses.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynar blocks a jab.
Lynar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lynar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mercer throws a head kick that Lynar semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Mercer looks to land a combination. Lynar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mercer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lynar's guard.
Mercer trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
Mercer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lynar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mercer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lynar drops Mercer with a left right combo! Lynar follows him down to the ground into side control.
Mercer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mercer is controlling an arm, preventing Lynar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to lock up and control but Lynar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lynar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercer is looking to escape.
Lynar working for a submission but Mercer is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is desperately trying to improve his position but Lynar has a good base and remains in mount.
Mercer tries to hold on but Lynar postures up.
Mercer is trying desperately to improve position.
Mercer tries to hold on but Lynar postures up.
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bobby Mercer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mercer's cut.
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.
Lynar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lynar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lynar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynar throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynar gets caught flat footed, as Mercer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mercer doesn't defend quickly enough and Lynar has managed to lock this one up! Can Mercer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lynar on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Bobby Mercer had this to say: 'I was kind of looking forward to a rubber match Diogo, but I'll take it as a sign. I am officially retiring from fighting. What a ride it's been Dynasty! The best org out there! They're at the tippy top, but really they're only half way up! Thank you for the opportunities & thank you to the fans'.
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