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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Asher Ax (ranked 24667 p4p, 23199 weight class) and Shandare Regeemen (ranked 389 p4p, 400 weight class). Shandare Regeemen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asher Ax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shandare Regeemen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regeemen scores with a leg kick.
Regeemen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ax.
Ax avoids the head kick by Regeemen.
Oooooh!!! Regeemen has knocked Ax down with a huge combo! Regeemen steps away and waves a wobbly Ax back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Ax is rocked!
Regeemen feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Ax crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shandare Regeemen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Cider (ranked 3126 p4p, 25109 weight class) and Jimmy John (ranked 357 p4p, 542 weight class). Jimmy John has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixon Cider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy John!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John misses with a right hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John throws a big shot that misses.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider counters with a stiff right hand.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
John digs a good hook to Cider's body.
John misses with an uppercut
enabling Cider to counter with a crisp jab.
John misses with a left hand
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from John.
Cider was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cider's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cider scrambles back to his feet.
John throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John cracks Cider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can John finish him?
Cider is rocked!
John throws a hook but Cider avoids it easily.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses the body punch
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John lands a big uppercut and Cider crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cider looks OK. John waves Cider back to his feet!
Oh Cider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cider square on the jaw! Damn, Cider is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy John!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Coca (ranked 3414 p4p, 5048 weight class) and Yon-Seo Yoon (ranked 285 p4p, 370 weight class). Yoon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Magic Journeys - Sound Concierge X Numero Tokyo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filippo Coca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yon-Seo Yoon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoon lands a head shot.
Coca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoon throws out a counter right but Coca avoids it with no problem.
Coca throws the left hand but Yoon avoids the punch easily.
Yoon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coca tried to score with a low kick but Yoon checks it.
Yoon lands a nice hook to Coca's body. Coca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoon moves away from the strike by Coca.
Yoon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoon throws a series of punches but Coca avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Coca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoon takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coca.
Coca throws a jab when Yoon was well out of range.
Yoon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoon moves out of range as Coca strikes.
Yoon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coca with a body shot.
Coca scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoon blocks the body kick.
Yoon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoon keeps the fight on the outside.
Yoon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coca.
Yoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coca throws out the jab.
Coca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoon drops his hands momentarily and Coca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coca misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coca with a nice calf kick.
Coca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoon slips a jab and a cross from Coca.
Coca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coca 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!
Coca punishes Yoon's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoon throws an overhand right that lands on Coca's shoulder, as Coca tries to avoid the shot.
Yoon slips a jab from Coca.
Yoon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coca has time to react.
Coca scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coca misses with the body kick
letting Yoon counter with a right hand.
Coca motions for Yoon to come forward. Coca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coca with a body shot.
Coca swings widly with a right hand
and Yoon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coca misses with a looping left.
Coca misses with a straight left.
Yoon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coca with a body shot.
Yoon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Yoon does it's job there.
Coca lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoon misses.
Coca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yoon! But no joy.
Coca misses with a looping right.
Yoon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coca with a body shot.
Coca throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Yoon to counter with a crisp jab.
Coca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coca.
Coca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coca misses with a looping right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Coca. Yoon shrugs it off though.
Coca throws an overhand right that lands on Yoon's shoulder, as Yoon tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Yoon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filippo Coca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coca scores with a jab. Yoon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filippo Coca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coca tries to clinch there but Yoon circles away.
Yoon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coca.
The fighters circling - Coca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coca misses with a wild combination.
Coca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Yoon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coca connects with a body shot that sends Yoon's belly button to the back.
Coca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoon can do to turn this around?
Yoon looks to land a right hand but Coca moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoon. Coca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coca is looking to counter the offense by Yoon and move into the clinch.
Coca moves into the clinch.
Yoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoon can't find room to land a body shot as Coca controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Yoon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coca.
Yoon struggles to land a body shot inside as Coca controls his hands.
Coca blocking some punches.
Yoon misses with a punch to the body.
Yoon lands a right hand.
Come on Yoon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coca breaks from the clinch.
Coca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Coca is looking to chop away at Yoon's legs.
Yoon avoids the head kick by Coca.
Filippo Coca is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coca misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Yoon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Coca dips to his left and cracks Yoon with an uppercut!
Yoon digs a good body shot into Coca's ribs.
Coca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yoon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yoon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coca with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoon defending well as Coca loads up on a big left hand.
Yoon throws a body shot but no joy.
Coca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoon slips under a jab.
Yoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coca throws out the jab.
Coca throws an off balance right hand
and Yoon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Coca thinking.
Yoon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coca throws a good cross that connects.
Yoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoon blocks a head kick by Coca.
Yoon moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coca.
Coca loads up on a big right hand but Yoon slips the punch.
It seemed like Yoon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoon misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Coca misses.
Yoon throws out a counter right but Coca avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Yoon misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coca. Yoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coca instigates a clinch.
Coca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Coca.
Coca misses with a knee to the head.
Coca tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoon avoids the damage to the body.
Yoon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoon cracks Coca with a nice body shot.
Yoon lands an elbow just above Coca 's eye.
Yoon lands an elbow that stopped Coca in his tracks for a moment.
Yoon lands an elbow just above Coca 's eye.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoon.
Coca with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yoon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coca is trying to break the clinch but Yoon has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Filippo Coca will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Coca throws an off balance right hand
and Yoon counters with a nice body shot.
Coca throws a leg kick but Yoon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coca throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coca is looking to clinch.
Coca misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coca throws out a loose jab but Yoon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Yoon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoon looks to throw the jab but Coca is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoon scores with a nice right hand.
Coca gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yoon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoon moves out of range as Coca strikes.
Coca throws a right hand that Yoon ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoon also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coca looks to throw the jab but Yoon is out of range.
Yoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Yoon does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coca.
A swing and a miss from Yoon.
A swing and a miss from Coca.
Coca throws a head kick but Yoon moves out of range.
Yoon tries to counter with a clinch but Coca shakes him off and moves away.
Coca scores with a nice right hand.
Coca missing with a left hand there. Yoon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yoon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Coca misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Yoon misses.
Coca throws an off balance right hand
and Yoon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoon throws a series of punches but Coca moves out of range.
Coca throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coca.
Yoon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yoon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yon-Seo Yoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoon blocks a jab.
It seemed like Yoon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coca throws a head kick but Yoon moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coca blocks a jab.
Coca looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Coca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoon doesn't seem phased though.
Yoon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coca.
Yoon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Coca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coca tries to land a front kick but Yoon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yoon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoon.
Yoon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coca throws a low kick but Yoon moves out of range easily.
Yoon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Coca throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoon counters with a left to the body.
Coca throws a leg kick but Yoon moved away.
Coca loads up on a big right hand but Yoon slips the punch.
Yoon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coca moves out of range as Yoon strikes.
And Coca counters with a quick kick to the body but Yoon blocks it.
A low kick from Coca is predictable there
and Yoon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coca thows a leg kick but Yoon checks it
letting Yoon counter with a right hand.
Yoon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coca tries to work over Yoon's front leg with a kick but Yoon checks it.
Coca throws a hook but Yoon blocks it.
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!
Coca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoon tries to move into range but Coca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoon misses the target.
Filippo Coca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoon ducks under a wild hook from Coca.
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 Filippo Coca.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coca, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filippo Coca!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Chang (ranked 3014 p4p, 5052 weight class) and Fabrice Trausch (ranked 319 p4p, 450 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxwell Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabrice Trausch!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Fabrice Trausch has been cut.
Chang feints and then cracks Trausch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trausch down.
Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chang throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Trausch stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chang follows into mount!
 Trausch is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang has control of Trausch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trausch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Trausch is still in real trouble! Can Chang finish him?
Chang controlling the position easily from mount.
Chang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trausch seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Trausch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Trausch and Chang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chang wants to control but Trausch is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trausch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chang has hold of Trausch's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trausch tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Chang cranks the arm and Trausch screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trausch, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maxwell Chang!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxwell Chang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Braden Hutchinson (ranked 2841 p4p, 4198 weight class) and Victor Torrente Torrente (ranked 323 p4p, 420 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braden Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Torrente Torrente!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Hutchinson.
Torrente walks into a jab.
Hutchinson throws the left hand but Torrente avoids the punch easily.
Torrente wants to counter with a clinch but Hutchinson pushes him away.
Torrente stuns Hutchinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson connects with a body shot.
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hutchinson misses.
Torrente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrente.
Hutchinson closes the distance and clinches.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hutchinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchinson blocks the elbow strike.
Torrente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torrente creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torrente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrente throws an elbow that misses.
Hutchinson has hold of one of Torrente's legs. Torrente is fighting the takedown attempt but Hutchinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hutchinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torrente is adopting a defensive guard.
Hutchinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutchinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutchinson throwing strikes but missing.
Hutchinson preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torrente's head.
Torrente working a defensive guard here.
Hutchinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Torrente is looking to regain half guard here but Hutchinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Hutchinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torrente is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Hutchinson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hutchinson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Torrente is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson working the ground and pound from side control.
Torrente tries to buck Hutchinson off but Hutchinson is having none of it.
Torrente isn't going anywhere.
Hutchinson throws a strike aimed at the side of Torrente's head but Torrente avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Hutchinson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hutchinson cracks Torrente with a big elbow.
Torrente takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hutchinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torrente is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Torrente tries to bench press Hutchinson off him but Hutchinson keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson lands an elbow.
Hutchinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hutchinson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hutchinson working the ground and pound.
Torrente tries to improve position but can't.
Hutchinson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Torrente is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hutchinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Hutchinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torrente throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hutchinson misses the jab.
Torrente takes one to the side of the head.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch but Hutchinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braden Hutchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torrente tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hutchinson is in Torrente's guard.
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutchinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hutchinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutchinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Torrente has wrist control.
Torrente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutchinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torrente controlling the position.
Hutchinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torrente utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torrente lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hutchinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrente can do to turn this around?
Torrente wants to control from the top but Hutchinson keeps moving.
Torrente is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Torrente pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hutchinson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrente wanted to stand there but Hutchinson had control of the position.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Torrente slips under a jab.
Torrente tries to counter with a clinch but Hutchinson shakes him off and moves away.
Hutchinson misses the shot to the body.
Torrente staying out of range there.
Hutchinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braden Hutchinson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrente is just out of range.
Torrente has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torrente there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Hutchinson with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Hutchinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrente doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hutchinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchinson manages to avoid it.
Torrente just misses with a punch to the body.
Hutchinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torrente is fending him off so far but Hutchinson persists. Nope, Torrente circles away and we're back to standing.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Victor Torrente Torrente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hutchinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Torrente.
 It looks like Braden Hutchinson has been cut.
Torrente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Torrente.
Hutchinson dodges an elbow strike from Torrente.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrente lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hutchinson fails to land.
Hutchinson has Torrente pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torrente manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torrentes head.
Torrente lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson wants a takedown.
Hutchinson goes for a takedown attempt but Torrente pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hutchinson misses with a straight left.
Hutchinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Torrente doesn't manage to clinch there - Hutchinson circles away.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the side of Torrente's head but Torrente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutchinson loads up on a big right hand but Torrente slips the punch.
Hutchinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hutchinson jabs Torrente right on the nose. Torrente blinks but takes it well.
Torrente moves into range and clinches up with Hutchinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braden Hutchinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braden Hutchinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hutchinson pushes Torrente up against the cage in a clinch.
Victor Torrente Torrente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hutchinson blocks an elbow strike from Torrente.
Hutchinson tries for a takedown but Torrente manages to get underhooks.
Hutchinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torrente blocks a body shot from Hutchinson.
Torrente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torrente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hutchinson prevents a body shot from Torrente.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hutchinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torrente.
Hutchinson breaks the clinch.
Torrente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torrente is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hutchinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hutchinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Torrente should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson swings for the body but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torrente takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hutchinson scores with a jab. Torrente acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torrente is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
Torrente steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hutchinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson scores with a hook.
Torrente is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Hutchinson has a takedown stuffed.
Torrente seems to have recovered his senses.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torrente.
Hutchinson misses with a body shot.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hutchinson swings for the body but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Hutchinson throws an overhand right that lands on Torrente's shoulder, as Torrente tries to avoid the shot.
Torrente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Torrente throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hutchinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hutchinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hutchinson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrente throws a right hand that Hutchinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hutchinson also avoids with ease.
Torrente looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hutchinson misses with a body shot.
Hutchinson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Torrente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hutchinson stuns Torrente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrente misses with a hook.
Torrente takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hutchinson lands a head shot.
Hutchinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torrente momentarily.
Torrente throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torrente takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torrente sprawls and moves away.
Torrente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hutchinson.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson tests Torrente's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hutchinson steps into range and cracks Torrente with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Torrente flops backwards and Hutchinson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Torrente trying to control the position here.
Hutchinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hutchinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hutchinson pushes down on Torrente's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hutchinson trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torrente has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hutchinson is working away from the top position though.
Hutchinson is trying to control. Torrente wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrente looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torrente is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hutchinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braden Hutchinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutchinson, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braden Hutchinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Njord (ranked 2463 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Tookie Williams (ranked 274 p4p, 370 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Njord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tookie Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tookie Williams has been cut.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Njord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Njord misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Jab by Njord.
Njord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Njord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Njord misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Njord. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Njord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Njord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Njord is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njord keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Njord.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Njord lands with a short shot to the head.
Njord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Njord pushes him back against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Njord misses with a double jab.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Njord.
Njord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Njord avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Njord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Njord.
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!
Njord misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Njord lands with a good body shot.
Njord throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Njord moves away from the strike by Williams.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Njord.
A slow jab from Njord misses its intended target.
Williams throws a combination. Njord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Njord thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
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!
Williams with a hook.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams tries to work over Njord's front leg with a kick but Njord checks it.
Njord throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Njord slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Njord throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Njord throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a leg kick but Njord checks it
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njord's corner calls for a 1-2. Njord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Njord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
Tookie Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Njord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a right hand to the body.
Njord swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Njord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Jab by Njord.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
Williams throws a leg kick but Njord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to slow Njord down with leg kicks.
Njord slips under a jab.
It looked like Njord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Njord misses with a wild combination.
Njord drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Njord waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Njord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Njord. Njord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Njord punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Njord with a nice cross.
That has opened up Tookie Williams's cut even more.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Njord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Njord.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Njord finish him?
Williams misses with a hook. Njord ducked under it nicely.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
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 big right from Njord misses.
Alexander Njord is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Njord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Njord lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! Njord stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njord misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Njord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Njord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Njord throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Njord off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Williams has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Njord!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gaggenwanker (ranked 2649 p4p, 2856 weight class) and Kyle Calderon (ranked 315 p4p, 339 weight class). Kyle Calderon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Gaggenwanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Calderon.
Calderon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaggenwanker moves away.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses
and Gaggenwanker counters with a shoot takedown. Calderon fights it but they end up in guard.
Calderon keeping full guard, as Gaggenwanker tries to pass.
Calderon is trying to keep Gaggenwanker in close.
Gaggenwanker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gaggenwanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaggenwanker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaggenwanker has managed to get both his arms back between Calderon's legs - danger averted.
Gaggenwanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaggenwanker looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaggenwanker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Calderon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaggenwanker is one step ahead there.
Gaggenwanker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Calderon is trying to control the position but Gaggenwanker postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calderon misses with a body kick.
Kyle Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Calderon.
A cross from Calderon lands.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaggenwanker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaggenwanker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calderon gets back to half guard.
Gaggenwanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderon keeps working.
Gaggenwanker is really struggling to control Calderon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaggenwanker seems to be working for a kimura but Calderon defends the submission attempt.
Calderon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderon keeps trying to improve his position.
Calderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gaggenwanker is looking to advance position but Calderon won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Gaggenwanker seems content to control.
Gaggenwanker is keen to just control but Calderon is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gaggenwanker wants to pass to mount but Calderon is defending the position.
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.
Gaggenwanker drops an elbow to the side of Calderon's head.
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.
Gaggenwanker content to control rather than advance.
Gaggenwanker is thwarting Calderon's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Calderon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaggenwanker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calderon lands a big head kick that sends Gaggenwanker tumbling to the mat! Calderon takes a step backwards and waves Gaggenwanker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gaggenwanker is rocked!
It looks like Greg Gaggenwanker has been cut.
Gaggenwanker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calderon defends well and Gaggenwanker ends up having to push Calderon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calderon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gaggenwanker avoiding damage as Calderon throws knees to the body.
Calderon trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Calderon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Gaggenwanker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gaggenwanker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calderon tries to avoid it but Gaggenwanker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calderon to the ground. Calderon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calderon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calderon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaggenwanker tries to counter by clinching up but Calderon breaks away and moves out of range.
Calderon lands a big head kick that sends Gaggenwanker tumbling to the mat! Calderon takes a step backwards and waves Gaggenwanker back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Gaggenwanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Calderon.
Calderon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaggenwanker manages to avoid it.
Gaggenwanker looks to clinch
and Calderon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gaggenwanker's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Calderon - that's a beauty! Gaggenwanker is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Calderon can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Calderon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Siddhartha Pati (ranked 1544 p4p, 2314 weight class) and Lamar Bright (ranked 189 p4p, 266 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siddhartha Pati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamar Bright!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pati takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bright throws a low kick but Pati moves out of range easily.
Pati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bright lands a big head kick that sends Pati tumbling to the mat! Bright takes a step backwards and waves Pati back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Siddhartha Pati has been cut.
Bright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pati.
Bright throws out a loose jab but Pati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bright throws a leg kick which misses Pati's front leg but catches the back leg as Pati tries to avoid it.
Bright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pati.
Bright throws a leg kick
and Pati counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pati!
Pati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pati connects with a body shot that sends Bright's belly button to the back.
Pati moves away from the strike by Bright.
Pati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bright.
Pati cracks Bright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pati.
An attempted straight right counter from Pati misses the target.
Lamar Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pati lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bright moves away.
Bright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bright tries to land a leg kick but Pati saw it coming and moves away.
Pati throws a jab but it's blocked by Bright.
Pati misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bright looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bright connects with a leg kick.
Pati moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bright. Pati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bright misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pati on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Pati.
Bright swings for the body but Pati moves out of range.
A jab from Bright misses.
Bright missing with a left hand there. Pati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pati on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pati. Bright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pati blocks a jab.
Bright thumps Pati with a low kick.
Pati connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bright's corner calls for a 1-2. Bright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bright throws a hook to the side of Pati's head but Pati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bright looks to land a left hand but Pati moved out of range nicely.
Pati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bright slips under a jab.
Bright lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Bright - just one landing.
Pati throws a looping overhand right but Bright ducks down to avoid it.
Bright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Bright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bright misses the target.
Bright misses with a right hand
and Bright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bright is rocked!
Pati steps in with a hook that catches Bright right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pati follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bright looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siddhartha Pati!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Killian Holloway (ranked 1820 p4p, 1991 weight class) and Borislav Yevgraf (ranked 191 p4p, 210 weight class). Borislav Yevgraf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borislav Yevgraf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway has Yevgraf up against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yevgraf.
Holloway lands a high kick!
Holloway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Holloway with the inside leg kick.
Yevgraf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holloway on his heels. He'll look to pass Holloway's guard now, I'm sure.
Yevgraf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yevgraf has managed to get both his arms back between Holloway's legs - danger averted.
Yevgraf stands and throws Holloway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holloway dodges the ground and pound from Yevgraf.
Yevgraf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Holloway is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Holloway struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yevgraf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yevgraf is staying tight to Holloway's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Holloway is looking for a sweep.
Yevgraf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holloway tries to bench press Yevgraf off him but Yevgraf keeps the position.
Yevgraf tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holloway taking a bit of punishment here - Yevgraf scoring with strikes.
Yevgraf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yevgraf swings around for an armbar but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yevgraf's guard.
Holloway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yevgraf wants to sweep but no luck.
Yevgraf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yevgraf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yevgraf is controlling Holloway's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yevgraf looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holloway passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yevgraf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holloway wants to stand but Yevgraf is controlling his arm.
Yevgraf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holloway wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yevgraf struggling a bit here.
Holloway wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yevgraf keeps working.
Yevgraf is looking to reverse the position.
Yevgraf tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Holloway easily slips into full mount!
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.
Holloway wants to control the pace but Yevgraf is squirming around nicely.
Yevgraf is desperately trying to improve his position but Holloway has a good base and remains in mount.
Yevgraf bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Holloway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yevgraf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yevgraf trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Yevgraf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holloway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Killian Holloway will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holloway throws out a powerful jab.
Holloway is looking to slow Yevgraf down with leg kicks.
Yevgraf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holloway on the side of the head.
Holloway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway is countered with a crisp right hand from Yevgraf that sends him to the canvas! Yevgraf follows him to the mat into side control.
Holloway is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yevgraf cracks Holloway with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yevgraf immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holloway is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yevgraf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borislav Yevgraf!
In his post fight interview, Borislav Yevgraf started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Greenlaw (ranked 774 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Frank Capot (ranked 109 p4p, 229 weight class). Armando Greenlaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Greenlaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Capot!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capot misses with a hook to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenlaw moves away.
It appears Greenlaw was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jab, jab by Greenlaw - just one landing.
Capot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greenlaw sprawls well. Greenlaw wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Capot gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenlaw stuffs the takedown attempt from Capot. Capot gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenlaw appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Capot shoots in and gets a takedown into Greenlaw's guard.
Capot trying to control but Greenlaw is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capot trying to move into half guard but instead Greenlaw has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capot wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Greenlaw is now in half guard.
Capot with the active half guard here but Greenlaw passes nicely into side control.
Capot gets back to half guard.
Capot wants to control but Greenlaw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Capot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greenlaw haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Greenlaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capot on the ground.
Greenlaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Capot is trying to maintain the position but Greenlaw is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capot is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Greenlaw seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greenlaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greenlaw feints and then cracks Capot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Capot down.
Capot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greenlaw as he jumps to the side.
Armando Greenlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Capot.
Capot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greenlaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capot doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greenlaw counters with a body kick that stops Capot in his tracks momentarily.
Capot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capot misses with a takedown
enabling Greenlaw to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Greenlaw.
And Capot tries to counter it with a takedown but Greenlaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greenlaw lands a jab.
Greenlaw lands a front kick.
We've been told by Greenlaw's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Capot looks winded!
Capot has his takedown stuffed
and Greenlaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greenlaw gets caught napping as Capot dives in and scores a takedown. Greenlaw manages to retain guard.
Capot trying to control but Greenlaw is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Greenlaw dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Capot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Capot tries for a takedown but Greenlaw circles away easily
and Greenlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capot is rocked!
Capot misses with a hook to the body
and Greenlaw counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Capot out cold! What a finish! Greenlaw is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armando Greenlaw!
Armando Greenlaw retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Armando Greenlaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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