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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Guinness (ranked 4170 p4p, 4606 weight class) and Kain Mack (ranked 393 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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174 cm 28 164 2 - 5 - 0 |
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176 cm 38 158 21 - 27 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt World class MT Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Guinness! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guinness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Guinness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guinness misses with an uppercut. And Mack responds with a good body kick, but Guinness manages to step out the way in time. Guinness blocks a head kick by Mack.
Mack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guinness. A left and a right from Guinness both land. Nice combination. Guinness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Guinness misses with a straight right. Mack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Guinness throws a front kick aimed at Mack's knee but Mack avoids it well. Guinness misses the jab. Guinness looks to land a right hand but Mack moved out of range. Mack is trying to counter with his kicks. Guinness misses with a hook. Mack ducked under it nicely. Guinness moves out of range of the body kick from Mack.
Jab, jab by Guinness - just one landing. Guinness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Guinness throws a right and a left that Mack avoids nicely. Guinness throws a big shot that misses. Mack throws a body shot but no joy. Guinness throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it. Mack throws a right and a left that Guinness avoids nicely. Mack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guinness connects with a looping right hand.
Mack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Guinness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guinness throws a jab when Mack was well out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Guinness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A lazy left from Guinness finds it's target. Guinness is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Guinness lands with a cross. Mack thows a left - swing and a miss! Mack throws a hook but Guinness avoids it easily. Mack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Guinness blocks a head kick by Mack.
Guinness is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Mack misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Mack has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Guinness misses with a wild combination.
Guinness misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mack.
A slow jab from Mack misses its intended target. Guinness closes the distance and lands a one-two. 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! Guinness jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well. Mack throws a jab but it's blocked by Guinness. Mack moves away from the strike by Guinness. Guinness scores with a hook. Mack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mack takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Guinness checks the leg kick. Mack jabs Guinness to the body, keeping him at a distance. Guinness lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guinness thumps Mack with a low kick. A head kick from Guinness lands but Mack takes it in his stride. Guinness scores with a sloppy right hand. Mack should have avoided that one. Guinness fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Mack throws a body punch but Guinness moves out of range. Sam Guinness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A big left from Guinness misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Guinness throws a looping overhand right but Mack ducks down to avoid it. Mack throws a series of punches but Guinness avoids them all with ease. Mack just misses with a punch to the body.
Guinness throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Guinness blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Guinness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Guinness buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Guinness catches Mack right on the button with a cross. Guinness with a nice cross.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Guinness fails with the takedown. Nice shot lands for Guinness. Mack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jab, jab by Guinness - just one landing. Guinness lands with a nice combination. Mack backs away looking to recover. Guinness looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Guinness misses with an uppercut. Mack lands a nice shot that snaps Guinness's head back.
Guinness lands the left hand. Mack thows a body kick. Guinness tries to catch it but that hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mack swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Guinness misses the target. Mack throws a jab when Guinness was well out of range. Guinness ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Mack misses the target. Guinness scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Mack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mack just misses with a punch to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Mack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guinness moves away. Guinness digs a good body shot into Mack's ribs. Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Guinness is just out of range. Guinness is looking to counter punch. Mack misses with a double jab.
Mack misses with an uppercut. Mack misses with a straight left. Guinness lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A decent looking cross lands there for Guinness. Guinness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mack lands with a good body shot. Mack scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guinness to score with a decent uppercut. Guinness connects with a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guinness. Mack wants to land a leg kick but Guinness is out of range. Guinness cracks Mack with a good jab. A punch lands to the side of Guinness 's head but he takes it in his stride. Guinness slips under a jab. Guinness swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Guinness dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Guinness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mack misses with an uppercut. Guinness slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Guinness misses with a two punch combination.
Mack unleashes a big counter combination but Guinness bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Nice straight punches there by Guinness. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guinness. Mack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Guinness stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Guinness fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mack has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Guinness is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around? Guinness throws a right and a left that both miss. Mack throws out a counter right but Guinness avoids it with no problem. Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guinness takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Sam Guinness is winning the standup battle so far. Guinness lands with an overhand left. Kain Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mack throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guinness misses with a looping right. Guinness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A punch combination from Mack misses. Guinness lands a lovely overhand right. Mack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guinness circles away quickly and effectively. Mack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Guinness misses. A leg kick checked by Guinness. Guinness is looking to counter punch.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Guinness takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mack looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guinness connects with a body shot. Nice uppercut there from Guinness. Mack throws a lazy right hand but Guinness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Guinness lands with a hook. Mack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Mack moves forwards but Guinness connects with a nice, crisp jab. Guinness takes one to the side of the head.
Mack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Guinness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mack. Jab from Guinness. Mack misses with an uppercut. Guinness saw that one coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guinness avoids the body shot from Mack.
Mack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Mack scoring well with a low kick there.
Guinness throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. Mack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mack throws a series of punches but Guinness avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Mack.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mack is breathing heavily. Mack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Mack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guinness to score with a decent uppercut. Guinness throws a hook but Mack blocks it. The fighters circling - Mack throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Guinness throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mack throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little feinted left hand from Guinness on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Mack walks into a straight right hand from Guinness. Guinness throws a nice inside leg kick. Guinness connects with a jab. Guinness slips a jab from Mack. Guinness fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Guinness. Guinness fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Guinness looks to land a right hand but Mack moved out of range. Guinness looks to land a combination but Mack avoids it well. Guinness avoids the body shot from Mack.
Guinness swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mack.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mack misses with an uppercut. Guinness saw that one coming. Mack throws a hook but Guinness blocks it. Mack throws a leg kick but Guinness moved away. Mack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Guinness. Guinness was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Guinness lands a nice shot to the body.
Mack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mack fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Guinness. Mack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guinness manages to avoid it. Guinness lands a slapping body shot.
Guinness swings for the body but Mack moves out of range.
Guinness avoids the head kick by Mack.
Guinness seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Guinness scores with a jab to the head.
Mack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guinness. Mack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guinness was well out of range. Poor timing from Mack. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guinness connects with a jab. Guinness connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Guinness slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Guinness cracks Mack with an open hand slap. Mack needs to keep his hands up - Guinness had a free shot at his head there. Mack misses with an uppercut. Guinness saw that one coming. Mack throws a leg kick but Guinness checks it. Mack throws an overhand right that lands on Guinness's shoulder, as Guinness tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Guinness finds it's way through Mack's defenses. Guinness throws a series of punches but Mack avoids them all with ease. Guinness throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. Jab by Guinness. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Guinness!
Mack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guinnesss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Guinness scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mack in his tracks. Mack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guinness. Mack raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Guinness cracks a nice hook into Mack's ribs. Nice uppercut there from Guinness. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Guinness dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Mack 's head but he takes it in his stride. Mack misses with a double jab.
Guinness lands with a nice body punch. Mack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mack throws a lazy right hand but Guinness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mack walks into a jab. Decent striking displayed by Guinness there. Mack misses with a few strikes there.
Guinness connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Guinness jabs at Mack's body. Guinness scores with a one two! Mack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Guinness lands with a nice body punch. Guinness throws out a loose jab but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it. Mack stuffs the takedown. Mack jabs at Guinness's body. Guinness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mack. Mack is looking to slow Guinness down with leg kicks. Guinness uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mack.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Guinness uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mack. Guinness slips a jab and a cross from Mack.
Mack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Mack swings for the body but Guinness moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Guinness misses its target. Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fighters circling - Guinness throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mack misses with the combination.
Mack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Guinness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mack jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mack misses with a head kick.
Guinness connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Guinness lands a nice looking body kick. Mack takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mack on the wrong end of a nice jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Mack throws a low kick, looking for Guinness's leg but Guinness calmly moves out of range. Guinness with a body punch. A glancing blow. Guinness throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Guinness slips a straight right by Mack. Guinness throws a series of punches but Mack moves out of range. Guinness lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mack throws a big shot that misses. Mack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guinness. Guinness obviously looking to wear him down.
Guinness moves out of range of the strikes. Mack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Guinness scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Guinness lands with a shot to the body. Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guinness moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mack 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. Mack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Guinness lunges at Mack with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mack's hand. Mack scores with a nice head shot. Guinness jabs Mack right on the nose. Mack blinks but takes it well. Mack fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guinness on the side of the head. Guinness ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Guinness listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Nice shot by Guinness. Guinness scores with a punch to the head. Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guinness fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mack just manages to avoid it. Guinness bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mack's head backwards. Guinness getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kain Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Guinness gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mack. Guinness defending well as Mack loads up on a big left hand. Guinness throws a series of strikes that have Mack backpedaling.
Guinness lands with an uppercut that bounces Mack off the cage and back into range. Mack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Guinness lands a glancing blow to the side of Mack's head. Mack throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Guinness. That snapped Mack's head back.
Mack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Guinness lands a jab to the head.
Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mack throws a right and a left that both miss. Guinness scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Mack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guinness is out of range. Guinness connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mack momentarily.
Guinness rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mack moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mack stuffs the takedown attempt from Guinness. Guinness gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mack works the jab nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Guinness keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mack takes one to the chin there. Guinness thows a left - swing and a miss! Sam Guinness is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mack defending well as Guinness loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Sam Guinness showed his dominance in that final round. Well Guinness 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Guinness! Sam Guinness bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 3312 p4p, 22399 weight class) and Luis Sanchez (ranked 210 p4p, 297 weight class). Jan comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Sanchez has chosen Kodak Black - Super Gremlin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 21 - 32 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 16 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sanchez! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez wants to get back to his feet. Sanchez is looking to get back to is feet but Jan passes into side control.
Jan tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. Jan is breathing heavily. Jan advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sanchez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jan looking to control and managing it successfully. Jan with the ground and pound from mount. Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
You get the feeling that Sanchez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jan controlling the position easily from mount. Jan throwing strikes here but Sanchez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Jan controlling from the full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jan is landing with some decent strikes but Sanchez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sanchez's face.
Sanchez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jan lands a couple of good shots and Sanchez has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Sanchez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jan's arms.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sanchez is trying to stand back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan looking to break Sanchez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanchez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Jan keeps control of the position easily here as Sanchez tries to buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bartlomiej Jan 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.
Sanchez throws a combination. Jan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Jan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sanchez. Sanchez scores with a hook. Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jan shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sanchez throws out a powerful jab. Jan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez lands a left and a right that send Jan crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanchez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jan is rocked! Sanchez lands a jab to Jan's midsection. Oh Jan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sanchez wobbles Jan with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Sanchez dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jan to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Sanchez! Luis Sanchez took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest motherfucker alive! Who the fuck is you?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jello Belly (ranked 3605 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Melvin Tate (ranked 349 p4p, 256 weight class). 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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Abu Dhabi Champ Great elbows Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 14 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jello Belly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Tate! The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Belly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tate. Tate takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Belly misses with a left hand and Tate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Tate on the wrong end of a nice hook. Belly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate. Tate lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tate. A swing and a miss from Tate. Belly lands the left hand. Tate misses with a hook. Belly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tate throws a looping overhand right but Belly ducks down to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tate misses with a hook. Belly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Belly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tate throws a body punch but Belly moves out of range. Belly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tate is fending him off so far but Belly persists. Nope, Tate circles away and we're back to standing. Tate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Belly has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tate. Tate throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Belly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A combination from Belly does no damage. Tate throws the left hand but Belly avoids the punch easily.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Tate slips a straight right by Belly. It seemed like Tate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Belly is looking to clinch. Tate appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Tate might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Belly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tate 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. Tate scores with a jab to the jaw. Tate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Tate misses. Tate lunges at Belly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Belly's hand. Tate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Tate dodges the punch combination from Belly.
Belly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belly there as he acknowledges the shot. A right-left combo lands from Belly.
Tate is rocked!
It looks like Melvin Tate has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tate thuds a left hand into Belly's body. Tate is still on wobbly legs! Can Belly finish him? Tate is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Belly moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jello Belly! Our winner, Jello Belly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michel Santos (ranked 2400 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 252 p4p, 350 weight class). Santos comes into the arena with DMX - Intro blaring out of the sound system. Foley has chosen Beverly Hills Cop Theme as his entrance music. Axel Foley 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 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michel Santos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foley misses with an uppercut. Santos has his takedown stuffed and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Foley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley works the jab nicely. Santos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Foley misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foley cracks Santos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santos is rocked! Santos throws a series of punches but Foley moves out of range. Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foley's half guard.
Foley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Santos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Santos trying to stall but Foley improves his position.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos lands a right hand. Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice sprawl there from Foley as Santos shoots in. Santos shoots and misses and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice shot by Foley. Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Foley throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Santos colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Foley as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Santos is left battered and dazed whilst Foley and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Foley! A relieved looking Axel Foley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erica Santana (ranked 1990 p4p, 4077 weight class) and Chris Wilson (ranked 148 p4p, 240 weight class). Santana comes to the cage accompanied by Scream - OG Ron C. Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Final Countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Erica Santana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erica Santana! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Wilson! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A right-left combo lands from Santana. Santana takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses. Santana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Santana didn't expect that. Wilson wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Santana has his feet on Wilson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. 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! Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by Santana, which made it look bad.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilson on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilson's guard now, I'm sure. Wilson trying to control the position.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Santana works over Wilson with some ground and pound from guard. Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Santana cracks Wilson with a solid left hand. Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Santana slips an elbow through the middle. Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Santana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wilson has Santana pulled in close to control his posture. Wilson looking to control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Santana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wilson is trying to control the position but Santana postures up. Santana throws a big right hand that misses. Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Santana postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it. Santana lands a couple of digs. Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wilson is trying to keep Santana in close.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana. Wilson is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is rocked! Santana lands a couple of digs. Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Santana finish him?
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Santana throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely. Santana postures up.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses. Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head. Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Santana 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. Santana postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it. Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wilson is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana working some strikes from top position. Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control. Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head. Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Santana looking to pass the guard. Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Santana throws a big right hand that misses. Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Santana cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Santana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots. Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wilson 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santana lands a two punch combo.
Santana throws a right and a left that both miss. Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Wilson wants to improve his position but Santana is controlling well.
Santana looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Wilson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santana. Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santana's back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana manages to stand up with Wilson still on his back. Eventually Wilson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Santana feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Santana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Santana with a flurry of punches that miss. Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Santana with a flurry of punches that miss. Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head. Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson. Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Santana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Wilson 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.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Wilson is breathing heavily. Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Santana scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Santana fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Santana is now in Wilson's guard. Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wilson is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Santana distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Santana distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wilson keeping full guard, as Santana tries to pass. Santana won't allow Wilson to sweep him here. Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Erica Santana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Santana throws a big elbow that misses. Wilson controls Santana momentarily but Santana frees himself. Santana is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santana stands and steps away. Wilson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Santana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard. Santana landing some decent shots from guard. Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Santana throws a big elbow that misses. Wilson looking to control.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Santana with a flurry of punches that miss. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erica Santana dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Santana drives through with a takedown into guard. Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Santana is proving a slippery customer.
Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots. Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wilson is trying to control the position but Santana postures up. Santana landing some decent shots from guard. Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around? Wilson is trying to control the position but Santana postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Santana scoring with punches to the head and body. Santana lands a couple of digs. Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Santana is in close to Wilson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Santana throws a big right hand that misses. Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wilson trying to control the position.
Santana working some strikes from top position. Wilson controls Santana momentarily but Santana frees himself. Santana lands a couple of decent looking shots. Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Santana landing with the ground and pound. Santana throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Santana lands a couple of digs. Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Santana is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Santana advances position into side control! Santana scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wilson to see if he's OK. Santana cracks Wilson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Santana immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Wilson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Santana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erica Santana! An intense looking Erica Santana took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Erica Starts twerking around the ring'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 2927 p4p, 3420 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 336 p4p, 392 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dean Howard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Edmonds's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Howard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 46 - 43 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Edmonds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmonds tries to avoid it but Howard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmonds to the ground. Edmonds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Edmonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Howard lands with a good body shot. Howard staying out of range there. Edmonds lunges at Howard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howard's hand. Howard avoids the head kick by Edmonds.
Howard feinted with a counter takedown. Howard throws a body punch but Edmonds moves out of range. Edmonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. 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! Howard is trying to control. Edmonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Howard trying to mount his opponent but Edmonds defends it. Edmonds wants to get back to full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Howard trying to mount his opponent but Edmonds defends it. Edmonds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Edmonds is refusing to be controlled, as Howard sits in half guard. Edmonds tries to get to full guard but Howard has control of the leg. Howard trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well. Edmonds is positioning himself well to prevent Howard advancing to mount.
Howard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
 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.
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Howard drops an elbow to the side of Edmonds's head. Howard trying to pass the guard but Edmonds defending well. Howard is working hard here to advance position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Howard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Howard trying to control the action but Edmonds is working from the bottom. Howard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edmonds's head. Howard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Howard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Edmonds can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Edmonds is working to get back to half guard.
Howard has control of Edmonds's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Edmonds regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Edmonds is trying desperately to improve position.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Howard tries to control but Edmonds wriggling away. Edmonds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Howard content just to control the position here. Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Howard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Edmonds is now in Howard's guard. A big mistake from Howard there, giving up the dominant position! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Howard dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard swings widly with a right hand
and Edmonds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. John Edmonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Howard shoots in and drives through. Edmonds sprawls well. Howard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Edmonds misses with a looping left. Howard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmonds sprawls and moves away. A leg kick checked by Howard. Howard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Howard works the jab nicely. Edmonds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Edmonds throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Howard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Edmonds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howard was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmonds. Edmonds throws a poor cross that misses
and Howard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edmonds won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Howard wants to control but Edmonds is keeping him busy. Howard landing a few strikes.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Howard cracks Edmonds with a big right hand but Edmonds just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edmonds is looking to reverse the position. Howard trying to control the action but Edmonds is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Edmonds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Howard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Howard advances to full mount. Howard trying to control but he's not successful this time. Howard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Howard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Edmonds taking shots to the head. Edmonds working to try and regain half guard.
Howard 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. Edmonds turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Howard off and cradles Edmonds's limp body as Howard celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dean Howard! A very excited looking Dean Howard 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 2269 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 160 p4p, 137 weight class). Gomi's entrance music is The Only Thing They Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 24 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bogo scores with a head kick. Gomi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Gomi misses with a straight right. Gomi swings widly with a right hand
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Gomi fights it but they end up in 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. Gomi wants to stand up but Bogo is controlling him. Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Bogo prevents Gomi from getting back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bogo content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gomi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Bogo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bogo manages to end up in side control.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Bogo tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Bogo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bogo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Gomi pushes Bogo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bogo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Bogo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomi's legs. Gomi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bogo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomi, who protects the arm well.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Bogo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bogo tries for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Gomi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Bogo trying to control the position but Gomi is working away.
Bogo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomi to his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi. Bogo wants to counter with a clinch but Gomi pushes him away. Bogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gomi. Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi moves out of range as Bogo throws a body kick.
Gomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogo throws out the jab. Bogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Bogo feints the counter takedown. Gomi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bogo's head. Gomi throws out a powerful jab. A swing and a miss from Gomi. Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. And Bogo tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomi pushes his down on his head and steps out. A jab from Gomi does it's job there. Gomi misses with a combination
and Bogo counters with a single leg into guard. Gomi didn't expect that.
Gomi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Gomi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gomi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Bogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A looping hook to the body misses from Bogo. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet. Gomi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Gomi throws an off balance right hand
and Bogo counters with a shoot takedown. Gomi fights it but they end up in guard.
Gomi wriggles free and stands up. 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 Hiroshi Gomi will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Bogo moved out of range nicely. Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Gomi blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Gomi pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
Bogo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomi defends it well. Gomi tries to kick Bogo off but Bogo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bogo is controlling the pace.
Gomi is trying to stand up here but Bogo is controlling him well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt.
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt. Adam Bogo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gomi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Alvarez (ranked 1207 p4p, 2129 weight class) and Old Grappling (ranked 160 p4p, 251 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die. Grappling has chosen After Dark - Old Grappling as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Old Grappling! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Topper Green.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grappling backs up against the cage.
It looks like Old Grappling has been cut. Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Grappling moves out of range easily. Grappling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Grappling darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Grappling into the cage.
Grappling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Grappling finishes the takedown easily into guard. Grappling advances position into side control! Alvarez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Alvarez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grappling sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Grappling trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it. Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Grappling throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alvarez because Grappling loaded up on that one. Alvarez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Grappling's attempts to control the action. Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't. Grappling can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape. Grappling connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grappling lands a couple of good shots and Alvarez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Grappling lands an elbow to the side of the head. Grappling softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Grappling looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Alvarez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Grappling lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Alvarez hold on?!
Alvarez 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! Grappling cracks Alvarez with a big right hand from the back mount! Alvarez immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Grappling takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Grappling! Old Grappling made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Miyao (ranked 1989 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Andre Koefti (ranked 176 p4p, 286 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koefti's choice of entrance music: IZ - E Ala E. Andre Koefti is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Miyao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Koefti! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A chopping leg kick lands by Koefti. Koefti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koefti circles away. Koefti throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyao. Miyao appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Koefti misses with a low kick as Miyao jumps back. Miyao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koefti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Miyao clobbers Koefti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Koefti throws a leg kick and Miyao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Koefti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyao has time to react. Koefti fails to land with a series of punches.
Koefti throws a nice outside leg kick. Miyao throws out a powerful jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miyao blocks the body kick.
Koefti ducks under a wild hook from Miyao. A jab from Miyao finds it's way through Koefti's defenses. Miyao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Miyao works the jab nicely.
Koefti tries to sprawl but Miyao drives through with a takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koefti wants to get back to his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koefti defends it well. Miyao wants to pass to mount but Koefti is defending the position.
Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koefti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miyao wants to work for an arm triangle but Koefti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Miyao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miyao has hold of Koefti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koefti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miyao trying to control but Koefti is having none of it. Koefti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Miyao working for a submission but Koefti is keeping him at bay.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Koefti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Koefti! Miyao has a closed guard, preventing Koefti from standing up. Miyao has Koefti pulled in close to control his posture. Koefti stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyao is pulling down on Koefti's head to control his posture. Miyao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Miyao wants to sweep here but Koefti controlling him for the moment. Miyao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
 The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Miyao dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Koefti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Koefti connects with a right hand. Miyao shakes it off. Miyao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Koefti misses with a body kick. Miyao appears to be looking for a big counter. Miyao takes one to the chin there. Miyao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Miyao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Koefti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koefti to the ground. Miyao is now in Koefti's guard. Miyao wants to control from the top but Koefti keeps moving. Miyao passes into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miyao sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miyao is looking for a kimura but Koefti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyao to get the leverage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Miyao passes to full mount! Koefti prevents Miyao from taking his back. Miyao trying to control but Koefti is having none of it.
Miyao has control of Koefti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koefti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koefti tries to buck Miyao off but he can't manage it.
Miyao goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Koefti turns into him and now he's in Miyao's guard.
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Miyao has his hands on Koefti's head, controlling the position. Koefti tries to stand but Miyao is controlling from the bottom.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Koefti is fighting to break Miyao's control of his arms but Miyao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Koefti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miyao's guard. Miyao is adopting a defensive guard. Miyao'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 ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A nice combination there by Miyao.
Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick. Koefti moves out of range as Miyao strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyao scores with a shot to the body.
Koefti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koefti scores with a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Miyao throws a series of punches but Koefti moves out of range. Koefti throws a fast counter high kick but Miyao manages to duck under it in time. Koefti dodges the punch combination from Miyao.
Joao Miyao is winning the standup battle so far. Koefti throws an off balance right hand
letting Miyao counter with a right hand. 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! Koefti missing with a left hand there. Miyao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyao shoots for a double leg takedown but Koefti sprawls well. He's pushed Miyao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick. A head kick misses from Koefti. A counter left hand to the body from Miyao misses its target. Koefti throws a head kick but Miyao moves out of range.
Koefti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Koefti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyao blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Koefti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koefti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyao.
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 Joao Miyao will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Koefti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyao's head backwards. Miyao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koefti manages to avoid it. Koefti throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyao. Miyao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Miyao lands a two punch combo.
Miyao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koefti's hands. Koefti scores with a body shot.
Miyao misses with an uppercut. Koefti saw that one coming. Miyao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koefti ducks under a wild hook from Miyao. Good shot there by Koefti. A looping hook to the body misses from Koefti. Miyao does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Miyao misses the target. Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick. A telegraphed right hand from Miyao misses the target. Miyao misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miyao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koefti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Miyao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Miyao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koefti. That one must have hurt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Miyao misses with a double jab.
Koefti misses with a body kick. Miyao checks a low kick from Koefti. Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyao blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Nice cross by Koefti. Koefti lands a leg kick that knocks Miyao off balance momentarily. Koefti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koefti throws a chopping leg kick but Miyao manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Koefti throws a lazy right hand but Miyao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miyao is looking to counter punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyao. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyao tries for a kimura but Koefti is defending well.
Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miyao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Koefti is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Koefti is looking to get back to his feet here but Miyao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Koefti's back. Koefti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Joao Miyao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. What can Koefti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Koefti wants to get back to his feet.
Miyao is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miyao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Andre Koefti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miyao looking for the choke from the back. A lull in the action here.
Koefti is trying to stand back up.
Miyao looking to break Koefti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Koefti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miyao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Miyao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Koefti doesn't escape. Miyao trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyao looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Koefti taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao! Joao Miyao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Andre Koefti stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'.
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