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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Crocop (ranked 1405 p4p, 20682 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 179 p4p, 527 weight class). Crocop's entrance music is Cro Cop. A fine choice. Mazepin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by boom. Fedor Mazepin 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of , Turner Crocop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 69 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mazepin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crocop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazepin on the ground.
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crocop is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crocop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazepin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crocop controls the pace.
Crocop wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crocop is aware though and is defending well.
Mazepin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
Crocop gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Crocop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mazepin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crocop tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mazepin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Mazepin's face as Crocop controls the position.
The ground and pound from Crocop seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Crocop tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mazepin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crocop working the ground and pound but Mazepin is defending the strikes.
Crocop wants to stand but Mazepin is controlling his arm.
Mazepin sneaks back into half guard.
Crocop wants to stand up but Mazepin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crocop pulls his head out easily.
Mazepin looks winded!
Crocop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crocop is looking to take a break and control but Mazepin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazepin is looking to control Crocop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazepin avoid being mounted?
Crocop wants to get back to his feet.
Mazepin is trying to get back to full guard.
Crocop wants to free his trapped foot but Mazepin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Crocop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop slips a nice elbow through Mazepin's hands, connecting with Mazepin's forehead.
Mazepin is looking to control Crocop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mazepin avoid being mounted?
Well, if Crocop is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Crocop scores with a couple of nice shots.
 It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Crocop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crocop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazepin defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin won't allow Crocop to pass to mount.
Crocop throwing shots but Mazepin is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocop in particular looking to stall.
Crocop is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crocop decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mazepin to the mat! Mazepin manages to get full guard.
Crocop wants to get up but he can't break Mazepin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Crocop throwing strikes from guard but Mazepin blocks nicely.
Crocop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turner Crocop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crocop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mazepin struggling a bit here.
Crocop wants to stand but Mazepin is controlling his arm.
Mazepin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crocop.
Crocop in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crocop tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mazepin's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazepin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin gets back to half guard.
Crocop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazepin can do to turn this around?
Crocop is pressing down on Mazepin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazepin is holding on for now.
Mazepin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocop in particular looking to stall.
Crocop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crocop working over Mazepin with some ground and pound. Mazepin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crocop tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mazepin.
Mazepin wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crocop is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crocop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazepin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crocop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crocop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crocop throwing shots but Mazepin is blocking nicely.
Crocop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazepin defending well though.
Crocop slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop lands with a punch from half guard.
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Crocop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Crocop looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mazepin is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocop in particular looking to stall.
Mazepin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Crocop thows a huge punch but Mazepin dodges it nicely.
Turner Crocop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crocop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crocop controlling the action here.
Mazepin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocop.
Crocop wants to control but Mazepin is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Crocop seems content to control.
Crocop tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mazepin.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crocop looking to score a takedown here. Mazepin is defending well but Crocop drives through and ends up in Mazepin's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turner Crocop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
That's time! Crocop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crocop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mazepin sprawls well initially but Crocop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crocop is thwarting Mazepin's attempts to control the position.
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crocop is working for a kimura but Mazepin is defending it quite comfortably.
Crocop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazepin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocop trying to mount his opponent but Mazepin defends it.
Crocop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocop is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazepin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazepin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazepin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocop.
Crocop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crocop is looking for a kimura here.
Fedor Mazepin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazepin wants to improve his position but Crocop is controlling well.
Crocop lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazepin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crocop.
Crocop trying to mount his opponent but Mazepin defends it.
Crocop is taking a breather. Mazepin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Crocop drops an elbow to the side of Mazepin's head.
Crocop stalling.
Crocop is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mazepin defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crocop trying to mount his opponent but Mazepin defends it.
Crocop thows a huge punch but Mazepin dodges it nicely.
Crocop is trying to work for a kimura but Mazepin is defending well.
Crocop is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner Crocop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mazepin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crocop passes Mazepin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Crocop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crocop is looking to advance position but Mazepin won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turner Crocop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crocop 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turner Crocop!
Turner Crocop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fedor Mazepin spoke after the fight, saying 'until next time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Gangster (ranked 1123 p4p, 25350 weight class) and Dustin Giles (ranked 138 p4p, 538 weight class). Gangster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - The Warriors Way. Giles has chosen Beckham as his entrance music. Vahid Gangster could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dustin Giles's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dustin Giles!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Gangster has knocked Giles down with a huge combo! Gangster steps away and waves a wobbly Giles back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Giles is rocked!
It looks like Dustin Giles has been cut.
Giles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Giles loses concentration momentarily and Gangster pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Giles crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Gangster finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vahid Gangster!
Vahid Gangster spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Dustin Giles was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank Dana White and my opponent for giving me this opportunity.. that's it.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavalho Atunes (ranked 1740 p4p, 25821 weight class) and Charles Joao Diaz (ranked 234 p4p, 532 weight class). Atunes comes into the arena with Makeba blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cavalho Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Joao Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joao Diaz tries for a takedown but Atunes circles away easily
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joao Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Charles Joao Diaz has been cut.
Atunes connects with the punch.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes tests Joao Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joao Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Atunes counters with a crisp one two that drops Joao Diaz! Atunes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Joao Diaz to his feet! Joao Diaz is in big trouble!
Joao Diaz is rocked!
Joao Diaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Joao Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Joao Diaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Joao Diaz tries to avoid it.
Atunes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Joao Diaz sprawling to the canvas! Joao Diaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Atunes finish him?!
Joao Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes throws an uppercut from hell that sends Joao Diaz clean off his feet! He's out cold! Atunes stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cavalho Atunes!
In his post fight interview, Cavalho Atunes gave a big smile as he said 'Quero agradecer aos fãs e ao meu treinador!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiandy Rakotoarisoa (ranked 3296 p4p, 24269 weight class) and Mark Jackson (ranked 374 p4p, 488 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kiandy Rakotoarisoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakotoarisoa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rakotoarisoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Rakotoarisoa lands a slapping body shot.
Rakotoarisoa takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Rakotoarisoa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Rakotoarisoa. Beautiful body shot.
Rakotoarisoa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rakotoarisoa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Rakotoarisoa avoids it with no problem.
Kiandy Rakotoarisoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Rakotoarisoa works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Rakotoarisoa.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Rakotoarisoa avoids it with no problem.
Rakotoarisoa misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakotoarisoa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rakotoarisoa scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson leaves his chin hanging out and Rakotoarisoa seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jackson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiandy Rakotoarisoa!
After winning the bout, Kiandy Rakotoarisoa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 1913 p4p, 3364 weight class) and Zhandouji Quantou (ranked 229 p4p, 378 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pizziconi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quantou sprawls and moves away.
Pizziconi clinches.
Pizziconi has Quantou pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pizziconi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Quantou tumbling to the mat - Pizziconi dives into Quantou's guard.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pizziconi postures up and lands a big shot to Quantou's brow.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pizziconi preventing the sweep.
Pizziconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quantou's head.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pizziconi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pizziconi throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quantou can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizziconi with a nice head shot there.
Quantou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pizziconi controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Quantou has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zhandouji Quantou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quantou defends it nicely.
Quantou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quantou slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quantou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pizziconi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pizziconi dives in and scores a takedown into Quantou's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pizziconi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pizziconi content to stall in guard here.
Pizziconi'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi postures up and lands a big shot to Quantou's brow.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Quantou is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi pushing down on Quantou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quantou is still in real trouble! Can Pizziconi finish him?
Pizziconi lands a big elbow - Quantou is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pizziconi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 567 p4p, 1386 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 77 p4p, 175 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eddie Bjornsson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eddie Bjornsson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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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 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shakespeare tries to land a leg kick but Bjornsson saw it coming and moves away.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare defends it nicely.
Shakespeare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shakespeare throws out a counter right but Bjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Bjornsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bjornsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bjornsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Shakespeare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjornsson gets a clinch.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with a hook
and Bjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Shakespeare misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson forces Shakespeare back against the cage and clinches.
Bjornsson wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjornsson wants to stall.
Bjornsson tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare breaks from the clinch.
Shakespeare throws out a loose jab but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bjornsson moves into range and clinches up with Shakespeare.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shakespeare manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjornsson has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bjornsson is leaning against Shakespeare and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bjornsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Shakespeare shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson prevents Shakespeare from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Bjornsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bjornsson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch.
Shakespeare cracks a nice hook into Bjornsson's ribs.
Shakespeare tries to work over Bjornsson's front leg with a kick but Bjornsson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
Shakespeare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shakespeare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Bjornsson moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjornsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shakespeare defends well and Bjornsson ends up having to push Shakespeare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson wants to clinch up but Shakespeare keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Shakespeare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bjornsson tries to clinch there but Shakespeare circles away.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Shakespeare scores with a hook.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Bjornsson blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson scores with a hook.
Shakespeare looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson connects with a body shot that sends Shakespeare's belly button to the back.
Bjornsson moves out of range as Shakespeare strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Bjornsson misses the target.
Bjornsson clinches with his opponent.
Bjornsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shakespeare prevents it.
Bjornsson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shakespeare prevents the takedown attempt.
Shakespeare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare misses with a wild combination.
Shakespeare throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakespeare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakespeare looks to land a body kick but Bjornsson moved away.
Bjornsson slips under a jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare lands with a shot to the body.
Shakespeare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Shakespeare misses its intended target.
Bjornsson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson connects with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shakespeare! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare scores with a jab to the head.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shakespeare jabs at Bjornsson's body.
Shakespeare lands with a cross.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Shakespeare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare loads up on a big right hand but Bjornsson slips the punch.
Bjornsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shakespeare gets caught flat footed, as Bjornsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare wants to stand up but Bjornsson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson passes Shakespeare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bjornsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shakespeare keeps working.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Bjornsson is trying to control. Shakespeare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shakespeare defends it well.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shakespeare thuds his right hand into Bjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakespeare tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakespeare to the ground. Shakespeare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bjornsson lands a body shot.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
Shakespeare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare misses with a two punch combination.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shakespeare quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson tries to pass to full mount but Shakespeare defends it.
Bjornsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson working over Shakespeare with some ground and pound. Shakespeare looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up here but Bjornsson is controlling him well.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson wants to free his trapped foot but Shakespeare is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bjornsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bjornsson thows a huge punch but Shakespeare dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura but Shakespeare is defending well.
Bjornsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robbie Shakespeare is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare is trying to stand.
Shakespeare avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson trying to control from half guard but Shakespeare is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakespeare's corner calls for a 1-2. Shakespeare obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakespeare tries a low kick but Bjornsson avoids it.
Bjornsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Bjornsson is out of range.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakespeare. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakespeare bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson tries to clinch up but Shakespeare circles away and keeps his distance.
Shakespeare swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakespeare connects with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Shakespeare misses.
Shakespeare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bjornsson drops his hands momentarily and Shakespeare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Shakespeare lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shakespeare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bjornsson's hands.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Bjornsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bjornsson pushes Shakespeare up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Shakespeare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shakespeare winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Shakespeare!
An out of breath Robbie Shakespeare thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Bjurstrom (ranked 494 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Boyd Crowder (ranked 64 p4p, 173 weight class). Boyd Crowder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Bjurstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boyd Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjurstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bjurstrom misses with a head kick.
Bjurstrom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crowder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bjurstrom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bjurstrom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjurstrom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjurstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowder.
Bjurstrom needs to keep his hands up - Crowder had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick lands for Crowder.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Crowder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bjurstrom is trying to defend but Crowder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjurstrom moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjurstrom looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjurstrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crowder has managed to get both his arms back between Bjurstrom's legs - danger averted.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjurstrom working a defensive guard here.
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crowder advances position into side control!
Crowder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bjurstrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crowder scores with punches from side control.
Bjurstrom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
Bjurstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bjurstrom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crowder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bjurstrom is looking for a sweep.
Crowder is working Bjurstrom over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bjurstrom is not content to let Crowder control the position.
Crowder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Crowder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Crowder is putting a hurting on Bjurstrom here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder cracks Bjurstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crowder landing a few strikes.
Bjurstrom managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crowder.
Crowder works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Crowder's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Crowder looks up at the clock and then as Bjurstrom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crowder smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bjurstrom gets back to half guard.
Bjurstrom is staying active underneath Crowder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bjurstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crowder is working for a kimura but Bjurstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bjurstrom is refusing to be controlled, as Crowder sits in half guard.
Crowder is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder is trying to control. Bjurstrom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bjurstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjurstrom.
Crowder working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder dominated that round.
That's time! Bjurstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bjurstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crowder's head.
Bjurstrom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crowder is out of range and Bjurstrom settles back down.
Bjurstrom misses with a combination
and Crowder counters with a left and a right that stings Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjurstrom looks to land a left hand but Crowder moved out of range nicely.
Crowder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bjurstrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bjurstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Crowder does it's job there.
Bjurstrom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Crowder looks to move away, Bjurstrom throws a big counter combo but Crowder just gets out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjurstrom misses with a body punch
and Crowder counters with a nice leg kick.
Crowder throws a right hand that Bjurstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjurstrom also avoids with ease.
Crowder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crowder closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bjurstrom quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder drops an elbow to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Crowder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder is working for a kimura but Bjurstrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Bjurstrom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crowder is working away from the top position though.
Bjurstrom has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crowder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Crowder lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.
Crowder dominating with strikes here.
Bjurstrom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowder looking to control but Bjurstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crowder scoring with strikes but Bjurstrom is staying in there.
Bjurstrom can't escape the position.
Crowder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bjurstrom can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bjurstrom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.
Crowder looking to secure an arm triangle but Bjurstrom defends it well.
Bjurstrom tries to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder with good strikes from the mount here!
Bjurstrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Crowder has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjurstrom taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjurstrom regains half guard.
Bjurstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crowder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Crowder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crowder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bjurstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crowder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjurstrom tries to get to full guard but Crowder has control of the leg.
Crowder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crowder 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Crowder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bjurstrom throws a head kick but Crowder moves out of range.
A left and a right from Crowder both land. Nice combination.
Bjurstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Bjurstrom.
Boyd Crowder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowder tries to clinch but Bjurstrom moves out of range.
Crowder scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bjurstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crowder.
Crowder slips a jab and a cross from Bjurstrom.
Bjurstrom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crowder thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjurstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crowder landing with the ground and pound.
Crowder pushing down on Bjurstrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bjurstrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjurstrom is working hard here to advance position.
Bjurstrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjurstrom.
Crowder cracks Bjurstrom with a solid left hand.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crowder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crowder trying to control but Bjurstrom is working from the bottom.
Crowder scoring with some ground and pound.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjurstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crowder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjurstrom's head.
Bjurstrom has his foot on Crowder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crowder works his way back into a safe position though.
Crowder landing some decent shots from guard.
Crowder works over Bjurstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is fighting to break Bjurstrom's control of his arms but Bjurstrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bjurstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Crowder to get to half guard.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
Bjurstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjurstrom trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
Crowder tries to pass to full mount but Bjurstrom defends it.
Bjurstrom has hold of Crowder's hands but Crowder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bjurstrom is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Crowder slips a nice elbow through Bjurstrom's hands, connecting with Bjurstrom's forehead.
Bjurstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Crowder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjurstrom wants to sweep but Crowder has passed to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Crowder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crowder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Crowder!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 433 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 43 p4p, 163 weight class). Richard Hall has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaiyachue clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chaiyachue's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chaiyachue throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Chaiyachue trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall 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.
Chaiyachue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaiyachue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Hall has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Chaiyachue taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Richard Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Naruesorn Chaiyachue stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 298 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 35 p4p, 237 weight class). Kanaani has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mehdi Kanaani struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanaani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lynar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Lynar is predictable there
enabling Kanaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynar misses with a low kick.
Lynar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kanaani avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sloppy strikes from Kanaani. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Lynar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lynar throws a big counter combination but Kanaani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kanaani eats them both and turns towards Lynar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Lynar ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Lynar.
A slow jab from Kanaani misses its intended target.
Lynar connects with an inside leg kick.
Lynar throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
A slow jab from Lynar misses its intended target.
Lynar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynar tries to work over Kanaani's front leg with a kick but Kanaani checks it.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
A leg kick checked by Kanaani.
Lynar throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynar staying out of range there.
Kanaani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lynar jabs at Kanaani's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar misses the jab.
Lynar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lynar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kanaani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kanaani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kanaani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lynar with a body shot.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanaani throws out a leg kick but Lynar moves out of range and Kanaani only half commits.
Lynar lands with an uppercut that bounces Kanaani off the cage and back into range.
Kanaani tried to score with a low kick but Lynar checks it.
Lynar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kanaani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Mehdi Kanaani's cut even more.
Kanaani cracks Lynar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kanaani wants to slow Lynar down by chopping away at his legs.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Lynar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar throws a nice looking combination but Kanaani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynar misses with a body shot.
Kanaani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sebastion Lynar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani takes one to the chin there.
Lynar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kanaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynar misses with a low kick as Kanaani jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Kanaani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lynar misses with a low kick.
Lynar throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynar misses the target.
Lynar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lynar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kanaani is out of range and Lynar settles back down.
Kanaani misses with a right hand
and Lynar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanaani throws an overhand right that lands on Lynar's shoulder, as Lynar tries to avoid the shot.
Kanaani misses with a left hand
and Lynar counters with a right hand that sends Kanaani tumbling to the canvas! Can Lynar finish him? He dives into Kanaani's guard looking to do just that!
Kanaani is rocked!
The cut above Mehdi Kanaani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynar won't allow Kanaani to sweep him here.
Kanaani is still in real trouble! Can Lynar finish him?
Lynar gets to his feet - Kanaani follows without any prompting.
Lynar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanaani seems to have recovered his senses.
Kanaani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kanaani looks winded!
Kanaani tries to bum rush Lynar with a series of wild strikes but Lynar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynar throws a low kick but Kanaani moves out of range easily.
Kanaani throws out a counter right but Lynar avoids it with no problem.
Lynar scores with a leg kick.
Kanaani checks the leg kick.
Lynar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lynar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanaani was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynar.
Lynar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lynar throws a leg kick but Kanaani sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kanaani tries a low kick but Lynar avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kanaani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Kanaani does no damage.
Lynar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kanaani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kanaani checks a leg kick nicely.
Lynar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lynar misses with a looping left.
Lynar scores with a decent looking hook.
Lynar tries a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Kanaani checks a leg kick nicely.
Kanaani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanaani can do to turn this around?
Lynar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Lynar.
Lynar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kanaani quickly recovers to half guard.
Kanaani is looking to escape.
Lynar stands up out of the half guard.
Kanaani throws a looping overhand right but Lynar ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani checks the leg kick.
Lynar swinging wildly here.
Kanaani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kanaani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Lynar slips the punch.
Sebastion Lynar is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Kanaani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Lynar saw that one coming.
Lynar lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Lynar misses with a looping right.
Kanaani misses with a shot to the body
and Lynar lands a stunning uppercut that sends Kanaani to the mat!
Mehdi Kanaani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynar postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kanaani to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kanaani connects with a body shot.
Kanaani blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Kanaani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lynar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanaani checks it well.
Lynar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynar wants to slow Kanaani down by chopping away at his legs.
Kanaani misses with a straight right.
Lynar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanaani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
Lynar drops his shoulder and cracks Kanaani with a huge uppercut! Kanaani goes down! Can Lynar finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mehdi Kanaani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Sebastion Lynar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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FIGHT
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