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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Neumann (ranked 4720 p4p, 24317 weight class) and Jimmy Buler (ranked 396 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nigel Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Buler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buler looks for a takedown but Neumann sprawls well.
Buler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Neumann. That one must have hurt.
Neumann connects with an inside leg kick.
Neumann tries to clinch but Buler is having none of it.
Neumann loads up on a big right hand but Buler slips the punch.
Neumann misses with a right hand
and Buler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neumann tries to kick Buler off in order to stand up. Buler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Neumann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buler on the ground.
Buler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Neumann to his feet.
Jimmy Buler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neumann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buler.
Nigel Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Neumann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buler goes for a double leg but Neumann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Neumann continues to drive forward.
Neumann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neumann sizes up Buler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neumann throws a body shot but no joy.
Neumann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Neumann.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Neumann does it's job there.
Neumann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Neumann clinches.
Buler blocks an uppercut.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neumann working aggressively here.
Buler jumps guard but Neumann stands there with Buler around his waist. Buler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Buler wants a takedown.
Buler looks winded!
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
Buler breaks from the clinch.
Neumann scores with a leg kick.
Buler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Neumann scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neumann scores with a decent looking hook.
Neumann throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neumann misses the jab.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Neumann - the referee stops the clock and Buler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Neumann. Buler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Neumann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neumann throws the left hand but Buler avoids the punch easily.
Neumann swings for the body but Buler moves out of range.
Buler shoots in looking for a takedown. Neumann tries to sprawl out of it but Buler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Neumann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Neumann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Buler's head.
Buler staying out of range there.
Neumann throws a head kick that misses.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neumann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buler blocking some punches.
Buler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buler blocks an uppercut.
Neumann tries to throw a body punch but Buler avoids it by throwing Neumann back against the cage.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buler's elbow.
Neumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neumann.
Neumann can't find room to land a body shot as Buler controls the action.
Buler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buler wants a takedown.
Neumann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Neumann smiles and moves away.
Neumann cracks Buler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Neumann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Neumann darts in and clinches Buler up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buler.
A frustrated look appears on Buler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buler has Neumann pressed against the cage.
Buler tries to circle away but Neumann has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neumann is leaning against Buler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buler blocking some punches.
Neumann throws a head punch that misses.
Neumann taking a breather.
Buler prevents a body shot from Neumann.
Buler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neumann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buler backwards.
Neumann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Buler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neumann tries to throw a body punch but Buler avoids it by throwing Neumann back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neumann lands with a right to the head.
Neumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Buler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neumann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neumann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Neumann dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Neumann throws a lazy right hand but Buler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Neumann's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buler misses with a takedown
and Neumann counters with a head kick. That will keep Buler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Neumann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Neumann misses.
Neumann misses with a looping right.
Buler tries for a takedown but Neumann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buler shoots in but Neumann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neumann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nigel Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Neumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buler.
Neumann scores with a nice strike.
Neumann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buler can do to turn this around?
Buler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neumann defends well and Buler ends up having to push Neumann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neumann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neumann looks to throw the jab but Buler is out of range.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Buler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neumann.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Buler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Buler is breathing heavily.
Neumann looks to land a right hand but Buler moved out of range.
Neumann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buler manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buler shoots and misses
and Neumann counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neumann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Neumann throws a head kick but Buler moves out of range.
Buler slips a straight right by Neumann.
Nigel Neumann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Neumann throws a body punch but Buler moves out of range.
Buler moves out of range as Neumann strikes.
Buler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neumann defends it well.
Buler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neumann tries to clinch there but Buler circles away.
Buler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neumann sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Neumann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neumann misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Neumann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neumann misses with a hook.
Neumann throws the left hand but Buler avoids the punch easily.
Buler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neumann throws out the jab.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buler moves out of range of the strikes.
Neumann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buler.
The fighters circling - Neumann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neumann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Neumann, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neumann leaves Buler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neumann looks to throw the jab but Buler is out of range.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buler slips a straight right by Neumann.
Nice body kick there by Neumann.
Neumann pushes Buler up against the cage in a clinch.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neumann lands a right hand.
Nigel Neumann has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buler is trying to pull guard but Neumann has him pressed against the cage.
Neumann gets through Buler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neumann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neumann tries a body shot but Buler blocks it.
Neumann misses with the head strike.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Neumann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Neumann to work.
Neumann misses with the head strike.
Buler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buler prevents a body shot from Neumann.
Neumann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neumann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neumann lands a shoulder strike.
Neumann working aggressively here.
Buler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buler wants to get back to striking at distance but Neumann won't allow it.
Neumann struggles to land a body shot inside as Buler controls his hands.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neumann can't find room to land a body shot as Buler controls the action.
Buler tries to score a body lock takedown but Neumann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neumann throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neumann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
Neumann pushes Buler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neumann scores with a shot to the side of Buler's head.
Neumann misses with a punch on the inside.
Neumann swings wildly with an uppercut but Buler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neumann lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buler.
Neumann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neumann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neumann presses Buler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neumann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buler blocking some punches.
Neumann tries a body shot but Buler blocks it.
Neumann tries to throw a body punch but Buler avoids it by throwing Neumann back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Neumann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Buler blocks a head kick by Neumann.
Buler shoots in and gets a takedown into Neumann's guard.
Neumann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neumann wants to improve his position but instead Buler has moved into half guard.
Buler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neumann keeps working.
Buler is looking to advance position but Neumann won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neumann wants to improve his position but Buler is controlling well.
Buler is keen to just control but Neumann is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buler controlling the action here.
Neumann is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neumann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buler was well out of range. Poor timing from Neumann.
Buler moves away from the strike by Neumann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Buler.
Buler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neumann throws a shot from downtown. Buler moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Neumann.
Buler moves out of range of the body kick from Neumann.
Buler feints the counter takedown.
Buler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neumann throws a body punch but Buler moves out of range.
Buler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neumann defends it well.
Neumann throws a lazy right hand but Buler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Neumann.
Neumann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neumann moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neumann. Buler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neumann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buler slips a straight right by Neumann.
Buler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Neumann misses.
Nigel Neumann is winning the standup battle so far.
Neumann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nigel Neumann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Buler.
Neumann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buler.
Neumann misses with a looping right.
Neumann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neumann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neumann as he jumps to the side.
Neumann throws a hook but Buler avoids it easily.
Neumann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Neumann misses.
Neumann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Neumann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Neumann. Neumann obviously looking to wear him down.
Buler closes the distance and clinches up with Neumann, looking for a takedown. Buler pushes Neumann against the cage but Neumann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buler ducks under a wild hook from Neumann.
A swing and a miss from Neumann.
Buler feints the counter takedown.
Neumann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Neumann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neumann instigates a clinch.
Neumann is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Buler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neumann throws a head punch that misses.
Neumann misses with some punches.
Nigel Neumann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neumann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neumann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neumann struggles to land a body shot inside as Buler controls his hands.
Neumann tries to work over Buler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neumann manages to break the clinch.
Buler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Buler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neumann.
Buler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buler shoots for a double leg takedown but Neumann sprawls well. He's pushed Buler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neumann tried to counter with a leg kick but Buler avoided it.
Buler staying out of range there.
Neumann has closed the distance and engaged Buler in a clinch.
Jimmy Buler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neumann lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Neumann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neumann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Neumann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johhanes Arni (ranked 4202 p4p, 5387 weight class) and Jimmy Crute (ranked 121 p4p, 131 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johhanes Arni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Crute!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arni pushes Crute up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crute is trying to stall.
Arni can't get the takedown.
Arni jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arni pushes Crute off and scrambles back to his feet.
Arni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Jimmy Crute has been cut.
Crute leaves Arni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhanes Arni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crute tries to close the distance and clinch but Arni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crute looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arni is fending him off so far but Crute persists. Nope, Arni circles away and we're back to standing.
Crute tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arni swivels and escapes.
Crute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arni counters with a nice body shot.
Crute gets tackled into the cage by Arni. Arni maintains the clinch.
Arni is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crute pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arni misses with a head kick.
Crute throws a lazy head kick
and Arni counters with a two punch combo.
Arni clinches.
Arni breaks the clinch.
Crute with a poor takedown
enabling Arni to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crute backwards.
Crute looking to slow down the pace here.
Arni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crute using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crute is trying to pull guard but Arni has him pressed against the cage.
Arni jumps guard and drags Crute to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crute wants to get up but he can't break Arni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arni is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crute loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arni working a defensive guard here.
Arni wants to get back to his feet but Crute is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Crute slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Crute is going to stand back up.
Arni wants to get back to full guard but Crute has mounted him!
Crute can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arni is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crute dominating with strikes here.
Crute prevents Arni from getting the reversal.
Arni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crute on the ground.
Crute pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Crute looking to secure an arm triangle but Arni defends it well.
Arni tries to improve his position but Crute has taken his back! Crute has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arni tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Crute pushes Arni away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Crute!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kamren French (ranked 4593 p4p, 5224 weight class) and Wojtek Niedziela (ranked 384 p4p, 422 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamren French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wojtek Niedziela!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as French lands an impressive looking overhand right. Niedziela doesn't seem phased though.
Niedziela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from French.
French lands a lovely overhand right.
French gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niedziela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
French gets control of Niedziela's arms and successfully pulls guard. French will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
French keeping moving, preventing Niedziela from controlling successfully.
Niedziela drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and French dives on top into guard.
Niedziela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. French doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. French manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niedziela on the ground.
French showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niedziela has his foot on French's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. French works his way back into a safe position though.
French has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedziela 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.
Niedziela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. French gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niedziela is pulling down on French's head to control his posture.
French content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niedziela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. French is aware though and is defending well.
Niedziela is trying to keep French in close.
Niedziela is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but French frees his head nicely. Oh but Niedziela has switched to an armbar! French is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Wojtek Niedziela!
An out of breath Wojtek Niedziela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deonarine Sooklal (ranked 4848 p4p, 4559 weight class) and Montgomery Scott (ranked 433 p4p, 413 weight class). Deonarine Sooklal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deonarine Sooklal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Montgomery Scott!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott stuns Sooklal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sooklal momentarily.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Sooklal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sooklal under the eye.
Sooklal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sooklal walks into a left hand.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott lands a glancing blow to the side of Sooklal's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott connects with a right hand. Sooklal shakes it off.
Sooklal walks into a stiff left hand from Scott.
Scott connects with a single shot there.
Montgomery Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott clinches up against the cage.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
Sooklal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sooklal tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Sooklal backwards.
Sooklal jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deonarine Sooklal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sooklal tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Sooklal drops back down to his feet.
Scott lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sooklals head.
Sooklal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sooklal jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sooklal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Sooklal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott stuns Sooklal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sooklal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scott moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
A short left from Scott.
Scott lands an uppercut.
Scott scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scott gets through Sooklal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
 Sooklal is rocked!
Scott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Sooklal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sooklal is breathing heavily.
Scott lands a shoulder strike.
Scott drops Sooklal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sooklal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Scott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sooklal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Sooklal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott digs a good hook to Sooklal's body.
Scott drops Sooklal with a naaaaasty hook - Sooklal is in real trouble here! Scott dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montgomery Scott!
After the fight, Montgomery Scott 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matjaz Rihard (ranked 4117 p4p, 4248 weight class) and Jakub Witkowsky (ranked 390 p4p, 398 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matjaz Rihard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Witkowsky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witkowsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rihard swivels and escapes.
Rihard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rihard. That snapped Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky moves in looking to clinch but Rihard pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Witkowsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rihard just misses with a punch to the body.
Rihard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Witkowsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rihard digs a good hook to Witkowsky's body.
Rihard 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.
Matjaz Rihard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rihard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rihard scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witkowsky looks for a takedown but Rihard sprawls well.
Rihard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Witkowsky throws a head kick that misses.
Rihard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Witkowsky misses with the head strike.
Rihard lands an uppercut.
Witkowsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rihard lands with a left to the head.
Rihard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Witkowsky stalling in the clinch but Rihard improves position.
Rihard taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Rihard.
Witkowsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rihard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Witkowsky wants a takedown.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Rihard lands a shot to the body.
Witkowsky jumps guard.
Rihard controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witkowsky is trying to keep Rihard in close.
Rihard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Witkowsky 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.
Witkowsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rihard is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witkowsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rihard defends well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Witkowsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Witkowsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut there from Rihard.
Witkowsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Witkowsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Rihard, which made it look bad.
Witkowsky tries to clinch but Rihard moves out of range.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rihard lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rihard, as that shot connected.
Rihard cracks Witkowsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rihard throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Witkowsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Rihard.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Witkowsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rihard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rihard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Witkowsky.
Rihard throws an overhand right that lands on Witkowsky's shoulder, as Witkowsky tries to avoid the shot.
Witkowsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witkowsky closes the distance and clinches up with Rihard, looking for a takedown. Witkowsky pushes Rihard against the cage but Rihard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rihard digs a good body shot into Witkowsky's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Rihard.
Witkowsky tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matjaz Rihard 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.
Witkowsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Rihard misses with a wild body shot.
Rihard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Witkowsky can do to turn this around?
Rihard lands with a good body shot.
Witkowsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Witkowsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rihard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Witkowsky somewhat.
Rihard scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rihard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witkowsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rihard throws a shot from downtown. Witkowsky moves away and avoids it.
Rihard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rihard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Witkowsky.
Matjaz Rihard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Witkowsky.
Witkowsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matjaz Rihard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witkowsky misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky is breathing heavily.
Rihard connects with a right hand. Witkowsky shakes it off.
Rihard lands a slapping body shot.
Rihard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Witkowsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Witkowsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rihard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Rihard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Witkowsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Witkowsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Witkowsky has a takedown stuffed.
Rihard misses with a wild combination.
Witkowsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Witkowsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Witkowsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakub Witkowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rihard scores with the left hand. Witkowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Rihard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rihard wants it to stay on the feet.
Matjaz Rihard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witkowsky tries to move into range but Rihard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Witkowsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rihard misses the target.
Nice shot by Rihard.
Rihard thuds his right hand into Witkowsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rihard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Witkowsky eats them both and turns towards Rihard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rihard with a nice cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Witkowsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rihard lands a nice shot that snaps Witkowsky's head back.
Witkowsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rihard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rihard takes a swing at Witkowsky's ribcage but misses.
Rihard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rihard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rihard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Witkowsky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rihard counters with a nice uppercut.
Rihard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Witkowsky on the side of the head.
Rihard with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rihard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rihard.
 Witkowsky is rocked!
Donk. Rihard catches Witkowsky right on the button with a cross.
Witkowsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Rihard finish him?
Rihard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Witkowsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Witkowsky shoots in for a double leg but Rihard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Rihard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rihard.
Rihard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Witkowsky's head.
Witkowsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Witkowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rihard pinned against the cage. Rihard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Witkowsky takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rihard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matjaz Rihard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Witkowsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Witkowsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Witkowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rihard avoids it really well and circles away.
Rihard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rihard lands a really nice looking cross but Witkowsky seems unphased.
Witkowsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rihard.
Rihard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Witkowsky under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witkowsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Rihard as he connects with a hook.
Witkowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witkowsky throws a head kick but Rihard moves out of range.
Rihard lands a jab.
Witkowsky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rihard drops Witkowsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Witkowsky looks back up at him and smiles so Rihard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rihard scores with a hook to the body. Witkowsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rihard lands a left and a right that send Witkowsky crashing to the mat, dazed. Rihard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rihard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rihard lands a nice hook to Witkowsky's body. Witkowsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
BOOM! Rihard lands a beautiful left hook that drops Witkowsky. Witkowsky tries to recover but Rihard is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Witkowsky lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matjaz Rihard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lebedev (ranked 3249 p4p, 3734 weight class) and Franco Freeman (ranked 331 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Lebedev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Franco Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lebedev.
It looks like Franco Freeman has been cut.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Lebedev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman misses with a takedown
and Lebedev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebedev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lebedev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Lebedev's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexander Lebedev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman has an Americana. Lebedev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Freeman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Freeman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franco Freeman!
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