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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Laddy Sutherland (ranked 3628 p4p, 3530 weight class) and Pekka Haalvisto (ranked 234 p4p, 229 weight class). Haalvisto has chosen Fintelligens - Stockholm-Helsinki as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Haalvisto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haalvisto forces Sutherland back against the cage and clinches.
Haalvisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sutherland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haalvisto's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haalvisto.
Haalvisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Sutherland.
Nice body punch from Sutherland - that landed with a thud.
Haalvisto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Haalvisto's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Haalvisto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haalvisto.
Sutherland dodges an elbow strike from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto misses with an elbow strike.
Sutherland lands a body shot.
Haalvisto looking to throw knees to the head but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutherland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sutherland thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland thows a huge punch but Haalvisto dodges it nicely.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura here.
Sutherland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Haalvisto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland wants to advance to full mount but Haalvisto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sutherland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haalvisto keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haalvisto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sutherland wants to pass the guard but Haalvisto is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sutherland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sutherland slips nicely into half guard.
Sutherland throwing shots but Haalvisto is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sutherland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haalvisto defends it well.
Sutherland stalling away here and it's allowed Haalvisto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Haalvisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haalvisto is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sutherland works over Haalvisto with some ground and pound from guard.
Sutherland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sutherland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutherland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haalvisto moves out of range as Sutherland throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sutherland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sutherland swats away the attempt to clinch by Haalvisto.
Haalvisto tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Haalvisto lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Laddy Sutherland will probably get the nod.
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.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and Sutherland finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.
Sutherland keeps the fight on the outside.
Sutherland thuds his shin into the meat of Haalvisto's side.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haalvisto defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haalvisto is fending him off so far but Sutherland persists. Nope, Haalvisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haalvisto is looking to clinch.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haalvisto. That did some damage!
Haalvisto wants to clinch but Sutherland slips to the side
and Sutherland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haalvisto's knee momentarily.
Haalvisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sutherland.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up.
Laddy Sutherland is winning the standup battle so far.
Sutherland with a nice calf kick.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haalvisto can do to turn this around?
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a three punch combo that has Haalvisto backing up. Haalvisto nods at Sutherland to acknowledge the strikes.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haalvisto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutherland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haalvisto eats them both and turns towards Sutherland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haalvisto wants to clinch
and Sutherland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sutherland counters with a series of strikes. Haalvisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sutherland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haalvisto thinking.
Sutherland scores with a spinning back kick!
Sutherland looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haalvisto!
Sutherland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haalvisto regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sutherland's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haalvisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to pass to full mount but Haalvisto defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sutherland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sutherland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sutherland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haalvisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland.
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura but Haalvisto is defending well.
Sutherland wants to take a breather but Haalvisto is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laddy Sutherland dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sutherland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sutherland has Haalvisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Haalvisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Haalvisto fails to land.
Sutherland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haalvisto is trying to keep an underhook but Sutherland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Haalvisto is looking to escape.
Sutherland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sutherland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haalvisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sutherland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sutherland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haalvisto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sutherland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sutherland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haalvisto is just riding it out for now. Sutherland eventually gives up the hold.
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Laddy Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haalvisto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Sutherland 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.
Sutherland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haalvisto!
Laddy Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland content just to control the position here.
Sutherland tries to control but Haalvisto wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland controlling from the full mount.
Sutherland throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Haalvisto because Sutherland loaded up on that one.
Haalvisto bucks up and throws Sutherland to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sutherland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haalvisto wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sutherland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Haalvisto.
Sutherland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Haalvisto moves in looking to clinch but Sutherland pushes him off.
Haalvisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Sutherland lands a really nice looking cross but Haalvisto seems unphased.
Sutherland with the inside leg kick.
Sutherland lands the left hand.
Haalvisto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sutherland counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Haalvisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haalvisto wants to clinch up but Sutherland keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sutherland misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haalvisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Sutherland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekka Haalvisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haalvisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laddy Sutherland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sutherland, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laddy Sutherland!
Laddy Sutherland decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pekka Haalvisto spoke after the fight, saying 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Massif Headingery (ranked 24604 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Paul Nichols (ranked 465 p4p, 332 weight class). Paul Nichols has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170
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Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Massif Headingery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headingery on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nichols misses with a body shot.
Headingery takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Headingery staying out of range there.
Headingery closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Headingery is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Nichols. No joy for Headingery on that attempt.
Nichols walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Headingery checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nichols throws a good cross that connects.
Nichols keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses.
Nichols scores with a sloppy right hand. Headingery should have avoided that one.
Nichols tries to bum rush Headingery with a series of wild strikes but Headingery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Headingery's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nichols throws a shot from downtown. Headingery moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols throws a right hand that Headingery ducks under and follows up with a left that Headingery also avoids with ease.
Headingery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Headingery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headingery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Headingery checks a leg kick nicely.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols throws a low kick but Headingery avoids it.
Nichols connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Headingery momentarily.
Headingery with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nichols to score with a decent uppercut.
Headingery shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Headingery takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Headingery steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nichols.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nichols jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nichols is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Headingery had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Headingery shoots in looking for a takedown. Nichols tries to sprawl out of it but Headingery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nichols manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nichols throws out a counter right but Headingery avoids it with no problem.
Nichols has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massif Headingery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Headingery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nichols sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Headingery somewhat.
Headingery backing away here, and Nichols unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichols throws a body shot but no joy.
Headingery drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nichols tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Headingery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Headingery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Headingery throws a strike but Nichols rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nichols trying to stand up but can't free himself from Headingery's guard.
Nichols stands up from Headingery's guard - Nichols perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headingery takes one to the side of the head.
Nichols digs a good hook to Headingery's body.
Nichols displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Headingery.
Headingery shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Headingery seems to be looking for submissions.
Nichols regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Headingery.
Headingery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Headingery prevents Nichols from getting back to his feet.
Headingery throws a big right hand that misses.
Headingery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nichols works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Headingery cracks Nichols with a solid left hand.
Headingery working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Headingery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Headingery.
Nichols looking to hit a scissor sweep but Headingery is one step ahead there.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Headingery loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Nichols dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Headingery moves out of range as Nichols strikes.
Headingery thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nichols scores with a shot to the body.
Nichols with a nice calf kick.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Headingery keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nichols lands a jab-cross combination.
A good leg kick by Nichols.
Headingery shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Headingery blocks a head kick by Nichols.
Paul Nichols seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Headingery moves out of range as Nichols throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Headingery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nichols.
Nichols connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Nichols misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Headingery back to the cage. Nichols follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slow jab from Nichols misses its intended target.
Nichols cracks Headingery with an open hand slap.
Headingery closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nichols circles away.
Paul Nichols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nichols scores with a one two! Headingery had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Nichols scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Nichols misses its intended target.
Headingery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichols throws out the jab.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nichols has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nichols dips to his left and cracks Headingery with an uppercut!
Nichols ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Nichols. Those never looked like landing.
Headingery shoots in for a takedown but Nichols shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Nichols misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massif Headingery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Headingery shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nichols sprawls well. Nichols wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Headingery gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Headingery.
Nichols misses with a straight right.
Nichols scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nichols leaves Headingery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Headingery shoots in for a takedown but Nichols shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nichols looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Nichols there.
Nichols lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nichols is looking to land body kicks.
Nichols gets a double leg takedown into Headingery's guard.
Headingery trying to control the position.
Headingery has a closed guard, preventing Nichols from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headingery is trying to control the position but Nichols postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichols preventing the sweep.
Massif Headingery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichols avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nichols gets to his feet - Headingery follows without any prompting.
Nichols lands a jab-cross combination.
Nichols throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Headingery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Headingery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nichols looks to land a right hand but Headingery moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nichols swinging wildly here.
Headingery looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Headingery moves away.
Nichols scores with a push kick.
Nichols scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nichols swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Headingery.
Nichols scores with a crisp jab that stopped Headingery in his tracks.
Headingery defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand.
Nichols lands with a nice body punch.
Headingery shoots in and drives through. Nichols sprawls well.
Nichols scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nichols cracks a nice hook into Headingery's ribs.
Nichols cracks Headingery with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Nichols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nichols with the inside leg kick.
Nichols with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Massif Headingery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nichols.
Sloppy strikes from Nichols. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Nichols as he connects with a hook.
Nichols scores with a nice strike.
Nichols comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Headingery slips under a jab from Nichols.
Headingery looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Headingery throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Headingery finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Headingery stops Nichols from standing up.
Headingery stands up over Nichols, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headingery throwing strikes but missing.
Nichols utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headingery missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Headingery content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Headingery with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nichols wants to stand but Headingery is controlling the position.
Headingery throws a big right hand that misses.
Headingery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nichols manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Headingery has Nichols in his guard.
Nichols has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Headingery is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headingery trying to keep a closed guard but Nichols is proving a slippery customer.
Headingery throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nichols must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Headingery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Headingery is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nichols is controlling him.
Headingery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols wants to get up but he can't break Headingery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nichols gets to his feet. Headingery looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nichols connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nichols lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Nichols.
Paul Nichols is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Headingery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nichols throws out the jab.
Headingery appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nichols lands a head shot.
Nichols leaves Headingery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Headingery takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nichols lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nichols.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols scores with a crisp jab that stopped Headingery in his tracks.
Headingery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Headingery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nichols lands with a cross.
Nichols misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Headingery.
Headingery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nichols bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Headingery's head.
Headingery has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Massif Headingery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nichols scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Headingery doesn't seem bothered though.
Nichols scores with the left hand. Headingery knows he should have avoided that one.
Headingery is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Headingery fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Nichols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nichols 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Juntunen (ranked 2094 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Billy Goat Jones (ranked 236 p4p, 277 weight class). Billy Goat Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Juntunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Goat Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juntunen.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juntunen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juntunen throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws a head kick but Juntunen moves out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntunen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones avoids the body shot from Juntunen.
Juntunen misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thuds a left hand into Juntunen's body.
Jones clinches.
Juntunen dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juntunen is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Juntunen scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juntunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a push kick but Juntunen slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Juntunen there.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Juntunen misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Juntunen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Juntunen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Juntunen throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Juntunen takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones clinches up with Juntunen and pushes him back against the cage.
Juntunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juntunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Juntunen backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Juntunen manages to avoid it all.
Jones staying out of range there.
Juntunen misses with a few strikes there.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen avoids the body shot from Jones.
Juntunen checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juntunen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones tries to clinch there but Juntunen circles away.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Juntunen.
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen connects with a looping right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Juntunen moves out of range.
Juntunen looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Juntunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntunen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Juntunen looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones slips under a jab from Juntunen.
Sami Juntunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juntunen lands the left hand.
Juntunen misses with a hook.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones forces Juntunen back against the cage and clinches.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Sami Juntunen has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Juntunen's brow.
Juntunen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juntunen misses with a body punch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Juntunen controls the action.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries a body shot but Juntunen blocks it.
Juntunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Juntunen lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Juntunen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Jones is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Juntunen finish him?
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Juntunen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones forces Juntunen back against the cage and clinches.
Juntunen manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Juntunen shows good takedown defense.
Juntunen looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Juntunen throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Juntunen moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Juntunen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Juntunen. Juntunen gets slowly back to his feet.
Juntunen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Juntunen moved out of range nicely.
Jones is looking to clinch but Juntunen is avoiding it.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntunen.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntunen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Juntunen connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Juntunen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juntunen digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntunen throws out the jab.
Jones swings for the body but Juntunen moves out of range.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones clinches up with Juntunen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Juntunen's defenses.
Juntunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones leaves Juntunen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a hook. Juntunen ducked under it nicely.
Juntunen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sami Juntunen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juntunen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Juntunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones wants to clinch up but Juntunen keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juntunen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntunen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntunen stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Juntunen's ribs.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juntunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntunen sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Juntunen avoids it this time.
Juntunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juntunen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Juntunen is now in Jones's guard.
Juntunen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juntunen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones pulls Juntunen in close to his closed guard and prevents Juntunen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Juntunen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juntunen wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juntunen pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juntunen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Juntunen is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones trying to control here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Juntunen to pass to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Juntunen has control of the leg.
Juntunen slows the pace down in half guard.
Juntunen trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juntunen misses with a straight right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Juntunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones looks for the body kick but Juntunen saw that one coming.
That's four 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.
Jones tries to clinch up but Juntunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Juntunen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Juntunen moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Juntunen moved away.
Juntunen throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntunen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Juntunen moved away.
Juntunen with a hook.
Juntunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Juntunen lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Juntunen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Juntunen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juntunen lands an uppercut.
Juntunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juntunen throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Juntunen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sami Juntunen's cut.
That's time! Juntunen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntunen misses with a body shot.
Juntunen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntunen defends well.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntunen defends well.
Juntunen stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Juntunen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juntunen's best efforts.
Juntunen is looking for a kimura here.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Juntunen is working away from the top position though.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Juntunen has control of the leg.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Juntunen sits in half guard.
Billy Goat Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Jones trying to hold on to Juntunen's head to control him but Juntunen postures up.
Juntunen is stalling here. Jones is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Juntunen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jones has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juntunen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juntunen wants to control but Jones postures up.
Juntunen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Juntunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones working away.
Juntunen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Sami Juntunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sami Juntunen's cut is getting worse.
Billy Goat Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones tries for a kimura but Juntunen is defending well.
Juntunen is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is putting a hurting on Juntunen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sami Juntunen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Juntunen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jeez, Sami Juntunen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Juntunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Goat Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Byrum (ranked 1753 p4p, 1665 weight class) and Billy Jenkins (ranked 182 p4p, 174 weight class). Billy Jenkins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Byrum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Byrum tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Byrum trying to keep a closed guard but Jenkins is proving a slippery customer.
Byrum wants to control the position but Jenkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Byrum trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Byrum wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins stalling away here and it's allowed Byrum to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byrum is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Byrum preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Byrum's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Byrum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jenkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byrum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Byrum wants to free his trapped foot but Jenkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jenkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Byrum from advancing position.
Byrum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jenkins is controlling Byrum's trapped leg to prevent Byrum from advancing to side control.
Jenkins trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Byrum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jenkins's head.
Byrum is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Byrum lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrum, which made it look bad.
Jenkins pushes Byrum up against the cage in a clinch.
Byrum is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Byrum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jenkins dodges an elbow strike from Byrum.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrum tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the cage.
Byrum misses with some punches.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrum is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brandon Byrum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Jenkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Byrum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Byrum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Byrum.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrum throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrum misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jenkins.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Byrum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Byrum shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins shoots in but Byrum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byrum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byrum looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Byrum lands with an overhand left.
Brandon Byrum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Byrum misses.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Byrum.
Jenkins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Byrum - just one landing.
Byrum gets a takedown into half guard.
Byrum wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Byrum.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Byrum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Byrum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Byrum tries to pass.
Jenkins has control of Byrum's left arm, preventing Byrum from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins is trying to keep Byrum in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Byrum dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Byrum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum misses with a left hand
and Jenkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jenkins has closed the distance and engaged Byrum in a clinch.
A short right from Byrum on the inside.
Jenkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byrum is defending well.
Jenkins letting Byrum take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrum.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrum trying to land knees to the body.
Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandon Byrum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Jenkins.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Byrum throws knees to the body.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Byrum throws a head punch that misses.
Byrum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Byrum to the mat! Byrum manages to get full guard.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Byrum keeps moving.
Byrum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byrum is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jenkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Byrum has Jenkins pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Byrum is keeping the position.
Jenkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jenkins is fighting to break Byrum's control of his arms but Byrum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrum throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Byrum loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Byrum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jenkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jenkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Billy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrum looking to stall.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byrum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Byrum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Byrum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Byrum pushes him off.
Byrum keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins has managed to clinch.
Jenkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byrum prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byrum backwards.
Byrum tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Byrum.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandon Byrum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Jenkins.
Jenkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byrum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrum.
With the fighters up against the cage, Byrum throws an elbow but misses.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Byrum lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byrum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Byrum throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Byrum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrum throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Byrum.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrum tries to counter with a takedown but Jenkins is quick to defend against it.
Byrum misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Byrum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jenkins has time to react.
Byrum shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Byrum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Byrum misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins defending well as Byrum loads up on a big left hand.
And Jenkins responds with a good body kick, but Byrum manages to step out the way in time.
Byrum scores with a jab.
Byrum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Byrum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrum.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Byrum leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Byrum moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins gets through Byrum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrum missing with knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byrum backwards.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Byrum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Byrum tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byrum shoots in and gets a takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Byrum wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins has control of Byrum's left arm, preventing Byrum from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byrum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrum connects with a couple of short punches.
Byrum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Byrum wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Jenkins is trying to control Byrum's posture but Byrum avoids it.
Jenkins regains half guard there - taking advantage of Byrum's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Byrum is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brandon Byrum.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrum, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Byrum!
Brandon Byrum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiba Yamasaki (ranked 1589 p4p, 1901 weight class) and Kalevelis Kalvis (ranked 134 p4p, 150 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiba Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalevelis Kalvis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki gets tackled into the cage by Kalvis. Kalvis maintains the clinch.
Yamasaki leaning against his opponent.
Yamasaki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yamasaki throwing shots but Kalvis is blocking nicely.
Kalvis is trying to control but can't.
Kalvis is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki thows a huge punch but Kalvis dodges it nicely.
Yamasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kalvis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yamasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yamasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Kalvis is looking to improve his position.
Yamasaki working over Kalvis with some ground and pound. Kalvis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kalvis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalvis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki postures up and lands a big shot to Kalvis's brow.
Yamasaki stands up over Kalvis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kalvis is trying to keep Yamasaki in close.
Yamasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalvis is controlling Yamasaki's posture.
Yamasaki lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalvis wants to control but Yamasaki passes easily into half guard.
Kalvis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamasaki is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalvis wants to get back to full guard.
Yamasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Kalvis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamasaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kalvis is trying to maintain the position but Yamasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Yamasaki there.
Yamasaki is thwarting Kalvis's attempts to control the position.
Kalvis is pressing down on Yamasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yamasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamasaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamasaki preventing the sweep.
Yamasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Yamasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalvis wants to control the position but Yamasaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kalvis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kalvis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kalvis looking to control.
Yamasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalvis trying to control the position here.
Yamasaki stands up over Kalvis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamasaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Yamasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kalvis's head.
Yamasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamasaki throwing strikes from guard but Kalvis blocks nicely.
Kalvis is pulling down on Yamasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamasaki, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiba Yamasaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamasaki tries to clinch there but Kalvis circles away.
Yamasaki scores with a jab. Kalvis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalvis closes the distance and pushes Yamasaki back into the cage.
Yamasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalvis.
Yamasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Yamasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kalvis is looking to control Yamasaki's arms but Yamasaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kalvis has his back to the cage.
Yamasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalvis backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kalvis fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yamasaki looking to stall.
Kalvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki works on Kalvis's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamasaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalvis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kalvis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki clinches with his opponent.
Yamasaki has Kalvis pressed against the cage.
Yamasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Kalvis struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalvis backwards.
Kalvis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Yamasaki looking to stall.
Yamasaki is trying to stall.
Yamasaki controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Kalvis.
Kalvis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yamasaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kalvis can turn it around.
Kalvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamasaki's elbow.
Yamasaki is looking to control Kalvis's arms but Kalvis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamasaki has his back to the cage.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Kalvis.
Yamasaki can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalvis controlling the action here for a moment.
Kalvis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Kalvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kalvis fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Kalvis.
 Yamasaki is rocked!
Kalvis misses with the head strike.
Oh Yamasaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalvis working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalvis.
Yamasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalvis.
Kalvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamasaki tries a body shot but Kalvis blocks it.
Kalvis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Kalvis is working Yamasaki over against the cage.
Kalvis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kalvis has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki tries to throw a body punch but Kalvis avoids it by throwing Yamasaki back against the cage.
Yamasaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Kalvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalvis being controlled against the cage.
Kalevelis Kalvis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamasaki pushes Kalvis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalvis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalvis misses with a body punch.
Kalvis avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalvis.
Yamasaki prevents a body shot from Kalvis.
Yamasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kalvis has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
Kalvis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamasaki or not.
Yamasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalvis misses with a punch to the body.
Kalvis misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamasaki blocks a body shot from Kalvis.
Kalvis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalvis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
A shot in the inside from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalvis or not.
Kalvis is leaning against Yamasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalvis can't find room to land a body shot as Yamasaki controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Yamasaki.
Kalvis lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalvis.
Kalvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yamasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yamasaki seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kalvis is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kalvis fails to land.
Yamasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamasaki slows down the pace here.
A short right from Kalvis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
Kalvis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalvis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalvis works on Yamasaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamasaki misses with some punches.
Yamasaki is working for takedown but Kalvis is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalevelis Kalvis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yamasaki moves in looking to clinch but Kalvis pushes him off.
Kiba Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamasaki lands a jab.
Yamasaki misses the jab.
Yamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalvis.
Yamasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalvis wants to clinch up but Yamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Kalvis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalvis ducks under a wild hook from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalvis counters with a straight right hand.
Yamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalvis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalvis throws a hook but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalvis.
Yamasaki darts in and clinches Kalvis up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalvis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yamasaki is defending well for now.
Yamasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Kalvis.
Kalvis scores with a hook to the body.
Kalvis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalvis.
Kalvis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamasaki lands a body shot.
Yamasaki has Kalvis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalvis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Yamasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamasaki.
Kalvis has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yamasaki tries to throw a body punch but Kalvis avoids it by throwing Yamasaki back against the cage.
Yamasaki stalling in the clinch but Kalvis improves position.
A body shot lands from Kalvis.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yamasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Kalvis controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalvis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalvis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamasaki backwards.
Kalvis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiba Yamasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalvis throws an elbow that misses.
Kalvis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalvis lands a shot to the body.
Kalvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamasakis head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalvis.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Kalvis lands a body punch.
Kalvis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike.
Yamasaki misses with the head strike.
Yamasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Kalvis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamasaki.
A short right from Kalvis.
Kalvis is leaning against Yamasaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalvis dips a shoulder and cracks Yamasaki with a mighty uppercut! Yamasaki falls back against the cage and Kalvis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yamasaki is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kalvis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis!
Kalevelis Kalvis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Twist (ranked 1484 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Thiago Castro (ranked 176 p4p, 170 weight class). Twist comes to the cage accompanied by tony twist fights, enjoy. Tony Twist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Twist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thiago Castro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Castro with that takedown attempt.
Castro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Twist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Twist is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro in side control, throwing shots but Twist defends.
Twist can't do much from the bottom here.
Castro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Castro trying to control the action but Twist is working from the bottom.
Castro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Twist haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Twist manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist wants to control but Castro is keeping busy.
Castro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Twist tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Twist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Twist is defending against the submission attempts here by Castro.
Twist is trying to control but Castro manages to pass to mount!
Castro scoring with strikes but Twist is staying in there.
Castro controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro raining down shots from the mount!
Castro goes for an armbar but Twist turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Twist.
Castro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Castro keeping full guard, as Twist tries to pass.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
Castro trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
Twist has his hands on Castro's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Castro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Twist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Twist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro tries to free his leg and advance position but Twist is retaining full guard.
Castro wants to control from the top but Twist keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Twist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twist controlling Castro's posture.
Twist can't keep his opponent in guard - Castro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castro is keen to just control but Twist is a slippery customer.
Twist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro with the ground and pound but Twist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castro scores with a jab. Twist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Twist throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Twist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Twist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Twist takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Twist is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Twist is looking to escape.
Twist is looking to get to half guard.
Castro lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Twist can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Twist tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Twist has worked his arm free - good work by Twist!
Twist defending against the ground and pound.
Castro has an Americana. Twist didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Castro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Castro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thiago Castro!
A victorious Thiago Castro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Darwin (ranked 569 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Hugo Eklund (ranked 79 p4p, 138 weight class). Hugo Eklund will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Eklund. Those never looked like landing.
Eklund moves out of range as Darwin throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eklund.
Darwin walks into a straight right hand from Eklund.
Eklund throws a leg kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Darwin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Darwin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Darwin lands in his opponent's guard.
Darwin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darwin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eklund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darwin defends well.
Darwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eklund's head.
Eklund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund controls Darwin momentarily but Darwin frees himself.
Darwin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund has momentary wrist control but Darwin slips an elbow through the middle.
Darwin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eklund's head.
Eklund is pulling down on Darwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Darwin, at least for the moment.
Darwin throws a big right hand that misses.
Darwin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darwin trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Darwin chips away with some ground and pound.
Eklund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darwin passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Eklund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Darwin tries to score with some ground and pound. Eklund controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin lands an elbow.
Darwin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Darwin scoring with punches and elbows.
Darwin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Eklund is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Darwin off and has taken his back!
Eklund struggling to keep hold of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund doesn't have the hooks in and Darwin manages to turn into his guard.
Darwin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darwin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eklund is pulling down on Darwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Darwin, at least for the moment.
Darwin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Darwin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eklund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darwin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darwin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Darwin throwing strikes from guard but Eklund blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund controlling Darwin's posture.
Darwin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eklund's head.
Eklund seems keen to control Darwin's posture.
Eklund trying to keep a closed guard but Darwin is proving a slippery customer.
Darwin stands up over Eklund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Darwin stands and throws Eklund's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Darwin is trying to get an arm triangle but Eklund is defending well.
Darwin tries for a kimura but Eklund is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eklund is holding Darwin down, trying to stall.
Eklund is not content to let Darwin control the position.
Eklund can't do much from the bottom here.
Eklund tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Eklund tries to control Darwin's body but Darwin pushes him off. Eklund squirms to his side and now Darwin has his back!
Darwin lands shots from the back.
Eklund manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darwin's guard. Nice work there by Eklund.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Darwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eklund can do to turn this around?
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
Eklund throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like James Darwin has been cut.
Darwin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eklund tries to improve position but can't.
Darwin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eklund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Eklund is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund is working to avoid the ground and pound but Darwin connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Darwin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Darwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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Eklund is trying to control Darwin's posture but Darwin avoids it.
Eklund is trying to get back to half guard.
Darwin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
James Darwin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eklund is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eklund is trying to control Darwin's posture but Darwin avoids it.
Eklund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darwin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Darwin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eklund wants to control but Darwin postures up.
Darwin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eklund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darwin is trying to get an arm triangle but Eklund is defending well.
Darwin scoring with punches and elbows.
Darwin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Darwin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Eklund struggling a bit here.
Eklund gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund tries to kick Darwin off but Darwin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eklund has hold of Darwin's hands but Darwin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund is positioning himself well to prevent Darwin advancing to mount.
Darwin is looking for a kimura but Eklund is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darwin to get the leverage.
Eklund manages to get to full guard.
Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darwin postures up and lands a big shot to Eklund's brow.
Eklund keeping full guard, as Darwin tries to pass.
Eklund looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin postures up and lands a big shot to Eklund's brow.
Eklund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darwin lands a couple of digs.
Darwin chips away with some ground and pound.
Darwin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Darwin throwing strikes but missing.
Eklund is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darwin defends well.
Eklund seems keen to control Darwin's posture.
Darwin wants to pass the guard but Eklund is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darwin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Darwin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Darwin wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Darwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Darwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eklund throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eklund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eklund shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darwin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eklund working away.
Eklund has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Darwin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Eklund yanks on the arm and Darwin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Eklund.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Eklund!
James Darwin spoke after the fight, saying 'totally unexpected...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacGuire (ranked 882 p4p, 393 weight class) and Ardbeg Islay (ranked 110 p4p, 51 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean MacGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardbeg Islay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Islay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacGuire walks into a jab.
MacGuire forces Islay back against the cage and clinches.
MacGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islay manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacGuire moves into the clinch.
Islay blocks an uppercut.
MacGuire working aggressively here.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGuire blocks a jab.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacGuire closes the distance but Islay moves to the side
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Islay lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Islay misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islay's efforts to push away.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Islay.
Islay breaks the clinch.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacGuire throws a hook to the side of Islay's head but Islay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire misses the shot to the body.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGuire looks to land a left hand but Islay moved out of range nicely.
Islay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacGuire wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Islay.
Islay goes for a takedown attempt but MacGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Islay.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Islay is defended easily by MacGuire.
MacGuire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Islay misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. MacGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay closes the distance and clinches.
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGuire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sean MacGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGuire rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacGuire tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
Islay breaks from the clinch.
MacGuire tries to clinch up but Islay circles away and keeps his distance.
MacGuire moves into range and clinches up with Islay.
MacGuire lands a body shot.
MacGuire tries a body shot but Islay blocks it.
MacGuire is pressed up against the cage. Islay has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGuire down to the mat. MacGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
MacGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Islay doesn't seem bothered though.
MacGuire tries to clinch up
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islay catches MacGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacGuire tries to clinch up.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay moves away
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
MacGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
Islay manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire tries to clinch up.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
MacGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
MacGuire loads up on a big right hand but Islay slips the punch.
Islay scores with a shot to the body.
MacGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Ardbeg Islay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Islay tries to circle away but MacGuire has him pinned against the cage.
Islay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGuire after a bit of a struggle.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
MacGuire prevents Islay from breaking the clinch.
Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islay.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
MacGuire clinches up with Islay and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islay tries for a takedown but MacGuire manages to get underhooks.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
MacGuire misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay manages to break the clinch.
MacGuire blocks a jab.
MacGuire is looking to counter the offense by Islay and move into the clinch.
Islay misses with a looping right.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islay moves away from the strike by MacGuire.
Islay thuds his right hand into MacGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Islay cracks MacGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGuire cracks Islay with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Islay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacGuire.
Islay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacGuire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Islay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Islay lands a body shot.
MacGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Islay misses the shot to the body.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range.
MacGuire instigates a clinch.
Islay can't get the takedown.
MacGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Islay working hard to break the clinch.
Islay looking for a takedown.
MacGuire pushes Islay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Islay is breathing heavily.
MacGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGuire tries to work over Islay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay breaks from the clinch.
MacGuire stuffs the takedown.
MacGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Islay.
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Islay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MacGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Islay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGuire's guard.
Islay trying to control but MacGuire is working from the bottom.
MacGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islay is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire working a defensive guard here.
Islay wants to control from the top but MacGuire keeps moving.
Islay distracts MacGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGuire working a defensive guard here.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGuire controls Islay momentarily but Islay frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Islay swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGuire.
Islay with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGuire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Islay manages to break the clinch.
Islay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGuire.
MacGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for MacGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGuire.
MacGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from MacGuire fails to land.
Islay is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islay has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacGuire is trying to keep an underhook but Islay manages to get the takedown into half guard.
MacGuire punching from the bottom.
MacGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGuire.
MacGuire doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGuire wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGuire is striking from the bottom but Islay uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Islay throwing shots but MacGuire is blocking nicely.
MacGuire trying to control but Islay postures up.
Islay wants to pass the guard but MacGuire is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGuire is not content to let Islay control the position.
MacGuire is looking for a sweep. Islay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Islay working his ground and pound in the gym.
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.
MacGuire gets full guard.
MacGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Islay stops MacGuire from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacGuire is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
MacGuire is looking to improve his position.
Ardbeg Islay has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Islay sits in half guard.
MacGuire punching from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGuire as he avoids it easily.
Sean MacGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Islay. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Islay there.
Islay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sean MacGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Islay rushes MacGuire and presses him up against the cage.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islay wants to take the fight to the mat but MacGuire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGuire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Islay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire tries to throw a body punch but Islay avoids it by throwing MacGuire back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
MacGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islay can't get the takedown.
Islay blocking some punches.
MacGuire wants to take the fight to the mat but Islay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Islay wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire lands with a left to the head.
Islay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Islay has MacGuire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacGuire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Islay has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, MacGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sean MacGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from MacGuire - that landed with a thud.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
MacGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Islay controls his hands.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGuire digs a right hand underneath Islay's ribcage. Islay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacGuire clearly takes 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.
MacGuire digs a good hook to Islay's body.
MacGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Islay is trying to trip MacGuire. He has hold of a leg but MacGuire is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Islay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
MacGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Islay is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGuire is on top in guard.
MacGuire trying to control but Islay is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
Islay pushes MacGuire off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it.
Islay scores with a nice strike.
Islay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. MacGuire manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacGuire pulls Islay in to control the position.
MacGuire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Islay is keeping the position for now.
MacGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGuire throwing strikes from guard but Islay blocks nicely.
Islay trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire postures up in Islay's guard and throws a big left but Islay blocks it.
MacGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Islay trying to keep a closed guard but MacGuire is proving a slippery customer.
MacGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacGuire working some strikes from top position.
MacGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Islay is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Islay is on top in guard.
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from MacGuire.
MacGuire is trying to hold Islay in close to prevent damage but Islay has managed to pass into half guard.
Islay is thwarting MacGuire's attempts to control the position.
Islay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGuire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGuire is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGuire is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay trying to control from half guard but MacGuire is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islay scores with a nice strike.
Islay throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by MacGuire.
MacGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
MacGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Islay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Islay misses with an uppercut.
Islay throws a shot from downtown. MacGuire moves away and avoids it.
MacGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacGuire closes the distance but Islay moves to the side
and Islay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay throws a lazy right hand but MacGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGuire misses with a hook
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Islay throws a big shot that misses.
Islay connects with a body shot that sends MacGuire's belly button to the back.
Islay punishes MacGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
MacGuire defending well as Islay loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Islay misses.
MacGuire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Islay manages to circle out of the way.
MacGuire clinches up against the cage.
MacGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Islay is trying to push MacGuire away but MacGuire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islays head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
MacGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGuire rushes Islay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGuire has managed to clinch.
A short right from MacGuire on the inside.
MacGuire stops a takedown attempt from Islay.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGuire.
Islay blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
MacGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Islay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islay tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Islay.
MacGuire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Islay's efforts to push away.
Islay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire has Islay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Islay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Islay turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Islay manages to end up in side control.
MacGuire tries to bench press Islay off him but Islay keeps the position.
MacGuire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
MacGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGuire is working hard here to advance position.
MacGuire tries to lock up and control but Islay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Islay scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish MacGuire?
MacGuire is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay with good strikes from the mount here!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacGuire's face.
Islay dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGuire is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay dominating with strikes here.
MacGuire can't escape the position.
Islay working MacGuire over with strikes here.
Islay lands a heavy elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Islay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sean MacGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Sean MacGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Elofsson (ranked 398 p4p, 910 weight class) and Alex Pereira (ranked 25 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elofsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira.
Elofsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Elofsson.
 It looks like Alex Pereira has been cut.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Elofsson's head but Elofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elofsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elofsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Elofsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elofsson throws a series of punches but Pereira avoids them all with ease.
Elofsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pereiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elofsson lands an overhand right.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Pereira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elofsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elofsson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Pereira like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Pereira from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Elofsson!
Lars Elofsson retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sarinnen (ranked 576 p4p, 570 weight class) and Big Fish (ranked 53 p4p, 50 weight class). Fish has chosen Cant Stop - RHCP as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Sarinnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Fish!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fish sprawls and moves away.
Sarinnen shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish feints the counter takedown.
Sarinnen throws a right hand that Fish ducks under and follows up with a left that Fish also avoids with ease.
Sarinnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fish circles away.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarinnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fish is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Sarinnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fish is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Fish's face as Sarinnen controls the position.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sarinnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sarinnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarinnen content to control rather than advance.
Fish wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fish is pressing down on Sarinnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Fish keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sarinnen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fish's body to avoid the submission. Fish has instead reached around Sarinnen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fish arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Fish!
Big Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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