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RRFC Challengers 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Andrews (ranked 6215 p4p, 7938 weight class) and Robert Chaos (ranked 575 p4p, 654 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Chaos !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chaos seems to be working for a kimura but Andrews defends the submission attempt.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrews looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos seems to be looking for submissions.
Andrews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos wants to control but Andrews is keeping him busy.
Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos .
Chaos prevents Andrews from improving his position.
Andrews trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andrews makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andrews.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chaos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chaos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Andrews's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chaos looking to pass the guard.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Chaos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Andrews manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chaos has Andrews in his guard.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Chaos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Chaos keeps moving.
Andrews drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andrews jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews passes Chaos 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Andrews trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four 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.
Chaos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chaos looking for a guillotine here but Andrews defends easily.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chaos wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Chaos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews passes Chaos 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chaos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chaos is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Chaos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chaos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andrews sprawls well initially but Chaos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Andrews tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Chaos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Andrews is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to control but can't.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chaos .
Andrews taking some punishment here, with Chaos in his half guard.
Chaos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chaos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Andrews is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos is working for a kimura but Andrews is defending it quite comfortably.
Chaos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chaos seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Andrews has recovered full guard.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews wants to sweep here but Chaos controlling him for the moment.
Chaos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chaos looking to sit in guard and control but Andrews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andrews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robert Chaos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaos being controlled here, momentarily.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chaos has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Chaos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chaos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Andrews trying to control the action but Chaos is working from the bottom.
Chaos won't allow Andrews to pass to mount.
Chaos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Andrews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mitch Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chaos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andrews is looking to reverse the position.
Chaos working the ground and pound.
Andrews manages to get back to half guard.
Andrews is pressing down on Chaos 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chaos trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos stopping the sweep attempt from Andrews.
Chaos postures up and lands a big shot to Andrews's brow.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaos keeps trying to improve his position.
Chaos trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews looking to 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.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrews looking to control.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andrews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Andrews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaos defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Andrews is retaining full guard.
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mitch Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chaos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaos looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaos , not yet.
Chaos can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chaos is not content to let Andrews control the position.
Chaos tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Chaos gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrews controls the pace.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Chaos is retaining full guard.
Robert Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chaos has his foot on Andrews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Andrews works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Chaos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chaos 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Chaos !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rares Rusescu (ranked 4374 p4p, 5559 weight class) and Frank Carey (ranked 422 p4p, 484 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rares Rusescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Carey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusescu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carey.
Carey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusescu wants to stand up but Carey is controlling him.
Carey distracts Rusescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Carey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusescu wants to stand but Carey is controlling the position.
Carey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carey scoring with some ground and pound.
Rusescu wants to stand but Carey is controlling the position.
Carey content to stall in guard here.
Carey cracks Rusescu with a solid left hand.
Carey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carey landing with the ground and pound.
Carey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey throws a big right hand that misses.
Rusescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carey is stalling in the full guard.
Carey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rusescu's head.
Rusescu kicks Carey off and gets to his feet.
Carey throws a hook but Rusescu blocks it.
Carey misses with a hook. Rusescu ducked under it nicely.
Rusescu pushes Carey up against the cage in a clinch.
Carey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rusescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carey breaks the clinch.
Carey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rusescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rusescu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rusescu scrambles back to his feet.
Carey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusescu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carey scoring with punches and elbows.
Carey scoring with punches from side control.
Rusescu looking for a sweep but Carey has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carey wants to control the pace but Rusescu is squirming around nicely.
Carey with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carey looking to finish Rusescu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rusescu!
Carey tries to control but Rusescu wriggling away.
Carey lands a couple of good shots and Rusescu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rusescu covers up after that shot from Carey.
Rusescu is trying to remain composed but Carey is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Can Rusescu hold on?! Carey is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Carey scores with punches and elbows.
 Rusescu is rocked!
Carey trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Carey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carey clinches up against the cage.
Carey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rusescu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carey lands a right hand.
Carey lands a takedown into guard.
Rusescu wants to stand but Carey is controlling the position.
Rusescu has momentary wrist control but Carey slips an elbow through the middle.
Carey landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey wants to control from the top but Rusescu keeps moving.
Carey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusescu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carey is controlling him.
Carey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rusescu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carey is controlling him.
Carey connects with a couple of short punches.
Carey stands up over Rusescu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carey stands up over Rusescu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carey is looking to work some ground and pound but Rusescu has wrist control.
Rusescu is pulling down on Carey's head to control his posture.
Carey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey connects with a couple of short punches.
Carey cracks Rusescu with a solid left hand.
Carey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rusescu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carey throwing strikes from guard but Rusescu blocks nicely.
Carey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carey throws a big right hand that misses.
Carey distracts Rusescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rusescu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rusescu tries to get out of the position.
Carey is in close to Rusescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carey lands a couple of digs.
Carey distracts Rusescu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carey stops Rusescu from standing up.
Carey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rusescu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carey controlling from the top position.
Carey landing with the ground and pound.
Rusescu being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusescu wants to stand up but Carey is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rusescu keeping moving, preventing Carey from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Carey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Carey gets a clinch.
Carey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carey lands a nice uppercut.
Carey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carey throws a head punch that misses.
Carey has a couple of punches blocked by Rusescu.
Carey has Rusescu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rusescu tumbling to the mat - Carey dives into Rusescu's guard.
Carey is in close to Rusescu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rusescu wants to stand but Carey is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carey throws a big elbow that misses.
Rusescu pushes Carey off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rusescu gets a double leg takedown into Carey's guard.
Carey controlling Rusescu's posture.
Carey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rusescu working some strikes from top position.
Rusescu is fighting to break Carey's control of his arms but Carey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rusescu has passed into side control.
Carey tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Rusescu working away.
Carey tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Rusescu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Carey wants to control but Rusescu postures up.
Carey is not content to let Rusescu control the position.
Carey wants to control but Rusescu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusescu is looking to take a break and control but Carey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carey struggling a bit here.
Carey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Frank Carey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You can see the frustration on Carey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rusescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carey finds it's way round the side to connect with Rusescu's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice takedown defense from Carey. No joy for Rusescu on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Carey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rusescu doesn't seem phased though.
Carey misses with a straight left.
Rusescu ducks under a wild hook from Carey.
Rusescu is looking to counter the offense by Carey and move into the clinch.
Carey throws a lazy right hand but Rusescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rusescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carey.
Rusescu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carey is trying to defend but Rusescu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carey throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rusescu manages to pass to side control.
Carey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carey isn't going anywhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Carey.
Well Carey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Carey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Everett (ranked 3363 p4p, 3791 weight class) and Dany Corneille (ranked 387 p4p, 433 weight class). Everett comes to the cage accompanied by Grim Ranger. Dany Corneille struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Lee Everett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dany Corneille!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett looks to score with a jab to the body but Corneille is just out of range.
Everett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corneille keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corneille feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Everett's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Corneille shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Everett darts in and clinches Corneille up against the cage.
Everett is fighting off a takedown attempt but Corneille is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Everett to the mat. Everett regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Corneille is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corneille stays in close to Everett's body and controls the position.
Everett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Corneille tries to free his leg and advance position but Everett is retaining full guard.
Corneille sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee Everett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corneille ducks under a wild hook from Everett.
Corneille feints the counter takedown.
Everett with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corneille has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Everett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everett. Corneille does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Everett.
Everett dips to his left and cracks Corneille with an uppercut!
Everett scores with a jab to the head.
Everett lands a head kick. Corneille smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corneille closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corneille works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Corneille working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Corneille politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Corneille prefers to stall for the moment though.
Everett is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corneille working away.
The referee asks Corneille politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Corneille prefers to stall for the moment though.
Everett taking a bit of punishment here - Corneille scoring with strikes.
Corneille just content to control the position.
Everett wants to control but Corneille postures up.
Everett tries to buck Corneille off but Corneille is having none of it.
Everett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Corneille controlling from side mount.
Everett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corneille wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett keeps Corneille under control for a moment.
Corneille controlling the position.
It looks like Corneille might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corneille lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Everett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Everett has managed to clinch.
Everett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Everett stops a takedown attempt from Corneille.
Everett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Dany Corneille has been cut.
Corneille avoids a wild elbow strike from Everett.
Everett throws an elbow but it misses.
Everett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Corneille tries for a takedown. No joy.
Corneille has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Everett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dany Corneille.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corneille blocks an elbow strike from Everett.
Everett lands an elbow just above Corneille 's eye.
Everett lands a damaging elbow.
Everett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Everett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Everett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corneille's brow.
Corneille drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Everett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Everett lands an elbow just above Corneille 's eye.
Corneille lands a takedown into guard.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Corneille from controlling successfully.
Everett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Corneille controls the pace.
Everett wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corneille wants to pass the guard but Everett is keeping the position.
Dany Corneille has got the better of the ground game so far.
Everett looking for a sweep. Not yet Everett, not yet.
Everett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corneille's guard.
Corneille is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Everett throwing strikes from guard but Corneille blocks nicely.
Everett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Everett throws a big elbow that misses.
Everett trying to control but Corneille is working from the bottom.
Corneille wants to stand up but Everett is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corneille can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Everett trying to control but Corneille is working from the bottom.
Corneille is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Everett is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corneille tries for a takedown but Everett circles away easily
and Everett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Everett connects with a body shot that sends Corneille's belly button to the back.
Everett throws a right hand that Corneille ducks under and follows up with a left that Corneille also avoids with ease.
Everett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett is pressed up against the cage. Corneille has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Everett down to the mat. Everett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dany Corneille is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everett clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Everett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corneille's brow.
Everett tries to land knees in the clinch but Corneille avoids the damage to the body.
Everett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Corneille is breathing heavily.
Everett lands an elbow inside that Corneille shrugs off.
Everett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corneille or not.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Everett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Everett with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everett with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Everett.
Everett scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Everett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dany Corneille's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Everett throws a sloppy head kick and Corneille moves out of range easily.
Corneille tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corneille takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Everett digs a good hook to Corneille's body.
Everett scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Everett as he connects with a hook.
Everett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corneille can do to turn this around?
Corneille shoots in and drives through. Everett sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Everett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corneille takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Corneille.
Corneille takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Everett tenderised Corneille's leg. Corneille is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corneille shoots for a takedown but Everett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dany Corneille.
Everett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Everett scores with a nice right hand.
Everett takes the fight into the clinch.
Everett just leaning against Corneille, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett trying to land knees to the body.
Everett misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Everett pushes off an throws an elbow but Corneille leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Everett is trying to stall.
Corneille's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corneille blocks a body shot from Everett.
Everett can't find room to land a body shot as Corneille controls the action.
Corneille is trying to drag Everett to the mat but Everett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Everett lands a nice elbow.
Everett lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Corneille.
Everett lands a damaging elbow.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Everett misses with an elbow over the top.
Everett crunches a lovely knee into Corneille's ribcage.
Everett presses Corneille against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Everett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Everett lands a left hand.
Everett throws an elbow that misses.
Everett is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everett tries a knee to the head but Corneille blocks it.
Everett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corneille or not.
Everett lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from Everett.
Everett working Corneille over with knees to the body.
Lee Everett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Everett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corneille's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett lands a knee to the head.
Everett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Everett tries a body shot but Corneille blocks it.
Everett lands an elbow that stopped Corneille in his tracks for a moment.
Everett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Corneille avoids it.
Dany Corneille has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Everett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corneille takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Everett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Everett, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Everett!
Lee Everett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Smith (ranked 4403 p4p, 4156 weight class) and Jorge Morales (ranked 532 p4p, 505 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hugo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands an overhand right.
Morales scores with a nice right hand.
Morales misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Morales. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a hook but Morales avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Morales.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Morales counters with a one-two to the body.
Morales throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morales backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jorge Morales has been cut.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Morales is rocked!
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Morales! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Smith!
After the fight, Hugo Smith was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 4095 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 466 p4p, 470 weight class). Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rockstar. Humphrey Wellington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan tries to clinch up but Wellington circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wellington throws a lazy body kick
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wellington lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wellington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellington throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Wellington avoids it with no problem.
Wellington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wellington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellington counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wellington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wellington steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Wellington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wellington thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Ryan throws a lazy head kick
and Wellington counters with a left to the body.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellington circles away.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Ryan throws a lazy body kick
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses
and Wellington counters with a good low kick that Ryan was not able to check.
Ryan looks winded!
Wellington throws a front kick that sends Ryan stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Wellington.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wellington lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jack Ryan has been cut.
Wellington connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellington keeps Ryan at a distance using the push kick.
Ryan throws a push kick but Wellington slaps the foot to one side.
Wellington blocks the body kick.
Wellington tried to counter with a leg kick but Ryan avoided it.
Ryan tries to clinch up
and Wellington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wellington moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Wellington.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wellington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wellington counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Ryan is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Smith (ranked 3283 p4p, 3439 weight class) and Rick Siver (ranked 337 p4p, 352 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The man who can't be moved . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siver fails with the takedown
and Siver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Siver is now in Smith's guard.
Siver working some strikes from top position.
Siver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siver throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siver trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siver is stalling in the full guard.
Siver postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siver is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siver landing with the ground and pound.
Siver drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Siver off! Siver jumps back into Smith's guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siver throws a big right hand that misses.
Siver looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Siver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siver on the ground.
Siver bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Siver prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Siver works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siver trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is wriggling around but Siver manages to pass to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siver.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Siver lands strikes from half guard.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Siver drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Siver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siver connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Siver is looking for a kimura here.
Siver throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siver.
Siver winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Siver slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith taking some punishment here, with Siver in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Siver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Siver has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Siver back against the cage.
Siver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siver fails with the takedown
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siver is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Siver has one foot on Smith's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siver misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Siver.
George Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siver sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Siver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siver gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Siver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
George Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Siver.
Siver shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith gets caught flat footed, as Siver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Siver is breathing heavily.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siver in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Siver's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up in Siver's guard and throws a big left but Siver blocks it.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Siver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siver is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Siver cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Siver!
A very excited looking Rick Siver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lors Loria (ranked 2626 p4p, 6178 weight class) and Roko Bozinovic (ranked 351 p4p, 644 weight class). Bozinovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Geni Kameni. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lors Loria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roko Bozinovic!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozinovic throws the kick towards the body but Loria avoids it.
Bozinovic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loria closes the distance and clinches.
Loria misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Loria.
Bozinovic tries a body shot but Loria blocks it.
Loria lands an elbow just above Bozinovic 's eye.
Loria lands an elbow that stopped Bozinovic in his tracks for a moment.
Bozinovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bozinovic manages to break the clinch.
Loria fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Loria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loria connects with a crisp jab.
Loria scores with a body shot.
Bozinovic fails with the takedown
and Loria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loria scores with a jab to the head.
Bozinovic is rocked!
Loria drops Bozinovic with a straight right hand, right on the button! Loria follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lors Loria!
Lors Loria seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Roko Bozinovic had this to say: 'The better man won tonight im not gonna make any excuses.Thanks to everyone supporting me tonight even tho i lost,means a lot.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hamad (ranked 3117 p4p, 5390 weight class) and Travis Ostlund (ranked 325 p4p, 473 weight class). The key to victory for Hassan Hamad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Ostlund !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Hamad - just one landing.
Hamad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hamad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ostlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ostlund throws a low kick, looking for Hamad's leg but Hamad calmly moves out of range.
Hamad lands a jab to the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ostlund .
Ostlund takes a little break here. Hamad wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ostlund walks into a stiff left hand from Hamad.
Hassan Hamad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostlund throws a head kick but Hamad moves out of range.
Ostlund on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ostlund under the eye.
Ostlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hamad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick lands for Hamad.
Ostlund has a takedown stuffed.
Good exchange - Hamad coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamad works Ostlund 's body with a nice hook.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ostlund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hamad swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostlund .
Hamad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hamad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ostlund looks for a takedown but Hamad sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
Ostlund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Hamad.
Hamad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ostlund momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostlund moves in looking to clinch but Hamad pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Hamad.
Hamad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ostlund shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hamad sprawls well. Hamad wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ostlund gets slowly back to his feet.
Ostlund closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ostlund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hamad scores with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab from Hamad.
Hassan Hamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ostlund .
A nice leg kick from Hamad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad slips a straight right by Ostlund .
No joy there for Ostlund , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hamad wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ostlund walks into a stiff left hand from Hamad.
Hamad tests Ostlund 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostlund shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamad tries to sprawl out of it but Ostlund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad thumps Ostlund with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamad!
A left lands for Hamad.
Hamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamad connects with a body shot that sends Ostlund 's belly button to the back.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ostlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hamad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ostlund ducks right into an uppercut from Hamad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad scores with a jab to the body.
Travis Ostlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamad. That snapped Ostlund 's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ostlund tries to move into range but Hamad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Hamad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostlund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ostlund closes the distance and clinches up with Hamad, looking for a takedown. Ostlund pushes Hamad against the cage but Hamad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hassan Hamad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostlund is breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Ostlund throws a lazy head kick
and Hamad counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamad.
Nice shot by Hamad.
Hamad throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hamad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hamad scores with a jab to the head.
Hamad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hamad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ostlund is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamad connects with a looping right hand.
Ostlund walks into a jab.
Hamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ostlund .
Hamad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ostlund on the side of the head.
Hamad scores with a jab. Ostlund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Hamad.
Hamad lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostlund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ostlund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ostlund shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ostlund decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hamad, up you get!
Ostlund walks into a straight right hand from Hamad.
Ostlund needs to keep his hands up - Hamad had a free shot at his head there.
Ostlund misses with a takedown attempt - Hamad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hamad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ostlund momentarily.
Nice shot by Hamad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ostlund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ostlund walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hamad.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamad. That snapped Ostlund 's head back.
Hamad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ostlund .
Ostlund throws a series of punches but Hamad moves out of range.
Ostlund walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Hamad.
Ostlund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ostlund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamad connects with a right hand. Ostlund shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad connects with the punch.
Hamad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostlund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hamad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamad sizes up Ostlund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ostlund . Ostlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ostlund dives in and grabs Hamad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hamad pushes down on Ostlund 's head and hops out.
Hassan Hamad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
Ostlund takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ostlund s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hamad digs a good body shot into Ostlund 's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamad.
Ostlund takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hamad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostlund can do to turn this around?
Hamad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamad dips to his left and cracks Ostlund with an uppercut!
Jab from Hamad.
The crowd cheers as Hamad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ostlund doesn't seem phased though.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamad cracks Ostlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamad with a hook.
Ostlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamad scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hamad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ostlund 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ostlund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ostlund moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ostlund shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ostlund takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ostlund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick from Hamad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostlund needs to keep his hands up - Hamad had a free shot at his head there.
Hamad tests Ostlund 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ostlund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hamad counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hamad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Hamad.
Hamad throws a shot to the body.
Hamad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ostlund . Ostlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hamad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hamad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ostlund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ostlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamad.
Ostlund has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hamad.
Ostlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hamad can pounce on him.
Hamad lunges at Ostlund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ostlund 's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamad lands a nice shot that snaps Ostlund 's head back.
Hamad darts in and clinches Ostlund up against the cage.
Travis Ostlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ostlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Araki Kenjiro (ranked 1348 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 193 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charlie Chan enters the cage!
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
and Kenjiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Charlie Chan has been cut.
Kenjiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan blocks a head kick by Kenjiro.
Chan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenjiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenjiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Kenjiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chan looks to land a body kick but Kenjiro moved away.
Kenjiro is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Chan.
Kenjiro moves into range and clinches up with Chan.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Chan 's eye.
Chan working aggressively here.
Kenjiro is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenjiro down to the mat. Kenjiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro scores with a head kick. Chan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chan shoots in but no luck this time.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kenjiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kenjiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Kenjiro lands with a shot to the body.
Kenjiro scores with a spinning back kick!
Chan looks winded!
Kenjiro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kenjiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chan has a takedown stuffed.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Kenjiro lands with a nice body kick.
Kenjiro scores with a leg kick.
Kenjiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Chan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenjiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chan somewhat.
Kenjiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Kenjiro.
Chan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chan misses with a hook. Kenjiro ducked under it nicely.
Kenjiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenjiro scores with a leg kick.
Chan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kenjiro rushes Chan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenjiro misses with a body punch.
Chan avoids the elbow strike from Kenjiro, against the cage.
Kenjiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Kenjiro working aggressively here.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kenjiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenjiro misses with a knee strike.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenjiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Kenjiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Araki Kenjiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chan scores with a punch to the head.
Kenjiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chan is able to avoid easily.
Kenjiro lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro stuns Chan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kenjiro with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro misses with a body kick.
Chan blocks the body kick.
As Kenjiro backs off Chan throws a huge counter combo but Kenjiro manages to avoid it all.
Chan sizes up Kenjiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenjiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Chan circles away.
Kenjiro moves in looking to clinch but Chan pushes him off.
Kenjiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that Chan semi-blocks.
A solid body kick from Kenjiro.
Chan misses the jab.
Chan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenjiro tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range.
Chan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenjiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenjiro thumps Chan with a low kick.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch.
Chan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenjiro. Kenjiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Kenjiro slips a straight right by Chan.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chan cracks Kenjiro with a good jab.
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chan.
Kenjiro throws a nice head kick!
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenjiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kenjiro.
Chan misses with a leg kick.
Chan misses with a left hand
and Kenjiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Kenjiro moves out of range easily.
Kenjiro moves away from the strike by Chan.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenjiro can pounce on him.
Kenjiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chan.
A little feinted left hand from Kenjiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
You can see that Chan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenjiro takes one to the side of the head.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
Araki Kenjiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenjiro closes the distance and pushes Chan back into the cage.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Kenjiro is pressed up against the cage. Chan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenjiro down to the mat. Kenjiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenjiro throws a sloppy head kick and Chan moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Chan.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Kenjiro wants to clinch.
Chan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan misses with a wild combination.
Chan misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Chan.
Chan throws a big shot that misses.
Chan throws a hook but Kenjiro blocks it.
Kenjiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenjiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch.
Kenjiro backing away here, and Chan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kenjiro closes the distance and clinches.
Chan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro lands an elbow that stopped Chan in his tracks for a moment.
Chan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Chan is trying to break free.
Kenjiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kenjiro prevents it.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Kenjiro landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chan is trying to force a seperation but Kenjiro has the dominant position.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenjiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kenjiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chan avoids it.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Kenjiro trying to land knees to the body.
Chan is trying to drag Kenjiro to the mat but Kenjiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan is breathing heavily.
Kenjiro lands an elbow just above Chan 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenjiro to keep the fight standing.
Chan wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenjiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenjiro obliges.
Kenjiro scores with a hook to the body.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Chan takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenjiro walks away with a smile on his face. Chan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenjiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chan takes a step back to recover.
Kenjiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kenjiro tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenjiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenjiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro misses with a head kick.
Kenjiro drives through and clinches with Chan against the cage.
Kenjiro misses with a knee to the head.
Kenjiro can't find room to land a body shot as Chan controls the action.
Chan jumps guard but Kenjiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chan tries to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling the position.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the head but Chan blocks with his arms.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that Chan shrugs off.
Araki Kenjiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chan prevents a body shot from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Chan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenjiro throws an elbow that misses.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenjiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kenjiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chan is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Araki Kenjiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Chan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Chan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kenjiro, which made it look bad.
Kenjiro wants to clinch.
Chan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenjiro as he avoids it easily.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up but Chan circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenjiro with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Kenjiro tenderised Chan's leg. Chan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenjiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenjiro takes one to the chin there.
Chan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenjiro can pounce on him.
Chan shoots in and drives through. Kenjiro sprawls well.
Araki Kenjiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Chan.
Kenjiro feints and then cracks Chan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chan down.
Kenjiro ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenjiro misses with a wild body shot.
Chan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenjiro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chan really felt that one!
Chan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenjiro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kenjiro takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenjiro misses with a hook. Chan ducked under it nicely.
Chan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenjiro. That did some damage!
Chan throws a hook but Kenjiro avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro is looking to clinch but Chan is avoiding it.
Chan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenjiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenjiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chan's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Kenjiro lands but Chan takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chan is trying to drag Kenjiro to the mat but Kenjiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenjiro tries to work over Chan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chan breaks the clinch.
Kenjiro lands with an overhand left.
Kenjiro swings for the body but Chan moves out of range.
Kenjiro lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Kenjiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chan throws an overhand right that lands on Kenjiro's shoulder, as Kenjiro tries to avoid the shot.
Kenjiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Chan throws a leg kick but Kenjiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Chan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
Chan tries to pull guard but Kenjiro won't allow it.
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chan manages to pull guard.
Kenjiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Kenjiro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kenjiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenjiro darts in and clinches Chan up against the cage.
Kenjiro missing with knees to the body.
Chan can't get the takedown.
Kenjiro misses with a knee strike.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
Kenjiro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kenjiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chan takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenjiro lands an elbow inside that Chan shrugs off.
Chan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kenjiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chan tries to break free but Kenjiro pushes him back against the cage.
Chan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chan's defenses.
Kenjiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Kenjiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chan's efforts to push away.
Charlie Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenjiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenjiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Araki Kenjiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenjiro.
Kenjiro moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Araki Kenjiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenjiro, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Araki Kenjiro!
A relieved looking Araki Kenjiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Queef (ranked 1884 p4p, 3572 weight class) and Denzel Palmer (ranked 263 p4p, 445 weight class). Chief Queef has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denzel Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queef takes the fight into the clinch.
Queef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queef misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queef.
Palmer blocking some punches.
Palmer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queef fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Queef is trying to keep an underhook but Palmer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Palmer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Queef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queef is looking to improve his position.
Queef looking for submissions off his back.
Palmer tries to pass to full mount but Queef defends it.
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Palmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Queef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Queef is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palmer pulls his head out easily.
Queef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Queef is pressing down on Palmer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palmer has managed to get both his arms back between Queef's legs - danger averted.
Queef looking for a guillotine here but Palmer defends easily.
Queef escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmer is working Queef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer cracks Queef with a solid left hand.
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer with a nice head shot there.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
Palmer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Queef's head.
Palmer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Palmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer postures up in Queef's guard and throws a big left but Queef blocks it.
Queef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Queef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Palmer lands a couple of digs.
Palmer landing with the ground and pound.
Queef has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Palmer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer distracts Queef with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Queef is looking for a triangle but Palmer pushes his legs off easily.
Queef looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palmer working some strikes from top position.
Palmer lands a couple of elbows.
Palmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Palmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queef has his foot on Palmer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palmer works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmer is in close to Queef's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Queef is rocked!
Palmer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Queef covers up, he's hurt! Palmer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Palmer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Palmer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Palmer!
A victorious Denzel Palmer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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