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FJCP 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 4965 p4p, 24864 weight class) and Scott Trip (ranked 210 p4p, 254 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Trip!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnvaldsson pushes Trip away with a front kick.
Ragnvaldsson cracks Trip with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnvaldsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters circling - Ragnvaldsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trip clinches up against the cage.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnvaldsson is fending him off so far but Trip persists. Nope, Ragnvaldsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Trip fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldsson delivers a nice body kick.
Ragnvaldsson knocks Trip to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnvaldsson working the ground and pound but Trip is defending the strikes.
Ragnvaldsson working away.
Trip managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trip can't do much from the bottom here.
Trip avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trip throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ragnvaldsson working the strikes but Trip uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ragnvaldsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ragnvaldsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trip's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnvaldsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trip has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ragnvaldsson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson is just content to waste time from the top position. Trip takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ragnvaldsson stands and steps away. Trip gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trip fails with a takedown attempt.
Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Trip.
Trip moves out of range as Ragnvaldsson throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trip.
A jab from Ragnvaldsson misses.
Ragnvaldsson throws a series of punches but Trip moves out of range.
Trip shoots in but Ragnvaldsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson fails with the takedown
and Trip counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnvaldsson. That's going to slow Trip down.
Trip wants to clinch but Ragnvaldsson slips to the side
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ragnvaldsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a double jab
and Trip counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnvaldsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Ragnvaldsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Trip counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Ragnvaldsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trip stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ragnvaldsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Ragnvaldsson's head coaches at Gym of Rock that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ragnvaldsson throws a nice looking combination but Trip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnvaldsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trip throws a big counter head kick but Ragnvaldsson avoids it with no problem.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trip shoots in and gets a takedown into Ragnvaldsson's guard.
Ragnvaldsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trip stays in close to Ragnvaldsson's body and controls the position.
Ragnvaldsson wants to stand up but Trip is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Ragnvaldsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ragnvaldsson throws a body kick that misses.
Claes Ragnvaldsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Trip takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ragnvaldsson connects with a leg kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldsson throws a big counter combination but Trip scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ragnvaldsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Trip. Trip gets slowly back to his feet.
Trip tries to clinch up but Ragnvaldsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnvaldsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ragnvaldsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Trip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trip throws a head kick but Ragnvaldsson moves out of range.
Ragnvaldsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trip doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Claes Ragnvaldsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ragnvaldsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnvaldsson throws the kick towards the body but Trip avoids it.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trip. That did some damage!
Ragnvaldsson misses with a body shot.
Trip chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnvaldsson can pounce on him.
Trip steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnvaldsson. That one must have hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Ragnvaldsson. No joy for Trip on that attempt.
Ragnvaldsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trip can do to turn this around?
Trip closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trip is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ragnvaldsson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Trip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trip shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ragnvaldsson as he jumps to the side.
Ragnvaldsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnvaldsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Trip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnvaldsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnvaldsson thows a body kick. Trip tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnvaldsson there.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson tries to bum rush Trip with a series of wild strikes but Trip uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson lands with a kick to the temple. Trip shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trip tries to clinch up but Ragnvaldsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ragnvaldsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a right and a left that Trip avoids nicely.
Trip tries to clinch but Ragnvaldsson moves out of range.
Trip tries to land a front kick but Ragnvaldsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ragnvaldsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnvaldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Trip.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trip wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ragnvaldsson backing away here, and Trip unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ragnvaldsson throws a nice looking combination but Trip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ragnvaldsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trip shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ragnvaldsson pinned against the cage. Ragnvaldsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trip takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnvaldsson lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnvaldsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Ragnvaldsson 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. And we move into the final round!
Ragnvaldsson lands a leg kick that knocks Trip off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnvaldsson. Trip does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Ragnvaldsson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trip or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragnvaldsson, which made it look bad.
Trip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnvaldsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trip defending well as Ragnvaldsson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnvaldsson. Those never looked like landing.
Trip misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnvaldsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trip tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnvaldsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnvaldsson throws a leg kick
and Trip holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a shot to the side of Trip's head.
Ragnvaldsson tries to work over Trip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnvaldsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ragnvaldsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trip backs up against the cage.
Ragnvaldsson looks to throw the jab but Trip is out of range.
Ragnvaldsson is looking to wear down Trip with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Trip shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson shows good takedown defense.
Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Trip.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a head kick. Trip tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 Trip is rocked!
Trip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trip shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnvaldsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Ragnvaldsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trip.
Ragnvaldsson sets himself, and Trip steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnvaldsson avoids it this time.
Ragnvaldsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trip's head backwards.
Ragnvaldsson lands a two punch combo.
Trip tries to clinch there but Ragnvaldsson circles away.
Ragnvaldsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trip moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick that Trip semi-blocks.
Trip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Ragnvaldsson. Those never looked like landing.
Trip unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnvaldsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a nice strike.
Ragnvaldsson connects with a leg kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trip takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trip looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnvaldsson is fending him off so far but Trip persists. Nope, Ragnvaldsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Trip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnvaldsson tries to avoid it but Trip manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnvaldsson to the ground. Ragnvaldsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trip avoids the body shot from Ragnvaldsson.
Trip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragnvaldsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trip throws a combination. Ragnvaldsson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trip has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trip scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ragnvaldsson is trying to stand back up but Trip is controlling him
Claes Ragnvaldsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnvaldsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Trip keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Trip jumps guard but Ragnvaldsson stands there with Trip around his waist. Trip gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Scott Trip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Claes Ragnvaldsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trip tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ragnvaldsson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claes Ragnvaldsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragnvaldsson, 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 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claes Ragnvaldsson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Claes Ragnvaldsson thanked Chester for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Slappy Johnson (ranked 3792 p4p, 3840 weight class) and Wojciech Mikolajczyk (ranked 185 p4p, 188 weight class). Slappy Johnson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The key to victory for Slappy Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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134
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slappy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wojciech Mikolajczyk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikolajczyk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mikolajczyk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mikolajczyk is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mikolajczyk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mikolajczyk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mikolajczyk controls the position from side control.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikolajczyk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Mikolajczyk sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Mikolajczyk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
More stalling from Mikolajczyk.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mikolajczyk with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Mikolajczyk 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 referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Mikolajczyk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mikolajczyk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mikolajczyk has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HARDCORE MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mikolajczyk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojciech Mikolajczyk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikolajczyk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Mikolajczyk persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikolajczyk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Mikolajczyk wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Mikolajczyk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikolajczyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mikolajczyk.
Mikolajczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikolajczyk somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikolajczyk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikolajczyk showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk content to control rather than advance.
Mikolajczyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mikolajczyk trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Mikolajczyk works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wojciech Mikolajczyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mikolajczyk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Mikolajczyk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikolajczyk is continuing to stall.
Wojciech Mikolajczyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mikolajczyk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikolajczyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away.
Mikolajczyk is looking to reverse the position.
Mikolajczyk manages to get back to half guard.
Mikolajczyk trying to control here.
Mikolajczyk gets back to full guard.
Mikolajczyk has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wojciech Mikolajczyk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leopoldo (ranked 2760 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Boby Burger (ranked 99 p4p, 125 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Burger!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger tries to bum rush Leopoldo with a series of wild strikes but Leopoldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burger.
Leopoldo misses the jab.
Leopoldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 It looks like Boby Burger has been cut.
Leopoldo lands a big right hand that sends Burger crashing to the mat! Leopoldo stays standing though and waves Burger back to his feet!
Burger is rocked!
Burger ducks into an uppercut from Leopoldo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Leopoldo!
A less than humble Chris Leopoldo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 3097 p4p, 3870 weight class) and Dexter Warren (ranked 334 p4p, 409 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lesnar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Chop Suey. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Warren!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a hook but Warren avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Warren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Warren throws a shot to the body.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Warren, which made it look bad.
Warren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnar under the eye.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Warren sprawls well.
Lesnar blocks a head kick by Warren.
Lesnar needs to keep his hands up - Warren had a free shot at his head there.
Warren's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Warren duly obliges.
Warren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lesnar misses the shot 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!
That kick from Warren tenderised Lesnar's leg. Lesnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warren connects with a right hand. Lesnar shakes it off.
Warren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren drops Lesnar with a right and a left! Warren comes rushing in but Lesnar regains his composure and manages to keep Warren in guard.
 Lesnar is rocked!
Warren gets to his feet - Lesnar follows without any prompting.
Oh Lesnar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Warren.
Warren clinches with his opponent.
Lesnar seems to have got his legs back now.
Warren manages to break the clinch.
Warren drops Lesnar with a right and a left! Warren comes rushing in but Lesnar regains his composure and manages to keep Warren in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren stands up and waves to Lesnar to follow him.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren scores with a nice body kick.
Warren knocks Lesnar to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Warren stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warren.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren connects with a right that clearly hurt Lesnar. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Warren proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lesnar collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ganzorig Jamsrangiin (ranked 3818 p4p, 24799 weight class) and Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 187 p4p, 265 weight class). The key to victory for Ganzorig Jamsrangiin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunars Zonbergs!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonbergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jamsrangiin counters with a straight right hand.
Zonbergs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jamsrangiin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonbergs throws a lazy head kick
and Jamsrangiin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamsrangiin digs a good body shot into Zonbergs's ribs.
Zonbergs is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamsrangiin finish him?
Zonbergs with a poor takedown
and Jamsrangiin counters with a nice body shot.
Jamsrangiin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jamsrangiin counters with a crisp right that sends Zonbergs to the canvas! Jamsrangiin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
Ganzorig Jamsrangiin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Hoxha (ranked 3300 p4p, 3968 weight class) and LaDaniel Strong (ranked 323 p4p, 374 weight class). LaDaniel Strong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasil Hoxha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoxha is looking to land body kicks.
Hoxha misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoxha.
Strong misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Strong does no damage.
Hoxha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strong.
Hoxha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Strong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoxha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoxha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoxha has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
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!
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strong lands a body punch.
Strong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoxha backwards.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoxha is trying to break the clinch but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
Hoxha avoiding damage.
Hoxha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoxha circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoxha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Strong scores with a four punch combination!
Hoxha throws a nice head kick!
Strong is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Strong. Those never looked like landing.
Strong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoxha finish him?
No joy there for Strong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Hoxha throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Strong is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vasil Hoxha!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vasil Hoxha waved his t-shirt featuring Chester's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeden Jeden (ranked 6461 p4p, 5788 weight class) and Brian Stokes (ranked 633 p4p, 603 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeden Jeden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Stokes!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, 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!
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeden.
Stokes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeden could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stokes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jeden.
Brian Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes throws a jab when Jeden was well out of range.
Stokes lands a nice shot to the body.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jeden.
Jeden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stokes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeden.
Jeden feinted with a counter takedown.
Jeden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stokes is fending him off so far but Jeden persists. Nope, Stokes circles away and we're back to standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stokes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jeden avoids the body shot from Stokes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Stokes looks to move away, Jeden throws a big counter combo but Stokes just gets out of the way.
Jeden tries to land a front kick but Stokes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stokes takes a swing at Jeden's ribcage but misses.
Jeden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stokes manages to circle out of the way.
Stokes takes a swing at Jeden's ribcage but misses.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeden manages to avoid it.
Jeden leaves Stokes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeden slaps away a takedown attempt from Stokes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes trying to land knees to the body.
Jeden goes for a takedown attempt but Stokes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stokes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jeden rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stokes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeden Jeden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeden moves away.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeden circles away.
Jeden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Jeden's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stokes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stokes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes misses the body punch
and Jeden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stokes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stokes dodges an elbow strike from Jeden.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Jeden manages to get underhooks.
Jeden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeden.
Stokes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokes swivels and escapes.
Stokes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeden goes for a double leg but Stokes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stokes continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Stokes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Stokes has managed to clinch.
Jeden prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeden tries to stall but Stokes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stokes.
Stokes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jeden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stokes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick from Jeden lands but Stokes takes it in his stride.
Stokes throws a body punch but Jeden moves out of range.
Jeden changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stokes pushes Jeden up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeden tries to pull guard but Stokes holds him up against the cage and eventually Jeden drops back down to his feet.
Jeden can't get the takedown.
Stokes wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeden won't allow it.
Stokes wants the takedown. Jeden is fighting it off but Stokes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jeden's guard against the cage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jeden manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Jeden's head.
Jeden is pressed up against the cage. Stokes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jeden down to the mat. Jeden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stokes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jeden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stokes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stokes throws the left hand but Jeden avoids the punch easily.
Stokes lands a head shot.
Stokes lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Stokes. No joy for Jeden on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Jeden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brian Stokes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Jeden swats away the attempt to clinch by Stokes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes takes a swing at Jeden's ribcage but misses.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeden.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Jeden's shoulder, as Jeden tries to avoid the shot.
Jeden is looking to counter the offense by Stokes and move into the clinch.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Jeden keeps it at a distance.
Stokes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jeden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes lands a jab to Jeden's midsection.
Jeden defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
Jeden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stokes swings for the body but Jeden moves out of range.
Jeden shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed Jeden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes swings for the body but Jeden moves out of range.
Jeden shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed Jeden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeden Jeden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeden fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeden is just out of range.
Jeden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Stokes lands with a nice body punch.
Stokes misses with a wild combination.
Jeden is looking to counter the offense by Stokes and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Stokes lands a jab to Jeden's midsection.
Stokes throws a nice looking combination but Jeden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeden shoots in for a double leg but Stokes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jeden Jeden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeden throws a head kick but Stokes moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Stokes misses.
Jeden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stokes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stokes throws a shot to the body.
Jeden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Stokes there.
Jeden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
Jeden misses with a takedown attempt - Stokes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jeden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jeden circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Stokes. Beautiful body shot.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeden avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stokes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeden manages to avoid it.
Stokes tries to clinch there but Jeden circles away.
Stokes digs a good hook to Jeden's body.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Jeden moves away and avoids it.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stokes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeden misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stokes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stokes misses with a shot to the body
and Jeden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeden breaks the clinch.
Stokes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jeden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jeden manages to avoid it.
Jeden dodges the punch combination from Stokes.
Jeden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stokes misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stokes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jeden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Jeden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jeden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stokes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Stokes takes a swing at Jeden's ribcage but misses.
Jeden is looking for a counter combo.
Jeden shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes tries for a takedown but Jeden manages to get underhooks.
Stokes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeden has Stokes pushed against the cage.
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stokes.
Jeden tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeden Jeden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeden wants a takedown.
Stokes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes throws a sloppy body shot
and Jeden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeden has a takedown stuffed.
Jeden tries a head kick but it misses.
Brian Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes tries to clinch but Jeden is having none of it.
Stokes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stokes connects with a body shot.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stokes thuds a left hand into Jeden's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes misses with a hook. Jeden ducked under it nicely.
Stokes throws a shot to the body.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stokes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Stokes takes a swing at Jeden's ribcage but misses.
Jeden slips a jab from Stokes.
Stokes lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeden. Jeden gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeden fails with a takedown attempt.
Stokes scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Jeden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
Jeden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stokes clinches with his opponent.
Stokes breaks the clinch.
Brian Stokes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stokes looks to land a combination. Jeden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Stokes connects with a body shot.
Jeden tries to clinch but Stokes moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jeden. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stokes scores with a jab to the head.
Jeden shoots in but Stokes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jeden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes throws a right hand that misses
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Stokes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jeden tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jeden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stokes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stokes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Jeden avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Jeden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stokes smiles and moves away.
Jeden Jeden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stokes throws a series of punches but Jeden moves out of range.
Jeden throws a big counter combination but Stokes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Stokes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stokes 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Stokes!
Brian Stokes took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vanguard Athletics and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 727 p4p, 22633 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 110 p4p, 707 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Emperor's choice of entrance music: Enae Volare Mezzo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emperor's hands.
It looks like Fedor Emperor has been cut.
Tiramanti throws a series of punches but Emperor moves out of range.
Emperor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emperor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emperor throws out a powerful jab.
Tiramanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emperor.
Tiramanti cracks Emperor with an open hand slap.
Emperor throws a hook but Tiramanti blocks it.
Tiramanti misses with a double jab.
Tiramanti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emperor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Emperor ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
Emperor throws a hook but Tiramanti avoids it easily.
Emperor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
A punch combination from Tiramanti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti has Emperor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiramanti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emperor backwards.
Tiramanti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emperor backwards.
A short left from Tiramanti.
A short right from Tiramanti.
Emperor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiramanti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tiramanti is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tiramanti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiramanti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tiramanti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tiramanti lands a shoulder strike.
Tiramanti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emperor lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emperor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramanti is defending well.
Tiramanti lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Tiramanti to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Emperor finds it's target.
Tiramanti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emperor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut.
Tiramanti moves out of range as Emperor strikes.
Tiramanti is looking for a counter combo.
Tiramanti lands a jab to the head.
Emperor dips to his left and cracks Tiramanti with an uppercut!
Emperor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiramanti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Emperor lands a jab to Tiramanti's midsection.
Tiramanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emperor connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emperor throws a nice looking combination but Tiramanti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Emperor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiramanti doesn't seem phased though.
Emperor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emperor connects with the punch.
Emperor cracks Tiramanti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tiramanti stuns Emperor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emperor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tiramanti misses with a straight right.
Emperor lands with a hook. Tiramanti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emperor throws a hook to the side of Tiramanti's head but Tiramanti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Emperor's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Emperor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emperor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emperor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emperor lands with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Emperor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Emperor throws the left hand but Tiramanti avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Emperor.
Emperor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tiramanti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emperor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tiramanti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiramanti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Fedor Emperor's cut even more.
Emperor swings widly with a right hand
and Tiramanti counters with a huge left! Emperor is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tiramanti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Emperor from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tiramanti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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