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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Gardner (ranked 24791 p4p, 23969 weight class) and Ahmad Gulyas (ranked 173 p4p, 175 weight class). Ahmad Gulyas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jett Gardner !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmad Gulyas!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulyas tries for a takedown but Gardner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gulyas shoots in but no luck this time.
Gardner wants to slow Gulyas down by chopping away at his legs.
Gulyas wants to clinch.
Gardner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gulyas shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jett Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Gulyas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulyas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gulyas tries to clinch there but Gardner circles away.
Gulyas shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gulyas misses with a takedown
and Gardner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gardner .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner breaks from the clinch.
Gardner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee asks Gardner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gardner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gardner wants to stand but Gulyas is controlling his arm.
Gardner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gulyas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A control attempt from Gulyas but he's now mounted!
Gardner controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gulyas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gardner with a couple of short strikes.
Gardner lands a nice shot to the head.
 It looks like Ahmad Gulyas has been cut.
Gardner controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulyas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gardner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gulyas is surviving well by controlling Gardner 's body position as best he can.
Gardner content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Gardner .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulyas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gulyas is bucking up trying to escape but Gardner cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gardner lands a big elbow.
Gardner controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardner 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gulyas for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Gulyas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gardner drives through with a takedown into Gulyas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gardner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gulyas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gardner content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulyas has a closed guard, preventing Gardner from standing up.
Gardner wants to pass the guard but Gulyas is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner postures up in Gulyas's guard and throws a big left but Gulyas blocks it.
Gardner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gardner pushing down on Gulyas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gulyas looking for subs from the bottom but Gardner mounts him!
Gardner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Gardner .
Gulyas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gardner controlling from mount.
Gulyas wants to control but Gardner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gardner is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A head kick misses from Gardner .
Gardner throws a head kick but Gulyas moves out of range.
Gulyas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gardner is looking for a counter combo.
Gulyas blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulyas blocks a head kick by Gardner .
Gardner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gulyas wants to improve his position but Gardner is controlling well.
Gardner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gardner seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardner passes to side control.
Gulyas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gardner asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Gardner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ahmad Gulyas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gardner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gardner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gulyas is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is stalling in the full guard.
Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner pushes down on Gulyas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gardner controlling the action here.
Gardner lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gardner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jett Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gardner not doing much here.
Gardner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That has opened up Ahmad Gulyas's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gulyas can do to turn this around?
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gardner is looking for a kimura but Gulyas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gardner to get the leverage.
Ahmad Gulyas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulyas trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardner wants the takedown. Gulyas is fighting it off but Gardner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gulyas's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Gardner .
And that's the end of the fight!
Jett Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jett Gardner !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fuders Funtington (ranked 6457 p4p, 5991 weight class) and Josh Marmalade (ranked 158 p4p, 151 weight class). Fuders Funtington 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fuders Funtington !
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, Josh Marmalade!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marmalade wants to clinch up but Funtington keeps it at a distance.
Marmalade tries to clinch up.
Marmalade connects with a single shot there.
Marmalade misses with a low kick.
Funtington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marmalade manages to circle out of the way.
Funtington is looking to chop away at Marmalade's legs.
We've been hearing reports that Funtington has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Funtington moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Funtington as Marmalade tries to tie him up.
Funtington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funtington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade has Funtington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Funtington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marmalade looking for a takedown.
Funtington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marmalade tries a body shot but Funtington blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funtington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marmalade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Funtington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funtington .
Marmalade looks winded!
Funtington stalling.
Funtington digs a right hand underneath Marmalade's ribcage. Marmalade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funtington misses with a knee strike.
Funtington effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Funtington .
A body shot lands from Funtington .
Funtington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Funtington lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Funtington .
Funtington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funtington lands a body shot.
Funtington throws an elbow but it misses.
Funtington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funtington breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marmalade misses with a looping right.
As Marmalade tries to get set, Funtington tries to push him back and clinch up but Marmalade manages to avoid the attempt.
Funtington has Marmalade up against the cage in a clinch.
Funtington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marmalade avoids it.
Marmalade wants a takedown.
Fuders Funtington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Marmalade.
Funtington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good body shot from Marmalade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marmalade prevents a body shot from Funtington .
Funtington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funtington lands a shot to the body.
Funtington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funtington lands a nice uppercut.
Funtington scores with a shot to the side of Marmalade's head.
Funtington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Marmalade prevents a body shot from Funtington .
Funtington tries to throw a body punch but Marmalade avoids it by throwing Funtington back against the cage.
Marmalade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funtington manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Marmalade.
Funtington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marmalade as he jumps to the side.
Funtington swats away the attempt to clinch by Marmalade.
Marmalade tries to keep at a distance but Funtington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funtington works on Marmalade's body with a couple of short punches.
Funtington effectively controlling the action here.
Funtington throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fuders Funtington 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.
A jab from Funtington finds it's way through Marmalade's defenses.
Marmalade avoids the body shot from Funtington .
Funtington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Funtington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marmalade backwards.
Marmalade pushes Funtington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funtington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marmalade blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funtington digs a right hand underneath Marmalade's ribcage. Marmalade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fuders Funtington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funtington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Funtington prevents a body shot from Marmalade.
Marmalade is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marmalade can't get the takedown.
Funtington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marmalade can do to turn this around?
Funtington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funtington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Funtington just misses with a punch to the body.
Marmalade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marmalade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funtington .
Funtington darts in and clinches Marmalade up against the cage.
Funtington drops Marmalade onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Marmalade is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Marmalade is rocked!
Funtington creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marmalade with a big uppercut! Marmalade tries to clinch up but Funtington pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marmalade to the mat! Marmalade covers up and Funtington unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fuders Funtington !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dempsey O’Neill (ranked 5804 p4p, 6787 weight class) and Xavier Von Stein (ranked 597 p4p, 654 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey O’Neill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Von Stein!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O’Neill misses with a hook. Von Stein ducked under it nicely.
O’Neill feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Xavier Von Stein has been cut.
O’Neill misses with a hook. Von Stein ducked under it nicely.
O’Neill is looking to land body kicks.
O’Neill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O’Neill misses with a straight right.
Von Stein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Stein looks to throw the jab but O’Neill is out of range.
Von Stein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O’Neill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Stein scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stein misses with a straight right.
It looked like O’Neill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Stein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Stein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O’Neill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Von Stein finds it's target.
O’Neill misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Von Stein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O’Neill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Stein.
O’Neill misses with a few strikes there.
O’Neill lands the left hand.
O’Neill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Stein is looking to clinch but O’Neill is avoiding it.
O’Neill throwing a counter right hand but Von Stein manages to avoid it.
O’Neill is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Von Stein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O’Neill.
O’Neill throws a nice looking combination but Von Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill moves away from the strike by Von Stein.
O’Neill doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Stein circles away.
O’Neill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O’Neill throws a looping overhand right but Von Stein ducks down to avoid it.
O’Neill has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O’Neill lands a hook to the side of the head.
O’Neill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Stein misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O’Neill blocking some punches.
O’Neill avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Stein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Stein's elbow.
Von Stein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Stein lands a left hand.
O’Neill throws a head punch that misses.
O’Neill misses with a hook to the ribs.
O’Neill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from O’Neill.
O’Neill scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Von Stein.
A head punch on the inside from Von Stein fails to land.
Good body shot from Von Stein.
Von Stein stalls.
O’Neill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Von Stein swings wildly with an uppercut but O’Neill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but O’Neill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O’Neill tries to work over Von Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O’Neill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
O’Neill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Stein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from O’Neill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O’Neill digs a right hand underneath Von Stein's ribcage. Von Stein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O’Neill scores with a shoulder strike.
O’Neill lands with a right to the head.
O’Neill is working Von Stein over against the cage.
Von Stein looks winded!
Von Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
O’Neill misses with a punch to the body.
Von Stein blocking some punches.
O’Neill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Stein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Stein lands with a right to the head.
O’Neill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O’Neill misses with a body punch.
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dempsey O’Neill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Von Stein's cut.
That's time! O’Neill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O’Neill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Stein.
O’Neill just misses with a punch to the body.
O’Neill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Stein.
O’Neill closes the distance and clinches.
O’Neill tries a body shot but Von Stein blocks it.
Von Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O’Neill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Stein.
A head punch on the inside from O’Neill fails to land.
Von Stein tries a body shot but O’Neill blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O’Neills head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Von Stein lands a left hand.
O’Neill misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stein pushes O’Neill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O’Neill swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Stein tries to work over O’Neill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O’Neill takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Dempsey O’Neill has been cut.
O’Neill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Stein trying to control the position but instead, O’Neill has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Stein into the cage.
Dempsey O’Neill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O’Neill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Stein's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O’Neill.
O’Neill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Stein throws an elbow that misses.
O’Neill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Stein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O’Neill lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Stein throws an elbow but misses.
O’Neill lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O’Neill is working Von Stein over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Von Stein lands a left hand.
Von Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O’Neill lands a body shot.
Von Stein is breathing heavily.
Von Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from O’Neill on the inside.
A shot in the inside from O’Neill.
O’Neill lands a nice shot to the body.
O’Neill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O’Neill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O’Neill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Stein is rocked!
A short right from O’Neill.
Von Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can O’Neill finish him?
Von Stein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Stein blocks an uppercut.
O’Neill throws a head punch that misses.
O’Neill creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Von Stein's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Von Stein drops to his knees and O’Neill pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dempsey O’Neill!
A very excited looking Dempsey O’Neill 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gray (ranked 3593 p4p, 5425 weight class) and Android Nineteen (ranked 118 p4p, 139 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Nineteen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray lands a big uppercut and Nineteen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nineteen looks OK. Gray waves Nineteen back to his feet!
It looks like Android Nineteen has been cut.
Gray lands a big right hand that sends Nineteen crashing to the mat! Gray stays standing though and waves Nineteen back to his feet!
Nineteen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray fakes the body blow, causing Nineteen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nineteen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Gray!
A less than humble Hector Gray 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olukoye Baderinwa (ranked 3645 p4p, 3816 weight class) and Chad Bartz (ranked 459 p4p, 479 weight class). Baderinwa comes to the cage accompanied by Childish Gambino- This is America. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olukoye Baderinwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baderinwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Bartz misses
and Baderinwa counters with a straight right hand.
Baderinwa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baderinwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chad Bartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartz darts in and clinches Baderinwa up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bartz.
Bartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartz as Baderinwa tries to tie him up.
Baderinwa lands with a left to the head.
Bartz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baderinwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baderinwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Bartz misses its intended target.
Baderinwa loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Bartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baderinwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baderinwa looks to land a left hand but Bartz moved out of range nicely.
Baderinwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Olukoye Baderinwa has been cut.
Bartz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bartz has managed to clinch.
Bartz throws a head punch that misses.
Bartz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bartz tries to work over Baderinwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baderinwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz has a couple of punches blocked by Baderinwa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baderinwa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baderinwa.
Baderinwa tries a knee to the head but Bartz blocks it.
Bartz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baderinwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baderinwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baderinwa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartz.
Baderinwa trying to control the position but instead, Bartz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baderinwa into the cage.
Bartz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bartz fails to land.
Bartz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baderinwa backwards.
Bartz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baderinwa's efforts to push away.
Bartz can't find room to land a body shot as Baderinwa controls the action.
Baderinwa trying to stall but Bartz improves his position.
Baderinwa pushes off an throws an elbow but Bartz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bartz lands with a right to the head.
Bartz lands with a light punch inside.
Bartz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bartz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Bartz.
Bartz missing with knees to the body.
Bartz pushes Baderinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baderinwa throws a head punch that misses.
Baderinwa blocking some punches.
Baderinwa throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bartz.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Baderinwa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bartz blocks it with crossed arms.
Bartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Baderinwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baderinwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartz misses with some punches.
Baderinwa trying to stall but Bartz improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baderinwa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baderinwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baderinwa looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bartz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bartz lands a nice uppercut.
Baderinwa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Baderinwa is breathing heavily.
Baderinwa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bartz is keeping busy.
Bartz lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartz gets through Baderinwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baderinwa misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bartz pushes Baderinwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bartz tries to throw a body punch but Baderinwa avoids it by throwing Bartz back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bartz.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baderinwa takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bartz.
Bartz pushes Baderinwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bartz scores with a shoulder strike.
Bartz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Baderinwa is rocked!
Bartz lands a big right hand that drops Baderinwa! The killer instinct kicks in and Bartz finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bartz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Bartz!
In his post fight interview, Chad Bartz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lopaka Tanaka (ranked 3071 p4p, 6304 weight class) and Anthony Sinclair (ranked 410 p4p, 635 weight class). Anthony Sinclair is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lopaka Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanaka lands a jab.
It looks like Anthony Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinclair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tanaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sinclair stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tanaka lands the left hand.
Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka lands a big right hand that sends Sinclair crashing to the mat! Tanaka stays standing though and waves Sinclair back to his feet!
Sinclair is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair tries to get into range but Tanaka steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sinclair! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Tanaka scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lopaka Tanaka!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lopaka Tanaka waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sey La Vie (ranked 2405 p4p, 4175 weight class) and Crixus Gladiator (ranked 93 p4p, 129 weight class). The key to victory for Sey La Vie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Montreal, Sey La Vie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Crixus Gladiator!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladiator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Vie.
Gladiator swings widly with a right hand
and La Vie counters with a straight right hand.
Gladiator throws an off balance right hand
and La Vie counters with a crisp one two that drops Gladiator! La Vie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gladiator to his feet! Gladiator is in big trouble!
La Vie slips a jab and a cross from Gladiator.
La Vie looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gladiator dips to his left and cracks La Vie with an uppercut!
It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
Gladiator darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crixus Gladiator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gladiator throws an off balance right hand
and La Vie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gladiator thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gladiator. La Vie does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladiator looks to land a left hand but La Vie moved out of range nicely.
It looked like La Vie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gladiator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vie manages to avoid it.
La Vie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gladiator misses with an uppercut
and La Vie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gladiator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gladiator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Vie's head backwards.
Gladiator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and La Vie counters with a left to the body.
Gladiator throws a jab but it's blocked by La Vie.
As Gladiator looks to move away, La Vie throws a big counter combo but Gladiator just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladiator swings widly with a right hand
and La Vie counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gladiator! La Vie lets Gladiator back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Crixus Gladiator has been cut.
La Vie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladiator misses the jab.
La Vie is looking for a counter combo.
Gladiator misses with a body shot
and La Vie counters with a crisp right that sends Gladiator to the canvas! La Vie follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sey La Vie!
Sey La Vie really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vanguard Athletics and Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diamon Drajevic (ranked 2385 p4p, 2979 weight class) and Demi Dawn (ranked 319 p4p, 379 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diamon Drajevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demi Dawn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn leaves Drajevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dawn scores with a jab.
No luck for Drajevic with that takedown attempt.
Dawn moves away from the strike by Drajevic.
Dawn tries to clinch up.
Dawn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawn wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diamon Drajevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drajevic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dawn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drajevic drops back looking for a leg! Dawn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dawn manages to kick Drajevic off! Drajevic jumps back into Dawn's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn keeping full guard, as Drajevic tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drajevic advances to half guard.
Dawn wants to get back to his feet.
Dawn is not content to let Drajevic control the position.
Dawn trying to control from the bottom.
Drajevic seems to be looking for submissions.
Drajevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drajevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drajevic.
Drajevic works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Drajevic.
Dawn can't escape the position.
Dawn keeps trying to improve his position.
Dawn tries to lock up and control but Drajevic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drajevic unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drajevic wants to take Dawn's back but he can't do it this time.
Drajevic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawn is looking to escape.
Dawn regains half guard.
Drajevic passes to side control.
Dawn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dawn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Drajevic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dawn defending against the ground and pound.
Drajevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn wants to control but Drajevic postures up.
Dawn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drajevic is staying active.
Drajevic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drajevic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawn is not content to let Drajevic control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diamon Drajevic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drajevic clinches up against the cage.
Drajevic takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Diamon Drajevic has been cut.
Dawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawn throws an elbow but misses.
Dawn misses with some punches.
Dawn can't find room to land a body shot as Drajevic controls the action.
Dawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawn blocks a body shot from Drajevic.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawn as Drajevic tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Drajevic.
Dawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drajevic takes an elbow to the temple.
Drajevic cracks Dawn with a nice body shot.
Dawn blocks an uppercut.
Drajevic working aggressively here.
Drajevic tries to throw a body punch but Dawn avoids it by throwing Drajevic back against the cage.
Drajevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drajevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drajevic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawn's elbow.
Dawn lands a body shot.
Drajevic blocks an elbow strike from Dawn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Drajevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
Dawn lands an elbow inside that Drajevic shrugs off.
Dawn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drajevic misses with some punches.
Drajevic avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawn.
Demi Dawn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawn blocking some punches.
Dawn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dawn.
Drajevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Drajevic controls his hands.
Drajevic misses with some punches.
Dawn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drajevic's brow.
Drajevic can't find room to land a body shot as Dawn controls the action.
Dawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Drajevic controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn misses with a body punch.
Drajevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawn can't find room to land a body shot as Drajevic controls the action.
Dawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawn lands a right hand.
Drajevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Drajevic.
Dawn working aggressively here.
Dawn lands an elbow just above Drajevic 's eye.
Dawn lands a hook that snaps the head of Drajevic backwards.
Drajevic is rocked!
Dawn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drajevic backwards.
Oh Drajevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Dawn.
Dawn pushes Drajevic against the cage. Dawn is working some dirty boxing. Dawn pushes off with a quick right hook! Drajevic goes down! Drajevic tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dawn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demi Dawn!
A very excited looking Demi Dawn 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angular (ranked 1364 p4p, 1410 weight class) and Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa (ranked 156 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angular!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Of Leipa . That's going to slow Angular down.
Angular shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angular showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Leipa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Of Leipa gets full guard.
Angular is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Angular wants to control from the top but Of Leipa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angular postures up and lands a big shot to Of Leipa 's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Angular's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Angular knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Of Leipa on the ground.
Of Leipa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angular is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Leipa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angular can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Leipa keeping moving, preventing Angular from controlling successfully.
Angular keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Of Leipa 's head.
Of Leipa is looking for a triangle here but Angular uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Angular cracks Of Leipa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Of Leipa wants to control but Angular postures up.
Angular is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Of Leipa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Angular scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angular works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Angular is looking to take a break and control but Of Leipa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Of Leipa struggling a bit here.
Of Leipa regains half guard.
Of Leipa trying to hold on to Angular's head to control him but Angular postures up.
Angular controlling the action here.
Angular's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angular landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Angular not doing much here.
Of Leipa trying to control from the bottom.
Angular lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Of Leipa is trying to control but can't.
Angular tries to pass the half guard into mount. Of Leipa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Angular lands strikes from half guard.
Angular takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Of Leipa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Of Leipa .
Angular is in close to Of Leipa 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Of Leipa is looking for a triangle here but Angular uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Leipa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angular dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Of Leipa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Angular attempts a counter takedown but Of Leipa avoids it well and moves away.
Angular drives through and clinches with Of Leipa against the cage.
Angular gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Of Leipa wants to control but Angular is keeping busy.
Angular keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Angular seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Of Leipa for as long as he can get away with.
Of Leipa manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Leipa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurt Angular overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Leipa controls Angular momentarily but Angular frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angular avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angular lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Of Leipa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Angular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Angular has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Of Leipa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Angular is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Of Leipa pulls down on the head and he's put Angular to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa !
Our winner, Radzig Kobyla Of Leipa , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex MacLaughlin (ranked 1670 p4p, 2989 weight class) and Greg Sharty (ranked 238 p4p, 399 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex MacLaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Sharty!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharty shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. MacLaughlin is trying to defend but Sharty finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MacLaughlin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacLaughlin tries to get out of the position.
Sharty prevents MacLaughlin from improving his position.
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharty thows a huge punch but MacLaughlin dodges it nicely.
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back.
MacLaughlin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacLaughlin wants to get back to full guard.
Sharty controlling the action here.
It looks like Sharty 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacLaughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLaughlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharty is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLaughlin is looking to improve his position.
Sharty is thwarting MacLaughlin's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLaughlin gets back to full guard.
MacLaughlin working for a triangle but Sharty defends it easily.
Sharty content to stall in guard here.
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLaughlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
MacLaughlin trying to control the position.
Sharty wants to pass the guard but MacLaughlin is keeping the position.
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty trying to control but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacLaughlin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sharty is aware though and is defending well.
MacLaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Sharty defends easily.
MacLaughlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sharty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sharty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sharty wants to control from the top but MacLaughlin keeps moving.
MacLaughlin looking for a guillotine here but Sharty defends easily.
MacLaughlin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sharty trying to control but MacLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Sharty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacLaughlin's head.
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
Sharty won't allow MacLaughlin to sweep him here.
MacLaughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharty defends well.
Sharty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacLaughlin working a defensive guard here.
Sharty lands a couple of digs.
Sharty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MacLaughlin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharty throwing strikes but missing.
Sharty postures up and lands a big shot to MacLaughlin's brow.
MacLaughlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharty landing with the ground and pound.
MacLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sharty scoring with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacLaughlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharty's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacLaughlin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sharty circles away.
Nice sprawl there from MacLaughlin as Sharty shoots in.
Sharty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
MacLaughlin tries to counter by clinching up but Sharty breaks away and moves out of range.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
Sharty fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharty gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLaughlin can't do much from the bottom here.
MacLaughlin is looking to reverse the position.
Sharty slows the pace down.
Sharty moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLaughlin tries to hold on but Sharty postures up.
Greg Sharty has got the better of the ground game so far.
MacLaughlin is looking to get to half guard.
MacLaughlin tries to lock up and control but Sharty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacLaughlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sharty avoids the attempt from MacLaughlin to control.
Sharty wants to control the pace but MacLaughlin is squirming around nicely.
Sharty is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacLaughlin working to try and regain half guard.
Sharty controlling from mount.
Sharty avoids the attempt from MacLaughlin to control.
Sharty looking to finish MacLaughlin with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacLaughlin!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharty has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharty lands a couple of good shots and MacLaughlin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sharty is hanging on to MacLaughlin's back as he tries to escape.
Sharty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sharty landing with strikes.
It looks like Alex MacLaughlin has been cut.
Sharty not allowing MacLaughlin to control his hands.
MacLaughlin breaks Sharty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sharty controls MacLaughlin momentarily but MacLaughlin frees himself.
Sharty wants to sweep but no luck.
MacLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sharty looking to control.
Sharty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacLaughlin trying to move into half guard but instead Sharty has managed to sweep!
MacLaughlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sharty defends well.
MacLaughlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
Sharty stands up over MacLaughlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacLaughlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sharty is working MacLaughlin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sharty passes into half guard.
Sharty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sharty trying to control from half guard but MacLaughlin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacLaughlin manages to get to full guard.
Sharty got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLaughlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharty has managed to get both his arms back between MacLaughlin's legs - danger averted.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
MacLaughlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacLaughlin keeping moving, preventing Sharty from controlling successfully.
MacLaughlin trying to keep a closed guard but Sharty is proving a slippery customer.
Sharty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacLaughlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Sharty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex MacLaughlin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
MacLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharty stuffs the takedown.
Sharty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacLaughlin defends it nicely.
Sharty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLaughlin but MacLaughlin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alex MacLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sharty.
MacLaughlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharty's waist but Sharty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacLaughlin off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharty.
Sharty doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacLaughlin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sharty's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLaughlin trying to control but Sharty is working from the bottom.
Sharty pulls MacLaughlin in close to prevent any damage.
MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard.
MacLaughlin stays in close to Sharty's body and controls the position.
MacLaughlin looking to pass the guard.
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.
MacLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacLaughlin counters by moving into the clinch.
MacLaughlin is looking to take this one to the mat.
MacLaughlin gets underhooks to prevent Sharty's takedown attempt.
MacLaughlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacLaughlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sharty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacLaughlin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharty.
Sharty is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but MacLaughlin is defending well.
MacLaughlin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sharty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLaughlin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacLaughlin is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sharty is trying to get back to full guard.
MacLaughlin is looking for a kimura here.
Sharty wants to improve his position but MacLaughlin is controlling well.
MacLaughlin passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharty tries to hold on but MacLaughlin postures up.
MacLaughlin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sharty has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sharty is trying to escape the mount.
MacLaughlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharty is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLaughlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex MacLaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Sharty!
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