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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abak Thwack (ranked 3207 p4p, 3487 weight class) and Danny WIlkes (ranked 406 p4p, 435 weight class). WIlkes has chosen Vamp Anthem as his entrance music. Abak Thwack has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abak Thwack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny WIlkes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlkes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
WIlkes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thwack.
 It looks like Abak Thwack has been cut.
Thwack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thwack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thwack moves nicely into side control.
WIlkes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thwack asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thwack has an Americana. WIlkes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thwack is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thwack hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Abak Thwack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Dudleav (ranked 6246 p4p, 4076 weight class) and Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 612 p4p, 465 weight class). Noeigati has chosen Cremation of Sam McGee as his entrance music. Khamzat Dudleav 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khamzat Dudleav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudleav lands a really nice looking cross but Noeigati seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Noeigati as he connects with a hook.
Noeigati tries to clinch there but Dudleav circles away.
Dudleav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Noeigati takes one to the side of the head.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati wants to clinch but Dudleav slips to the side
enabling Dudleav to counter with a crisp jab.
Dudleav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noeigati has time to react.
Khamzat Dudleav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudleav has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noeigati bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudleav walks into a straight right hand from Noeigati.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Dudleav misses with a hook. Noeigati ducked under it nicely.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudleav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noeigati scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudleav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati tries to clinch but Dudleav moves out of range.
Dudleav paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Noeigati slips under a jab from Dudleav.
Noeigati tries to clinch up but Dudleav circles away and keeps his distance.
Noeigati is looking to clinch but Dudleav is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudleav scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dudleav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dudleav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noeigati lands with a cross.
Dudleav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dudleav tries to move into range but Noeigati moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudleav was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Dudleav takes a swing at Noeigati's ribcage but misses.
Noeigati throws a looping overhand right but Dudleav ducks down to avoid it.
Dudleav bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dudleav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudleav misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noeigati. Dudleav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudleav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Dudleav.
Noeigati steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudleav.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dudleav is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudleav slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudleav misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudleav misses with a hook.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudleav was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Noeigati walks into a jab.
Dudleav lands with a hook. Noeigati tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noeigati uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudleav.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Dudleav throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Dudleav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dudleav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noeigati is looking to clinch.
Noeigati waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudleav.
Noeigati throws a body shot but no joy.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati looks to throw the jab but Dudleav is out of range.
Noeigati tries to clinch there but Dudleav circles away.
Dudleav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dudleav misses with a looping left.
Dudleav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Dudleav tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudleav throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudleav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noeigati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudleav.
Noeigati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudleav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noeigati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dudleav pinned against the cage. Dudleav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dudleav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noeigati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noeigati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati moves forwards but Dudleav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noeigati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dudleav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Noeigati is looking to clinch but Dudleav is avoiding it.
Dudleav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Dudleav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudleav connects with a body shot.
Dudleav is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudleav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
Dudleav looks to throw the jab but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Noeigati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudleav.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Dudleav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noeigati sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dudleav throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
Dudleav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noeigati tries to clinch up.
Noeigati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dudleav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dudleav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noeigati moves out of range as Dudleav strikes.
Noeigati tries to clinch but Dudleav is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Dudleav dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noeigati lands with a shot to the body.
Noeigati looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noeigati is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dudleav scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noeigati, as that shot connected.
Noeigati has Dudleav up against the cage in a clinch.
Noeigati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dudleav.
Dudleav taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dudleav gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati looking to slow down the pace here.
Noeigati digs a right hand into Dudleav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudleav's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati throws a head punch that misses.
Noeigati lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudleav backwards.
Dudleav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?
Dudleav gets underhooks to prevent Noeigati's takedown attempt.
Noeigati is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
Noeigati misses with a punch to the body.
Dudleav stalling.
Dudleav blocking some punches.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noeigati trying to control the position but instead, Dudleav has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noeigati into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noeigati can't find room to land a body shot as Dudleav controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
Dudleav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Noeigati scores with a body shot.
Noeigati slips a jab from Dudleav.
Noeigati dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudleav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Dudleav misses.
Noeigati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudleav throws out the jab.
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudleav.
Noeigati is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noeigati is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dudleav rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati misses with an uppercut.
Dudleav misses with a looping left.
Dudleav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noeigati.
Noeigati moves into range and clinches up with Dudleav.
Noeigati misses with a body punch.
Dudleav prevents a body shot from Noeigati.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dudleav.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noeigati.
Noeigati swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudleav uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noeigati.
Noeigati stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudleav blocking some punches.
Dudleav wants to get back to striking at distance but Noeigati won't allow it.
Noeigati tries to work over Dudleav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati working aggressively here.
Noeigati is looking to break free of the clinch but Dudleav has double underhooks.
Noeigati looking to slow down the pace here.
Noeigati misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noeigati misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Noeigati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dudleav bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noeigati's head.
Noeigati walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dudleav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noeigati lands with a nice body punch.
Noeigati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dudleav looks to score with a jab to the body but Noeigati is just out of range.
Noeigati throws a right and a left that Dudleav avoids nicely.
Dudleav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudleav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Dudleav moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudleav scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dudleav throws a hook but Noeigati blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Noeigati feints the counter takedown.
Dudleav loads up on a big right hand but Noeigati slips the punch.
Noeigati jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noeigati lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudleav off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudleav misses with a wild body shot.
Noeigati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dudleav.
Dudleav lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dudleav misses.
Noeigati wants to counter with a clinch but Dudleav pushes him away.
Noeigati doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudleav circles away.
Dudleav throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudleav lands with a shot to the body.
Noeigati tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudleav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudleav avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noeigati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudleav avoids the body shot from Noeigati.
Dudleav throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Noeigati lands a really nice looking cross but Dudleav seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noeigati, as that shot connected.
Dudleav throws a big shot that misses.
Noeigati wants to counter the offense by Dudleav and move into the clinch position.
Noeigati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dudleav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noeigati finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudleav's head.
 Dudleav is rocked!
Noeigati tries to clinch up but Dudleav circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudleav misses with a looping left.
Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudleav.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudleav.
Noeigati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudleav looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Khamzat Dudleav is winning the standup battle so far.
Noeigati ducks under a wild hook from Dudleav.
Dudleav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noeigati sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudleav looks to throw the jab but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati wants to counter the offense by Dudleav and move into the clinch position.
Noeigati lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dudleav goes down and covers up as Noeigati starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
A less than humble Benjamin Noeigati 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Harera (ranked 4910 p4p, 4602 weight class) and Jonathan Edgar (ranked 492 p4p, 465 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Harera!
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, Jonathan Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar misses with a straight left.
Harera is looking to counter the offense by Edgar and move into the clinch.
Edgar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice sprawl there from Edgar as Harera shoots in.
Edgar with the counter takedown but Harera avoids it easily.
Harera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edgar's guard.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet but Harera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harera manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harera lands a nice short elbow.
Harera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harera controlling from the full mount.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Harera looking to secure an arm triangle but Edgar defends it well.
The referee warns Edgar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Edgar wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Harera wants to control the pace but Edgar is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harera with good strikes from the mount here!
Harera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harera lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harera lands with some strikes.
Edgar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Harera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Edgar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Edgar shrugs it off.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Harera working Edgar over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harera stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jonathan Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harera.
Harera shoots in but no luck this time.
Harera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Harera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harera throws a head kick that half lands.
Edgar throws a hook but Harera blocks it.
Harera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edgar sprawls and moves away.
Harera scores with a head kick. Edgar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Jonathan Edgar has been cut.
Harera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet but Harera passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harera is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harera prevents Edgar from standing back up.
Harera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Edgar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harera in particular looking to stall.
Harera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Harera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Edgar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Harera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edgar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Harera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Harera misses with a takedown attempt - Edgar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edgar with the counter takedown but Harera avoids it easily.
Harera dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Harera throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edgar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harera moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jonathan Edgar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harera goes for a double leg but Edgar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edgar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Harera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harera trying to control the position but instead, Edgar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harera into the cage.
Edgar can't get the takedown.
Harera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edgar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harera pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edgar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Edgar keeps the fight on the outside.
Edgar throws a jab when Harera was well out of range.
Edgar misses with a leg kick
and Harera counters with a left and a right that stings Edgar.
Edgar slaps away a takedown attempt from Harera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harera moves in looking to clinch but Edgar pushes him off.
Harera tries to clinch but Edgar moves out of range.
Lucas Harera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Edgar finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edgar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harera counters with a left and a right that stings Edgar.
Edgar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Edgar.
Harera pushes Edgar away with a front kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harera or perhaps it was just good defense by Edgar, which made it look bad.
Edgar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar cracks Harera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edgar throws a chopping leg kick but Harera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harera scores with a head kick. Edgar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harera takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harera regains guard.
Harera looking for a triangle here. Edgar is fighting it but it looks tight! Harera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Edgar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Harera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 5517 p4p, 5673 weight class) and Ben The Dream (ranked 557 p4p, 567 weight class). Ben The Dream 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben The Dream!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dream tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gavin moves into the clinch successfully.
Gavin lands a nice knee to the body.
Gavin with a knee to the head.
Gavin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Gavin.
Gavin landing knees to the head.
Gavin landing knees to the head.
Gavin controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gavin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Dream takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dream connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gavin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Dream.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Dream has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gavin lands a knee to the body.
Gavin scores with a knee to the head.
Gavin 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 Dream is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gavin lands with a right to the head.
The Dream pulls guard.
The Dream had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gavin defends it easily.
Gavin wants to get up but he can't break The Dream's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Dream bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gavin's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gavin keeping moving, preventing The Dream from controlling successfully.
The Dream stands up from Gavin's guard - The Dream perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gavin moves into the clinch.
Gavin connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dream's face.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin just leaning against The Dream, taking a breather.
Gavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but The Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Dream fails with a takedown attempt.
The Dream darts in looking for a takedown but Gavin gets double underhooks and turns The Dream into the cage.
The Dream gets tackled into the cage by Gavin. Gavin maintains the clinch.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin gets a clinch.
Gavin displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dream up against the cage.
The Dream is trying to pull guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben The Dream.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dream tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gavin connects with a knee to the head.
Gavin stalling in the clinch.
Gavin stalls.
Gavin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gavin lands a hook that snaps the head of The Dream backwards.
The Dream tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gavin smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Gavin lands but The Dream takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin slaps away a takedown attempt from The Dream, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tommy Gavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gavin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gavin connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Dream crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gavin - the referee stops the clock and The Dream gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gavin. The Dream manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gavin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dream can do to turn this around?
Gavin has closed the distance and engaged The Dream in a clinch.
Gavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gavin connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dream's face.
Gavin scores with a knee to the head.
Gavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gavin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Dreams head.
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
Gavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavin scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gavin landing knees to the body.
The Dream has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Dream tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gavin smiles and moves away.
Gavin rushes The Dream and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin landing knees to the head.
Gavin connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dream's face.
The Dream tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gavin smiles and moves away.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben The Dream.
Gavin clinches with his opponent.
The Dream drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Gavin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gavin lands a knee to the head.
The Dream can't break the clinch.
Gavin lands a good knee to the midsection. The Dream won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gavin.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
The Dream attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Dream takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dream tries to score with a low kick but Gavin moves his leg out of the way.
The Dream goes for a double leg but Gavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gavin continues to drive forward.
Gavin has closed the distance and engaged The Dream in a clinch.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gavin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Dream.
Gavin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Dream.
Gavin clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin clinches with his opponent.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Gavin's head coaches at Battle Science that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Dream avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin instigates a clinch.
The Dream jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gavin walks away with a smile on his face. The Dream gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tommy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gavin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from The Dream misses.
Gavin tries to clinch there but The Dream circles away.
Gavin throws a head kick that The Dream semi-blocks.
Tommy Gavin is winning the standup battle so far.
The Dream fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gavin avoids it really well and circles away.
Gavin closes the distance and pushes The Dream back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands a knee to the head.
Gavin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gavin stalling in the clinch.
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin lands a head kick!
The Dream rushes Gavin and presses him up against the cage.
The Dream pulls Gavin into guard.
The Dream has his hands on Gavin's head, controlling the position.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Dream tries to keep at a distance but Gavin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Dream drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by The Dream.
Gavin slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Gavin.
Gavin is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin slows down the pace here.
Gavin tries to land a knee to the head but The Dream blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dream tries to pull guard but Gavin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Dream takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Dream.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben The Dream.
The Dream closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gavin circles away.
As The Dream looks to move away, Gavin throws a big counter combo but The Dream just gets out of the way.
The Dream looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Dream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Dream shoots for a double leg takedown but Gavin sprawls well. He's pushed The Dream's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gavin clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gavin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Dream in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gavin slowing the pace effectively.
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Dream tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin drives through and clinches with The Dream against the cage.
Gavin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Dream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin clinches up with The Dream and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin with a knee to the head.
Gavin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gavin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gavin scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gavin as The Dream tries to tie him up.
Gavin lands a knee to the body.
Gavin connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Dream's face.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
Gavin tries to clinch but The Dream is having none of it.
The Dream throws a fast counter high kick but Gavin manages to duck under it in time.
Gavin scores with a head kick. The Dream tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin doesn't manage to clinch there - The Dream circles away.
Gavin scores with a head kick.
The Dream is looking to clinch but Gavin is avoiding it.
The Dream tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavin defends well and The Dream ends up having to push Gavin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Dream misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Dream shoots in looking for a takedown but Gavin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Dream's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin rushes The Dream and presses him up against the cage.
Gavin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gavin lands a knee to the body.
Tommy Gavin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gavin manages to break the clinch.
The Dream fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands with a kick to the temple. The Dream shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Dream shoots in and drives through. Gavin sprawls well.
Gavin lands a head kick. The Dream smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gavin displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dream up against the cage.
Gavin gets underhooks to prevent The Dream's takedown attempt.
Gavin working The Dream over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Gavin.
Gavin blocks a body shot from The Dream.
Ben The Dream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gavin, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrik Demeter (ranked 5122 p4p, 4946 weight class) and Yrock Shinsaku (ranked 573 p4p, 561 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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Brawler
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrik Demeter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yrock Shinsaku!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Demeter.
Shinsaku thumps Demeter with a low kick.
Demeter misses with a few strikes there.
Demeter misses with a series of wild punches.
Demeter takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Patrik Demeter has been cut.
Demeter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Demeter throws a jab but it's blocked by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku feints a counter leg kick.
Demeter tries to bum rush Shinsaku with a series of wild strikes but Shinsaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Demeter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shinsaku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Demeter if he has to take too many more of those.
Demeter is breathing heavily.
Shinsaku lands a big head kick that sends Demeter tumbling to the mat! Shinsaku takes a step backwards and waves Demeter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Demeter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shinsaku.
Shinsaku lands a leg kick that knocks Demeter off balance momentarily.
Shinsaku throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Demeter crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yrock Shinsaku!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bricard (ranked 5070 p4p, 4637 weight class) and Daylight Robbery (ranked 474 p4p, 452 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 Helsinki, Terry Bricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daylight Robbery!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbery scores with a punch to the head.
Bricard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robbery as he avoids it easily.
Robbery with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robbery digs a good hook to Bricard's body.
Robbery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bricard.
Bricard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robbery tries to avoid it but Bricard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robbery to the ground. Robbery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bricard ducks under a wild hook from Robbery.
Robbery misses with a two punch combination.
Bricard throws a big counter combination but Robbery scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bricard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robbery scores with a body shot.
Robbery misses with a looping right.
Bricard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robbery is fending him off so far but Bricard persists. Nope, Robbery circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bricard drops his hands momentarily and Robbery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bricard fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Robbery.
Robbery scores with a hook to the body. Bricard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Bricard misses.
Bricard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbery.
Robbery dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbery tries a head kick but it misses.
Bricard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robbery connects with a single shot there.
Bricard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bricard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbery sprawls well. Robbery wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bricard gets slowly back to his feet.
Robbery defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bricard.
Bricard needs to keep his hands up - Robbery had a free shot at his head there.
Robbery connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbery connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bricard's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Robbery.
Bricard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robbery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bricard somewhat.
Robbery misses with an uppercut. Bricard saw that one coming.
Bricard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robbery lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Daylight Robbery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbery throws a sloppy head kick and Bricard moves out of range easily.
Bricard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Robbery finds it's way through Bricard's defenses.
A jab from Robbery does it's job there.
A lazy left from Robbery finds it's target.
Bricard is looking to clinch.
Bricard shoots in and drives through. Robbery sprawls well.
Bricard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robbery feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bricards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bricard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robbery works the jab nicely.
Robbery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bricard manages to avoid it.
Robbery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Daylight Robbery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbery cracks Bricard with an open hand slap.
Bricard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robbery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bricard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bricard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Robbery is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bricard yanks on the arm and Robbery is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bricard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Bricard!
Terry Bricard gave a mention to Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Kane (ranked 4925 p4p, 5928 weight class) and Long Dong (ranked 540 p4p, 585 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kareem Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Dong!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Dong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kane throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kane slaps away a takedown attempt from Dong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane thows a huge punch but Dong dodges it nicely.
Dong keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong controlling Kane's posture.
Kane wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
Dong controlling the position.
Dong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane postures up.
Dong is pulling down on Kane's head. It's preventing any offense from Kane, at least for the moment.
Kane wants to stand and escape but instead Dong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dong controlling from the top position.
Kane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kareem Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane moves into range and clinches up with Dong.
Kane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane drives through with a takedown into Dong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dong is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong has Kane pressed against the cage.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kane or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Kane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kareem Kane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is trying to control but can't.
Kane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dong is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dong is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense.
Dong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Kane tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
And Kane counters with a quick kick to the body but Dong blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Kane. Those never looked like landing.
Kane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Kane ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane wants to slow Dong down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Kane steps away.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Kane tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dong manages to circle out of the way.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Dong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kane goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong effectively controlling the action here.
Kane can't get the takedown.
Kane jumps guard but Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kane prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong just leaning against Kane, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kane takes one on the button.
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kane looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Dong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Dong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two 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.
More stalling from Dong.
Kane wants to control but Dong postures up.
Kane is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kane tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dong easily slips into full mount!
Dong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane has given up his back. Will we see Dong going for some submissions?
Kane trying to control the hands but Dong breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Kane right now.
Kane just trying to survive but Dong is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Kane do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Dong 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.
Long Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kane wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Simon (ranked 5092 p4p, 5079 weight class) and Rob Lock (ranked 572 p4p, 570 weight class). Simon comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. Rob Lock 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamaru Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Lock!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Lock shoots in.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Lock.
No luck for Lock with that takedown attempt.
Kamaru Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Lock.
Lock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Simon.
Lock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lock misses with a takedown attempt
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simon lands a body shot.
Lock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Lock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
It looked like Simon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lock defends well and Simon ends up having to push Lock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Simon.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lock tries to avoid it but Simon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lock to the ground. Lock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Lock has his takedown stuffed
and Simon counters with a series of strikes. Lock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simon lands a leg kick that knocks Lock off balance momentarily.
Lock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simon jabs Lock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lock darts in looking for a takedown but Simon gets double underhooks and turns Lock into the cage.
Lock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simon swivels and escapes.
Simon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lock has a takedown stuffed.
Lock looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Simon as Lock shoots in.
Simon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lock sprawls and moves away.
Lock tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a nice leg kick.
Lock shoots in and drives through. Simon sprawls well.
Simon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simon has picked Lock up - he's going for a ride! Simon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simon content to control rather than advance.
Lock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon stalling.
Lock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lock trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simon wants it to stay on the feet.
Simon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lock feints and as Simon raises his hands in defense, Lock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lock distracts Simon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lock scoring with some ground and pound.
Lock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Lock from controlling successfully.
Lock wants to pass the guard but Simon is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Simon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simon slaps away a takedown attempt from Lock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lock dives in and grabs Simon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simon pushes down on Lock's head and hops out.
Simon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon tries to clinch there but Lock circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lock is defended easily by Simon.
Kamaru Simon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Lock.
Simon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lock was covering up waiting for the punch and Simon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lock working a defensive guard but Simon passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lock is concentrating on defense, preventing Simon from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simon avoids the attempt from Lock to control.
Lock is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Lock holds on to Simon as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Lock tries to lock up and control but Simon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simon is staying active.
Simon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lock wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Kamaru Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lock tries to hold on but Simon postures up.
Simon punching from mount but Lock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Simon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lock can do to turn this around?
Lock is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
Lock slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lock keeps working.
Lock is controlling Simon's trapped leg to prevent Simon from advancing to side control.
Lock is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lock avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lock looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Simon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Simon scores with a nice body kick.
Lock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Lock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamaru Simon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lock being controlled here momentarily.
Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Simon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Simon manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Simon's guard.
Simon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lock is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon is pulling down on Lock's head to control his posture.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Simon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lock wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy.
Lock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simon gets back to full guard.
Simon wants to stand up but Lock is controlling him.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lock is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lock content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kamaru Simon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lock working some strikes from top position.
Lock postures up in Simon's guard and throws a big left but Simon blocks it.
Simon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Simon trying to keep a closed guard but Lock is proving a slippery customer.
Lock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lock looking to sit in guard and control but Simon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon 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.
Simon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Rob Lock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Lock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simon 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Simon!
Kamaru Simon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 4732 p4p, 4394 weight class) and Pedro Paulo (ranked 209 p4p, 197 weight class). Tico Tico has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tico to the mat! Tico manages to get full guard.
Paulo is working Tico over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tico on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tico tries to get out of the position.
Paulo 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.
Tico looking to control.
Paulo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tico controls Paulo momentarily but Paulo frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulo controls the pace.
Paulo postures up and lands a big shot to Tico's brow.
Tico has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paulo won't allow Tico to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Paulo controls the pace.
Paulo postures up.
Paulo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Paulo postures up in Tico's guard and throws a big left but Tico blocks it.
Tico looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paulo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tico's head.
Paulo postures up in Tico's guard and throws a big left but Tico blocks it.
Paulo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tico is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Paulo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paulo cracks Tico with a solid left hand.
Tico wants to sweep but no luck.
Paulo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulo lands a couple of digs.
Paulo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tico is trying to control the position but Paulo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
Tico trying to keep a closed guard but Paulo is proving a slippery customer.
Paulo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tico looking for a sweep. Not yet Tico, not yet.
Tico is trying to control the position but Paulo postures up.
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.
Tico working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paulo.
Paulo controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tico stuffs the takedown.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulo.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Paulo manages to avoid it.
Paulo tries to clinch but Tico is having none of it.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulo misses with a two punch combination.
Tico moves into the clinch.
Tico has had enough of the clinch but Paulo keeps him there for the moment.
Paulo is working for takedown but Tico is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulo is trying to drag Tico to the mat but Tico just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tico swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Paulo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Paulo moves in looking to clinch but Tico pushes him off.
Paulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico swats away the attempt to clinch by Paulo.
Tico misses with a looping right.
Paulo wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tico misses its target.
Paulo fails to land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tico enables Paulo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tico has momentary wrist control but Paulo slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulo's guard.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paulo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tico is one step ahead there.
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.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico is really struggling to control Paulo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paulo is pulling down on Tico's head. It's preventing any offense from Tico, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sloppy strikes from Tico. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paulo clinches with his opponent.
Tico scores with a shoulder strike.
Paulo goes for a takedown attempt but Tico pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Paulo.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paulo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Paulo has eaten all the pies!
You can see the frustration on Tico's face as Paulo controls the position.
Paulo in side control, throwing shots but Tico defends.
We've been informed that Paulo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tico is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tico wants to control but Paulo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Tico's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paulo lands an elbow.
Tico is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulo off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico gets his hands free as Paulo looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tico's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico keeps control of the position easily here as Paulo tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tico Tico will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Paulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paulo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tico misses with a hook.
Paulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Paulo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico is looking to counter punch.
Paulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tico just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Paulo's head but Paulo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paulo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulo is looking to clinch.
Tico has managed to clinch.
Paulo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tico pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tico rushes Paulo and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulo.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tico content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paulo looking for a takedown.
Tico Tico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Paulo.
Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo has a couple of punches blocked by Tico.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tico.
Paulo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tico gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paulo's guard.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tico would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing Tico from controlling successfully.
Pedro Paulo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paulo is controlling Tico's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tico trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
Paulo wants to sweep here but Tico controlling him for the moment.
Tico trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tico being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pedro Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tico's waist but Tico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paulo off to one side.
Paulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paulo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulo avoids the body shot from Tico.
Tico throws a right hand that Paulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Paulo also avoids with ease.
Tico has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tico effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tico has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch McGregor (ranked 3266 p4p, 4048 weight class) and Nikita Koloff (ranked 341 p4p, 406 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mitch McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikita Koloff!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from McGregor misses the target.
Koloff dips to his left and cracks McGregor with an uppercut!
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Koloff.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Koloff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
Koloff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McGregor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Abyss in the buildup to the fight.
Koloff should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Koloff ducks down to avoid it.
Koloff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Nikita Koloff has been cut.
Koloff connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koloff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koloff, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from McGregor.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koloff.
McGregor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
McGregor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
Koloff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koloff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Koloff misses.
Koloff throws a combination that misses
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor connects with a looping right hand.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koloff.
McGregor tried to counter with a leg kick but Koloff avoided it.
Koloff falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koloff throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koloff. Koloff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGregor knocks Koloff out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mitch McGregor!
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