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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Bricks (ranked 1551 p4p, 788 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 58 p4p, 13 weight class). Adams Bricks 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Bricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed scores with a shot to the body.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Bricks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bricks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Creed takes a swing at Bricks's ribcage but misses.
Bricks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Bricks misses its intended target.
Creed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Creed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bricks.
Creed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Creed slips under a jab from Bricks.
Bricks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Creed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bricks throws out the jab.
Bricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Creed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Creed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Bricks moved out of range.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Bricks.
Bricks scores with a hook.
 Creed is rocked!
Creed glances at the clock... BAM! Bricks nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Creed crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Creed is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adams Bricks!
Adams Bricks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Chapman (ranked 1242 p4p, 707 weight class) and Monty Milano (ranked 32 p4p, 22 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monty Milano!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Milano moves out of range.
Chapman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab by Milano.
 It looks like Kyle Chapman has been cut.
A slow jab from Milano misses its intended target.
Milano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Milano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away.
Chapman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chapman throws a shot from downtown. Milano moves away and avoids it.
Chapman throws a body shot but no joy.
Chapman misses the body punch
and Milano counters by moving into the clinch.
Chapman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Milano.
Milano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milano blocks an uppercut.
Milano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Chapman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milano misses with a hook. Chapman ducked under it nicely.
Milano throws an overhand right that lands on Chapman's shoulder, as Chapman tries to avoid the shot.
Chapman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chapman with a nice cross.
Chapman misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Milano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman throws the kick towards the body but Milano avoids it.
Chapman misses with a hook
and Milano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Milano.
Chapman misses with a punch on the inside.
Milano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Milano tries a body shot but Chapman blocks it.
Milano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chapman backwards.
Chapman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Milano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chapman walks into a jab.
Milano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chapman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Milano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milano gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Milano misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milano.
Milano breaks the clinch.
Chapman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milano throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Chapman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milano blocks the body kick.
Milano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chapman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Chapman scores with a four punch combination!
Chapman tries to bum rush Milano with a series of wild strikes but Milano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapman swings for the body but Milano moves out of range.
Milano connects with a single shot there.
Milano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Milano misses with a hook. Chapman ducked under it nicely.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Milano.
Milano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milano throws out a loose jab but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milano walks into a stiff left hand from Chapman.
Milano throws an off balance right hand
and Chapman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Milano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chapman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
Milano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chapman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milano throws out a loose jab but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Milano.
Chapman scores with a one two! Milano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Monty Milano has been cut.
Chapman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chapman manages to avoid it.
Milano throws a hook but Chapman blocks it.
Chapman throws a shot from downtown. Milano moves away and avoids it.
Milano avoids the body shot from Chapman.
Milano throws the left hand but Chapman avoids the punch easily.
Milano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Milano cracks Chapman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tests Milano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Milano looks to land a left hand but Chapman moved out of range nicely.
Milano lands a big right hand that sends Chapman crashing to the mat! Milano stays standing though and waves Chapman back to his feet!
 Chapman is rocked!
Milano lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chapman tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Milano!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Monty Milano made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akwasi Nti (ranked 1485 p4p, 784 weight class) and Roder Control (ranked 36 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Akwasi Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roder Control!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Control misses.
Control lands with a straight right. Nti didn't see that one coming.
Nti misses with a wild body shot.
Roder Control seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Control throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Control throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nti.
Control swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Control.
Control throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Control fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti works on Control's body with a couple of short punches.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Control throws a head punch that misses.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nti pushes Control back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Control misses with some punches.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
Control blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Control's ribcage. Control let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Control throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nti.
Control misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Nti - that landed with a thud.
Control has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Control can turn it around.
Control looks winded!
Control swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti pushes Control back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Control working aggressively here.
Control throws a head punch that misses.
Nti tries to work over Control's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Control backwards.
Nti lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Control throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti working aggressively here.
Control blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Control.
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Control has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Control misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Control fails to land.
Control working aggressively here.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Control lands with a short shot to the head.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Control swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Control blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Control lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Control pushes Nti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Control takes a shot to the head.
Control throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Control.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Control fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti blocking some punches.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Control backwards.
Control fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Control.
A body shot lands from Nti.
Control takes a shot to the head.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Controls head.
Control's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti lands with a left to the head.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Control.
Nti scores with a shot to the side of Control's head.
Control's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Control backwards.
A short right from Nti.
Nti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Control backwards.
Good body shot from Nti.
A head punch on the inside from Control fails to land.
Control blocking some punches.
A short right from Nti.
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti pushes Control back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Control backwards.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nti.
Control tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Control's elbow.
Control throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Control blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akwasi Nti dominated that round.
That's time! Nti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Control.
Nti wants to clinch up but Control keeps it at a distance.
Nti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Control can do to turn this around?
Nti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Control stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Control throws a big shot that misses.
Nti lands a slapping body shot.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Control is just out of range.
Control blocks a jab.
Control tries to keep at a distance but Nti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Control swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
Control misses with a short punch on the inside.
Control throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Control misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Control working aggressively here.
Control fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akwasi Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Control fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Control swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Control blocks an uppercut.
Control throws a head punch that misses.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Control creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Control blocking some punches.
Nti blocking some punches.
Control prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Control.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Control working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Control.
A shot in the inside from Nti.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Control tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Control misses with the head strike.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Control fails to land.
Nti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti lands a nice shot to the body.
Control has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Control controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Nti lands a shoulder strike.
Nti pushes Control back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Control fails to land.
Control blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Control blocks an uppercut.
Control tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Control misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Control working aggressively here.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Control throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Control tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Control backwards.
Nti misses with a body punch.
Control prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti digs a right hand into Control's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Control's gas tank.
Control is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Control.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Control.
Control throws a head punch that misses.
Nti blocking some punches.
Nti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Control's ribcage. Control let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Control blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti misses with some punches.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Control.
Control working aggressively here.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Control swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Control misses with some punches.
Control blocks an uppercut.
Nti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Control throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Control swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti gets through Control's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Control swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Control uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akwasi Nti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Control throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Control.
Nti connects with a nice looking jab.
Nti tries to clinch but Control is having none of it.
Control looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti works Control's body with a nice hook.
Nti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Control's head backwards.
Nti avoids the body shot from Control.
Nti throws a shot to the body.
Nti lands with a cross.
Control throws a lazy right hand but Nti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Control uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
Nti moves away from the strike by Control.
Nti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Control, pushing him back against the cage.
Control lands a hook that snaps the head of Nti backwards.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Control takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Control fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Control.
Nti lands a hook that snaps the head of Control backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Control has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Nti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
Nti lands a body punch.
Nti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nti working aggressively here.
Nti pushes Control back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Control swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Control blocks an uppercut.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti scores with a shoulder strike.
Control working aggressively here.
Nti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roder Control has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti has a couple of punches blocked by Control.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
Nti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nti lands with a right to the head.
Control is rocked!
Nti lands an uppercut.
Control is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti lands a big right hand that drops Control! The killer instinct kicks in and Nti finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akwasi Nti!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 613 p4p, 1343 weight class) and Sinun Blacktoe (ranked 10 p4p, 48 weight class). Kwame Nti 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinun Blacktoe!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacktoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Blacktoe is controlling the pace.
Nti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blacktoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blacktoe passes to full mount!
Nti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blacktoe on the ground.
Blacktoe landing strikes, looking to finish!
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Blacktoe throwing strikes here but Nti is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nti has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacktoe controlling his opponent.
Blacktoe thowing shots but they're missing.
Blacktoe looking to ground and pound but Nti is blocking nicely.
Blacktoe with a couple of short strikes.
Blacktoe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nti tries to get out of the position.
Blacktoe looking to finish Nti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nti!
Blacktoe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kwame Nti's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blacktoe landing strikes from the mount and Nti is in trouble!
Kwame Nti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blacktoe lands a big elbow.
Jeez, Kwame Nti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kwame Nti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sinun Blacktoe!
After winning the bout, Sinun Blacktoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbar Moura (ranked 1148 p4p, 1230 weight class) and Laughing Panda (ranked 29 p4p, 31 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbar Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laughing Panda!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Moura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Panda shoots in and bounces Moura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moura is looking for a triangle but Panda pushes his legs off easily.
Panda wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Moura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda advances to half guard.
Panda wants to pass to mount but Moura is defending the position.
Moura looking for submissions off his back.
Panda trying to advance position but Moura counters by regaining guard.
Panda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Moura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moura is staying active underneath Panda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moura looking for submissions off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda shoots in looking for a takedown but Moura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aderbar Moura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moura or perhaps it was just good defense by Panda, which made it look bad.
Moura wants to clinch but Panda slips to the side
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moura's guard.
Moura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panda defends well.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moura is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moura's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panda, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda is trying to pull guard but Moura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Panda has him pressed against the cage.
Panda jumps guard.
Panda working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moura wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moura is aware though and is defending well.
Moura passes Panda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moura pulls his head out easily.
Moura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Panda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moura is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
Panda moves into full guard.
Moura advances position into side control!
Moura is trying to get an arm triangle but Panda is defending well.
Moura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panda, who protects the arm well.
Laughing Panda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Panda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moura's guard! Nice work there by Panda!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to control but Moura is working from the bottom.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Panda is defending well. Moura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Panda has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Moura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aderbar Moura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ladislas Galopin (ranked 476 p4p, 851 weight class) and Terry Tungsten (ranked 5 p4p, 15 weight class). Tungsten is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cover of The Rolling Stone by Dr. Hook. On his way into the cage it seems that Ladislas Galopin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ladislas Galopin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ladislas Galopin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Tungsten!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tungsten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galopin throws out the jab.
Terry Tungsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tungsten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galopin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tungsten scores with a sloppy right hand. Galopin should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tungsten looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galopin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tungsten misses with a combination
and Galopin counters with a shoot takedown. Tungsten fights it but they end up in guard.
Galopin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tungsten wants to sweep here but Galopin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galopin forces his way into half guard.
Tungsten is looking to control Galopin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tungsten avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungsten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Galopin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tungsten is trying desperately to improve position.
Tungsten really wants to buck Galopin off and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tungsten can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tungsten is trying desperately to improve position.
Galopin avoids the attempt from Tungsten to control.
Tungsten manages to control the position for a moment.
Tungsten wants to control but Galopin is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galopin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tungsten told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tungsten is wriggling around trying to escape.
Galopin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tungsten prevents Galopin from taking his back.
Tungsten tries to lock up and control but Galopin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tungsten really wants to buck Galopin off and get back to his feet.
Galopin wants to take Tungsten's back here but Tungsten is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tungsten is trying to reverse the position but instead Galopin has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galopin is hanging on to Tungsten's back as he tries to escape.
Galopin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tungsten just trying to survive but Galopin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galopin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tungsten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galopin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Galopin looking to break Tungsten's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tungsten remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Galopin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tungsten showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Tungsten's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Galopin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galopin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Tungsten is doing well to defend. Galopin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Tungsten is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ladislas Galopin!
Our winner, Ladislas Galopin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Terry Tungsten stepped up to the mic, saying 'That man hits harder than me ex on a bender…and if she taught me anything, it’s that I’ll bounce back from this loss and sleep with my opponents sister. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergeant Smash (ranked 510 p4p, 615 weight class) and Phil Cosby (ranked 7 p4p, 20 weight class). Cosby has chosen I Want Your Sex as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergeant Smash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash digs a good hook to Cosby's body.
Smash just misses with a punch to the body.
Smash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smash lands with a good body shot.
Cosby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smash pinned against the cage. Smash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Smash misses the target.
Cosby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Smash was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cosby.
Smash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Smash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash tries to clinch up.
Smash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosby moves away.
A left lands for Smash.
Cosby scores with a takedown into Smash's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smash swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cosby on the ground.
Cosby advances position into side control!
Smash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash tries to get out of the position.
Smash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cosby is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smash is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cosby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smash keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cosby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smash, who protects the arm well.
Cosby wants to control but Smash is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cosby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cosby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smash keeps working.
Cosby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cosby wants to control but Smash is keeping him busy.
Cosby looking to control but instead Smash has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cosby is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smash is just riding it out for now. Cosby eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smash defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Cosby will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cosby feints and as Smash raises his hands in defense, Cosby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cosby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cosby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cosby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smash!
Cosby is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosby is still trying to improve position.
Cosby can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smash's best efforts.
Cosby wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smash pulls his head out easily.
Cosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosby wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cosby tries to get to full guard but Smash has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smash passes into side control, despite Cosby's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cosby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cosby tries to buck Smash off but Smash is having none of it.
Cosby gets back to half guard.
Cosby wants to control but Smash is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smash scores with a jab to the head.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cosby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cosby moves forwards but Smash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smash lands a nice looking body shot.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Smash lands with an overhand left.
Smash works Cosby's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Smash. Beautiful body shot.
Smash lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smash holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smash lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Smash.
Smash is working Cosby over against the cage.
Smash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smash struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosby controls his hands.
Smash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smash pushes Cosby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Smash as the two fighters clinch.
Smash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cosby drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smash pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sergeant Smash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Cosby.
Cosby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergeant Smash dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smash feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cosby sprawling to the canvas! Cosby rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smash finish him?!
Smash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cosby drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosby wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smash, who protects the arm well.
Cosby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cosby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smash has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cosby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cosby is looking to take a break and control but Smash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smash is trying to control Cosby's posture but Cosby avoids it.
Cosby goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Smash rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cosby's guard! Nice work there by Smash!
Smash trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosby had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smash defends it easily.
Smash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cosby wants to sweep here but Smash controlling him for the moment.
Smash postures up.
Smash tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosby is retaining full guard.
Cosby trying to control the position.
Cosby is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Smash has his hands clasped together but Cosby extends and breaks Smash's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cosby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Cosby!
Phil Cosby was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Ahearn (ranked 807 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Everest Frank (ranked 25 p4p, 53 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frank's choice of entrance music: Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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270
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283
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank fails with the takedown.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank shoots in but no luck this time.
Frank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ahearn lands a jab to Frank's midsection.
Ahearn scores with a nice strike.
Ahearn misses with a left hand
and Frank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ahearn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahearn is looking for a triangle here but Frank uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ahearn tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahearn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ahearn looks to move to half guard but instead Frank has passed into mount! Damn!
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahearn is working hard here to advance position.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ahearn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahearn is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Frank 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.
Ahearn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frank controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn working to try and regain half guard.
Frank tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahearn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling from the full mount.
Frank cracks Ahearn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Ahearn is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everest Frank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frank shoots in for a takedown but Ahearn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahearn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Ahearn throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ahearn did well to prevent Frank getting side control.
Frank stalling.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frank moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ahearn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahearn being controlled for a moment.
Ahearn is trying to work for a sweep but Frank has mounted him!
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn is looking to get to half guard.
Frank sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frank wants to control the pace but Ahearn is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank breaks from Ahearn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ahearn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Frank's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn is working to get back to half guard.
Frank content just to control the position here.
Ahearn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank controlling the pace for now.
Everest Frank has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahearn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Frank trying to control the pace.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Frank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahearn looking for subs from the bottom but Frank mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everest Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Frank connects with a jab.
Frank lands a nice looking body kick.
Frank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ahearn sprawls well initially but Frank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ahearn looking for subs from the bottom but Frank mounts him!
Frank controlling his opponent.
Ahearn can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahearn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank controlling the position easily from mount.
Ahearn is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahearn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
Ahearn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahearn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everest Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahearn tries to roll over but Frank keeps him under control.
Ahearn looking for a kimura from the bottom but Frank passes into side control!
Frank looks up at the clock and then as Ahearn takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahearn tries to buck Frank off but Frank is having none of it.
Frank is staying tight to Ahearn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ahearn is looking to regain half guard here but Frank keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahearn looks to move to half guard but instead Frank has passed into mount! Damn!
Ahearn is desperately trying to improve his position but Frank has a good base and remains in mount.
Frank controlling from mount.
Ahearn is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ahearn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Frank sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahearn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frank pulls his head out easily.
Frank performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahearn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Frank pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Everest Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everest Frank!
A relieved looking Everest Frank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Smoke (ranked 412 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Max Scherzer (ranked 4 p4p, 69 weight class). Smoke comes to the cage accompanied by Big Smoke's Order. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Smoke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Scherzer!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scherzer moves away.
Scherzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Smoke tries to sprawl out of it but Scherzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smoke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoke seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smoke sends Scherzer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smoke is motioning to the referee to let Scherzer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Scherzer is rocked!
It looks like Max Scherzer has been cut.
Scherzer blocks a jab.
Scherzer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scherzer wants to pass the guard but Smoke is keeping the position.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Scherzer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scherzer drops back looking for a leg! Smoke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smoke manages to kick Scherzer off! Scherzer jumps back into Smoke's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scherzer wants to control from the top but Smoke keeps moving.
Scherzer stands and throws Smoke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smoke is trying to control Scherzer's posture but Scherzer avoids it.
Scherzer controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Scherzer has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Scherzer controlling from the full mount.
Scherzer looking to control but Smoke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smoke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherzer content just to control the position here.
Smoke is squirming around, avoiding Scherzer's attempts to control the action.
Smoke is desperately trying to improve his position but Scherzer has a good base and remains in mount.
Scherzer tries to control but Smoke wriggling away.
Scherzer is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Scherzer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Scherzer!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Scherzer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axel Montenegro (ranked 877 p4p, 565 weight class) and Carlos Lopez (ranked 18 p4p, 9 weight class). Montenegro comes to the cage accompanied by Battle. Lopez has chosen Bob Dylan - Hurricane as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axel Montenegro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montenegro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montenegro moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez presses Montenegro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Montenegro tries a body shot but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montenegro has Lopez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Montenegro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopez tumbling to the mat - Montenegro dives into Lopez's guard.
Lopez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montenegro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Montenegro throwing strikes but missing.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Montenegro throws a big right hand that misses.
Montenegro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Montenegro.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Montenegro is proving a slippery customer.
Montenegro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montenegro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro is working Lopez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lopez is trying to keep Montenegro in close.
Montenegro connects with a couple of short punches.
Montenegro postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is pulling down on Montenegro's head to control his posture.
Montenegro throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montenegro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
Montenegro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montenegro postures up in Lopez's guard and throws a big left but Lopez blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Axel Montenegro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montenegro wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lopez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but Montenegro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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.
Montenegro moves into the clinch.
Lopez tries to work over Montenegro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montenegro.
Lopez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Montenegro can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lopez and Montenegro drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lopez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Lopez!
An out of breath Carlos Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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