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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 1155 p4p, 1376 weight class) and Oscar Gustafsson (ranked 161 p4p, 188 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 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustafsson is on top in guard.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson trying to move into half guard but instead Samsonov has managed to sweep!
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Samsonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Samsonov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.
Samsonov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samsonov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samsonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustafsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Samsonov.
Samsonov trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Samsonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov trying to control the pace.
Samsonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Samsonov eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samsonov is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson keeping hold of Samsonov's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samsonov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samsonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustafsson uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Samsonov is keeping the position.
Samsonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
That's time! Samsonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.
Samsonov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafsson.
Samsonov jumps guard but Gustafsson stands there with Samsonov around his waist. Samsonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samsonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov lands with a cross.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Samsonov. Samsonov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Samsonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samsonov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Samsonov postures up.
Samsonov advances position into side control!
Gustafsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Samsonov dominates the positioning.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samsonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samsonov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafsson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is holding Samsonov down, trying to stall.
Samsonov wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Samsonov tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samsonov trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Samsonov controls from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samsonov tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samsonov is defended easily by Gustafsson.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson 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!
Gustafsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Samsonov's head and hops out.
Gustafsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samsonov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Gustafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samsonov.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Samsonov. Samsonov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Samsonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samsonov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samsonov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustafsson's half guard.
Samsonov works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Samsonov trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Samsonov is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsonov swings around for an armbar but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Samsonov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samsonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samsonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson postures up in Samsonov's guard and throws a big left but Samsonov blocks it.
Gustafsson throws a strike but Samsonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Samsonov tries to pass.
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Samsonov is working from the bottom.
Samsonov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustafsson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danjuma Legba (ranked 1394 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Ruslan Karelin (ranked 199 p4p, 194 weight class). Legba comes to the cage accompanied by Dez Only 1 - Witchdoctor . 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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Excellent boxer
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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 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danjuma Legba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karelin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legba closes the distance and clinches.
Legba misses with a body punch.
Karelin misses with an elbow over the top.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Legba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legba misses with a double jab.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown. Legba tries to sprawl out of it but Karelin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legba has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin prevents a body shot from Legba.
Karelin stops a takedown attempt from Legba.
Legba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legba blocks an elbow strike from Karelin.
Karelin lands a good knee to the midsection. Legba won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Karelin.
Legba gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karelin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Legbas head.
Legba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karelin drives through with a takedown into Legba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Karelin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karelin passes Legba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legba tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to mount his opponent but Legba defends it.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legba tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Legba trying to control here.
Karelin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Legba tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legba trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Legba is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Legba wants to get back to full guard.
Karelin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Karelin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Legba wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legba is looking to escape.
Legba tries to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Karelin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karelin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Legba backs off Karelin throws a huge counter combo but Legba manages to avoid it all.
Legba swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Legba clinches up against the cage.
Legba is looking to break free of the clinch but Karelin has double underhooks.
Legba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legba gets the takedown into side control.
Karelin is pushing Legba's head away, looking to escape. Legba manages to hold on to the position though.
Legba controls the position from side control.
Legba working the ground and pound from side control.
We've been hearing that Legba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin is looking to regain half guard here but Legba keeps moving and retains side control.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin prevents Legba from improving position.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin is looking to get back to his feet here but Legba is keeping cool and he's managed to take Karelin's back.
Karelin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Legba.
Karelin is trying to break free.
Karelin prevents Legba from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legba loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Karelin hold on?
Karelin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Legba tries to get the hooks in deep but Karelin pushed the leg off.
Legba has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Karelin.
Karelin wants to escape the position.
Legba looking for the RNC.
Karelin tries to escape the position.
Legba has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karelin has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
Legba really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Karelin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to break free.
Legba wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Legba looking for the RNC.
Karelin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Legba.
Karelin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Karelin working to try and regain half guard.
Legba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin 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.
Legba is trying to control. Karelin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karelin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Legba is working Karelin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karelin looking for a guillotine here but Legba defends easily.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karelin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Legba is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Karelin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danjuma Legba dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Legba has his takedown stuffed
and Karelin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karelin is not content to let Legba control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karelin is staying active underneath Legba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin tries to kick Legba off but Legba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard but Legba has passed into side control.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Danjuma Legba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legba tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legba's best efforts.
Legba trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karelin wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karelin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Legba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Legba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karelin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karelin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Legba has picked Karelin up and slammed him! Karelin can't keep hold of the triangle and Legba manages to pass to side control!
Karelin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legba's best efforts.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back.
Legba prevents Karelin from improving his position.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karelin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legba working some strikes from top position.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin has his foot on Legba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legba works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Legba from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Karelin.
I think Karelin 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruslan Karelin!
Ruslan Karelin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandros Stamatis (ranked 1471 p4p, 1735 weight class) and Tu Barrels (ranked 200 p4p, 233 weight class). Stamatis comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Sparta. Barrels comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lock stock and kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexandros Stamatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamatis cracks Barrels with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barrels throws the left hand but Stamatis avoids the punch easily.
Stamatis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stamatis ducks under a wild hook from Barrels.
Stamatis throws a hook but Barrels blocks it.
Barrels thinks about the counter body kick.
Stamatis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stamatis moves forwards but Barrels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stamatis lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stamatis.
Barrels misses with a hook. Stamatis ducked under it nicely.
Stamatis throws a body punch but Barrels moves out of range.
Barrels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stamatis circles away quickly and effectively.
Stamatis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barrels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stamatis cracks a nice hook into Barrels's ribs.
Stamatis throws out a loose jab but Barrels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stamatis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrels finds it's way round the side to connect with Stamatis's head.
Barrels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stamatis lands a nice looking body shot.
Stamatis throws a jab when Barrels was well out of range.
Barrels scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrels misses with a hook.
A big right from Barrels misses.
The crowd cheers as Barrels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stamatis doesn't seem phased though.
Stamatis scores with a body shot.
Stamatis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stamatis.
 It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
Stamatis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrels circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrels misses with a left hand
and Stamatis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barrels looks winded!
Barrels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stamatis misses with a two punch combination.
Stamatis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stamatis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Barrels.
Stamatis lands with a big left! Barrels is wobbled badly! Stamatis comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Barrels to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandros Stamatis!
In his post fight interview, Alexandros Stamatis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 957 p4p, 553 weight class) and Braynas Hlervu (ranked 106 p4p, 65 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144
20 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braynas Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
One tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hlervu swivels and escapes.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into One's ribs.
One shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
One ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from One.
One closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hlervu did well to prevent One getting side control.
Hlervu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
Hlervu is still trying to improve position.
One wants to free his trapped foot but Hlervu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hlervu wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hlervu manages to get to full guard.
One scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hlervu working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
Hlervu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hlervu wants to get back to his feet but One is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
One 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.
Hlervu pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
Hlervu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hlervu pulls One in close to prevent any damage.
One lands a couple of decent looking shots.
One connects with a couple of short punches.
Hlervu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in One's guard.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
One had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu postures up.
Hlervu passes One's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hlervu is trying to control the action in half guard but One is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
One keeping hold of Hlervu's head, controlling as best he can.
One wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
One is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Hlervu tries to stand but can't do so whilst One controls his leg.
Hlervu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hlervu throws a quick inside leg kick.
One takes a shot to the body in his stride.
One shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hlervu pinned against the cage. Hlervu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
One wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Hlervu.
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hlervu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hlervu lands a left hand that snaps the head of One backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
One fails with the takedown
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu lands with a hook. One tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on One if he has to take too many more of those.
One throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. One is in Hlervu's guard.
Hlervu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes One off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
One fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu avoids it really well and circles away.
One fails with the takedown
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One shoots in for a double leg but Hlervu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hlervu.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
One gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hlervu counters with a low kick, right behind One 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
One checks a leg kick nicely.
One looks for a takedown but Hlervu sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hlervu.
One is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
New Breed One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One misses with a takedown attempt - Hlervu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
One shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hlervu is trying to defend but One finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hlervu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
One looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hlervu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
One is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu controlling the position for now.
Hlervu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of One's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take One's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hlervu controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu controlling well, preventing One from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu controls the action.
One tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
One swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hlervu stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hlervu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
One fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hlervu, pushing him back against the cage.
Hlervu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hlervu prevents the takedown attempt.
One's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
One looking for a takedown.
Hlervu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with One's elbow.
One blocking some punches.
One drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hlervu pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Hlervu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hlervu's waist but Hlervu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing One off to one side.
Oooooh!!! Hlervu has knocked One down with a huge combo! Hlervu steps away and waves a wobbly One back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 One is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hlervu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 970 p4p, 589 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 139 p4p, 87 weight class). Christophe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shadows kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tony Stark 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Christophe pinned against the cage. Christophe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Christophe throws a fast counter high kick but Stark manages to duck under it in time.
Christophe looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
As Christophe tries to get set, Stark tries to push him back and clinch up but Christophe manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Stark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Christophe misses with a left hand
so Stark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christophe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Christophe has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christophe trying to control the position.
Christophe is controlling Stark's posture.
Christophe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christophe is trying to keep Stark in close.
Stark postures up in Christophe's guard and throws a big left but Christophe blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Christophe holds on and takes a little breather.
Christophe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Christophe tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Christophe moves into full guard.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Christophe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christophe wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stark passes Christophe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Christophe defends the submission attempt.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Christophe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christophe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christophe has his feet on Stark's thighs here. He's pushed Stark off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stark screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armand Christophe!
Armand Christophe 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sullivan (ranked 306 p4p, 431 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 51 p4p, 65 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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212
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sullivan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Mfer.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan is just out of range.
Sullivan scores with a hook.
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Mfer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mfer tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mfer thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mfer misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer throws a nice head kick!
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mfer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer throws a counter combo.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Mfer.
It looked like Sullivan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mfer.
Sullivan loads up on a big right hand but Mfer slips the punch.
Mfer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sullivan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mfer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mfer misses with a double jab
and Sullivan counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sullivan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer looks winded!
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a jab.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mfer throws a sloppy body shot
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some wild striking there from Mfer.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Mfer is avoiding it.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mfer's head.
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bull Mfer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mfer throws a combination. Sullivan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sullivan throws a front kick aimed at Mfer's knee but Mfer avoids it well.
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Mfer throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Sullivan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sullivan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bull Mfer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mfer lands a jab-cross combination.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mfer throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sullivan rather than just go for the knockout.
Mfer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Sullivan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Sullivan. Beautiful body shot.
Mfer throws a hook but Sullivan avoids it easily.
Bull Mfer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Mfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan throws a hook but Mfer blocks it.
Sullivan pushes Mfer away with a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Mfer.
Mfer misses with a head kick.
Mfer is breathing heavily.
A combination from Mfer does no damage.
Sullivan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mfer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sullivan.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Mfer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Mfer scores with a four punch combination!
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Mfer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan scores with a hook to the body. Mfer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer misses with a combination
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mfer keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mfer misses with a double jab.
Mfer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mfer there as he acknowledges the shot.
 Mfer is rocked!
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer is still on wobbly legs! Can Sullivan finish him?
Sullivan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Mfer.
Sullivan clinches up with Mfer and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bull Mfer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mfer.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Mfer throws knees to the body.
Sullivan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sullivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sullivan.
Mfer tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan avoiding damage as Mfer throws knees to the body.
Mfer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mfer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer misses with an elbow strike.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sullivan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mfer.
Sullivan lands a big right hand that drops Mfer! The killer instinct kicks in and Sullivan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sullivan!
A very excited looking Jack Sullivan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 163 p4p, 298 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 23 p4p, 44 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Bird darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Bird decides to pull guard.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Bird struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Bird has given up his back here.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird is really stuck here.
Escobar is looking to control Bird but Bird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird staying busy and making it hard for Escobar to control.
Escobar looking to break Bird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bird tries to break free.
Escobar working for a choke but Bird is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to stick to Bird's back but Bird is turning into Escobar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escobar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bird.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Escobar working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar moves into full mount!
Bird is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Bird 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.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Bird looking to control.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar but Escobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is really struggling to control Escobar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bird has Escobar in his guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
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.
Bird working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bird's guard.
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Escobar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Escobar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bird's arms.
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking for the choke from the back position but Escobar is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Escobar right now.
Bird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Bird is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Escobar is defending well though. Bird let's go of the attempt for now.
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Escobar trying to control the hands but Bird won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bird on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Bird tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Bird takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar cracks Bird with an open hand slap.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bird's half guard.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Bird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bird is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pushing down on Bird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar prevents Bird from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Bird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Escobar won't enjoy being in this position. Bird looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Escobar is tapping - it's over boys! Bird picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bird!
An out of breath Jake Bird 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 75 p4p, 122 weight class) and Fabiano Capellio (ranked 13 p4p, 21 weight class). Stalinovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell March. Joseph Stalinovich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabiano Capellio's chin.
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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 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabiano Capellio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capellio keeps the fight on the outside.
Capellio counters with a body kick.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capellio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Stalinovich backs off Capellio throws a huge counter combo but Stalinovich manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Capellio.
Capellio slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Capellio throws a wild body kick that Stalinovich sees coming a mile off.
Stalinovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capellio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for Capellio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capellio ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Capellio throws out a counter right but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.
Capellio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
The fighters circling - Capellio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Capellio.
Capellio blocks an uppercut.
Capellio tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Capellio lands with a right to the head.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Stalinovich manages to break the clinch.
Stalinovich stalks Capellio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Capellio's face. Capellio staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capellio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Capellio throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Capellio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capellio is looking to score with low kicks.
Stalinovich lands with an overhand left.
Stalinovich throws a series of punches but Capellio moves out of range.
Capellio avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Capellio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich jabs Capellio right on the nose. Capellio blinks but takes it well.
Capellio moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a hook
and Capellio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capellio avoids the body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses.
Capellio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich dominated that 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.
Stalinovich looks to clinch
enabling Capellio to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalinovich misses with an uppercut
and Capellio counters with a left and a right... And another left! Stalinovich is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabiano Capellio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 106 p4p, 96 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 15 p4p, 12 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
McKraken smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Corassa misses.
McKraken tries to counter with a takedown but Corassa is quick to defend against it.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Corassa throws out a counter right but McKraken avoids it with no problem.
McKraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Corassa misses.
McKraken misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Corassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as McKraken blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown but Corassa shows good takedown defense.
McKraken throws out a powerful jab.
McKraken throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
McKraken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKraken connects with a right hand. Corassa shakes it off.
Corassa connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKraken. McKraken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McKraken dives in for a single leg takedown but Corassa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa scores with a shot to the side of McKraken's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corassa.
Corassa blocking some punches.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corassa scores with a shoulder strike.
Corassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to McKraken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Corassa misses with a body punch.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
Corassa is looking to break free of the clinch but McKraken has double underhooks.
Corassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKraken is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Corassa can't fight it off and eventually McKraken manages to take the fight to the floor. Corassa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corassa is keeping the position for now.
McKraken advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corassa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McKraken's guard! Nice work there by Corassa!
Corassa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Corassa is fighting to break McKraken's control of his arms but McKraken is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McKraken looking for a sweep. Not yet McKraken, not yet.
Corassa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKraken keeping moving, preventing Corassa from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corassa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKraken jabs at Corassa's body.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKraken was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Corassa throws a lazy right hand but McKraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
Corassa feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa throws a leg kick but McKraken moved away.
A jab from McKraken does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKraken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKraken showed some decent athleticism there.
Corassa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McKraken.
Corassa is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corassa wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McKraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corassa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKraken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKraken wants to control but Corassa is keeping him busy.
Corassa wants to get back to his feet.
Corassa blocking the ground and pound attempt from McKraken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McKraken trying to control the action but Corassa is working from the bottom.
McKraken wants to pass to mount but Corassa is defending the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Corassa wants to control but McKraken is keeping busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKraken to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corassa throws a chopping leg kick but McKraken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corassa throws a head kick but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa tries a quick counter leg kick but McKraken is wise to it.
McKraken throws a shot to the body.
McKraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKraken blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corassa enables McKraken to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corassa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken trying to control but Corassa is working from the bottom.
McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKraken won't allow Corassa to sweep him here.
Corassa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKraken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Corassa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Corassa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corassa looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKraken is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gemechu McKraken dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McKraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKraken swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corassa counters with a leg kick.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corassa moves out of range as McKraken strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken misses with a jab to the body
and Corassa counters with a nice uppercut.
McKraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKraken is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corassa's half guard.
Corassa tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McKraken manages to move to mount!
BOOM! McKraken connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corassa tries to hold on but McKraken pushes him away.
McKraken moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corassa has worked his arm free - good work by Corassa!
Corassa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKraken with the ground and pound but Corassa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McKraken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKraken trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken is looking to take a break and control but Corassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKraken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corassa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corassa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Corassa tries to roll over but McKraken keeps him under control.
Corassa trying to get back to full guard but McKraken takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Corassa tries to lock up and control but McKraken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corassa tries to reverse the position but McKraken maintains control.
Corassa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Corassa wants to hold on but McKraken pushes him away.
McKraken has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Corassa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gemechu McKraken!
A very excited looking Gemechu McKraken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 179 p4p, 169 weight class) and Barron White (ranked 23 p4p, 21 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Mumu drives through and clinches with White against the cage.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
Mumu presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Mumu.
White looks winded!
Mumu misses with a knee to the head.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Mumu lands with a left to the head.
Mumu lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mumu.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White tries a body shot but Mumu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Mumu.
Mumu is working White over against the cage.
Mumu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Mumu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mumu cracks White with a nice body shot.
Mumu tries a body shot but White blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu misses with a body punch.
Mumu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mumu 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.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White misses with some punches.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
White takes a shot to the head.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Mumu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mumu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mumu.
A right hand to the body from Mumu.
A right hand to the body from Mumu.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mumu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumu.
Mumu tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Mumu cracks White with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mumu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mumu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
White takes a shot to the head.
White has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mumu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if White can turn it around.
Mumu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Barron White has been cut.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Mumu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White avoiding damage as Mumu throws knees to the body.
Mumu lands a knee to the body.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A short left from Mumu.
Mumu pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumu lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
Mumu crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
White prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mumu.
White prevents a body shot from Mumu.
A short body shot lands from Mumu as the two fighters clinch.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards.
Mumu tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Mumu.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mumu's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mumu lands with a light punch inside.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Mumu pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mumu presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mumu scores with a shoulder strike.
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mumu is working White over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mumu.
Mumu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Mumu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alborz Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barron White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mumu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens White up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mumu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw White's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alborz Mumu!
A very excited looking Alborz Mumu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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