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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tunde Balogun (ranked 3893 p4p, 3447 weight class) and Diego Rios (ranked 503 p4p, 457 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tunde Balogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Rios!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios swings for the body but Balogun moves out of range.
Rios throws a series of strikes that have Balogun backpedaling.
Rios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balogun stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rios connects with a body shot.
Balogun tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Balogun slips a straight right by Rios.
Balogun tries to clinch up but Rios circles away and keeps his distance.
Balogun really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rios gets tackled into the cage by Balogun. Balogun maintains the clinch.
Balogun is trying to pull guard but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Balogun is trying to pull guard but Rios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balogun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tunde Balogun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balogun successfully pulls guard.
Balogun has his foot on Rios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rios works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balogun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rios is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios stands up and waves to Balogun to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balogun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rios paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Rios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Balogun tries to clinch but Rios moves away
and Rios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balogun wants to clinch.
Balogun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rios if he has to take too many more of those.
Balogun moves away from the strike by Rios.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balogun closes the distance and clinches.
Balogun tries to pull guard but Rios won't allow it.
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Rios scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Rios. Those never looked like landing.
Balogun thinks about countering with a body kick.
Balogun tries to clinch up.
Rios doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Balogun moves in looking to clinch but Rios pushes him off.
Rios misses with an uppercut.
Rios fails to land with a series of punches.
Rios misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balogun.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balogun moves away.
Balogun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diego Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balogun moves in looking to clinch but Rios pushes him off.
Rios tries a low kick but Balogun avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios throws a leg kick
and Balogun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Diego Rios has been cut.
Balogun throws out a powerful jab.
Rios does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rios just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBalogun.
Balogun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Balogun.
A punch combination from Rios misses.
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balogun tries to clinch up.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Rios tries to land a body kick
and Balogun counters with a nice uppercut.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios keeps the fight on the outside.
Balogun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balogun tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios connects with a body shot that sends Balogun's belly button to the back.
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!
Balogun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rios.
Rios looks to score with a jab to the body but Balogun is just out of range.
Rios gets tackled into the cage by Balogun. Balogun maintains the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Balogun.
Balogun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rios to keep the fight standing.
Balogun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rios walks away with a smile on his face. Balogun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balogun pushes Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Balogun is trying to pull guard but Rios turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balogun tries to pull guard but Rios holds him up against the cage and eventually Balogun drops back down to his feet.
Balogun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rios walks away with a smile on his face. Balogun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balogun moves out of range of the strikes.
Balogun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Rios's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A left and a right from Rios both land. Nice combination.
 Balogun is rocked!
Rios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balogun.
Oh Balogun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rios lands a nice looking body shot.
Rios lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Balogun falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Rios!
After the fight, Diego Rios was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stoner Steve (ranked 3565 p4p, 3673 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 463 p4p, 477 weight class). Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music. Stoner Steve could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ludko Struja Jr'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 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Steve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Steve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steve is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steve prevents Struja Jr from moving into mount.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Steve is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve sneaks back into half guard.
Steve is staying active underneath Struja Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Steve's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struja Jr.
Steve is staying active underneath Struja Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steve keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struja Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Struja Jr looks to land a strike but Steve avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struja Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Steve keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Struja Jr won't allow Steve to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve's head.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Struja Jr looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
Steve preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Struja Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steve content to stall in guard here.
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.
Struja Jr is looking to stand back up but Steve counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Struja Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steve is controlling the pace.
Struja Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Struja Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Struja Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Struja Jr ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Good standup being displayed there by Struja Jr as he connects with a hook.
Steve stuffs the takedown.
Struja Jr looking to score a takedown here. Steve is defending well but Struja Jr drives through and ends up in Steve's guard.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steve working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Struja Jr throws an elbow that misses. Steve uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Struja Jr's guard. Nice move by Steve!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Struja Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve trying to control but Struja Jr is working from the bottom.
Steve preventing the sweep.
Steve 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.
Struja Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steve sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Struja Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steve is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Struja Jr moved out of range.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Struja Jr.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Steve finds it's target.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struja Jr moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Struja Jr.
Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Struja Jr scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Struja Jr connects with a single shot there.
Struja Jr lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Struja Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve throws a jab when Struja Jr was well out of range.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Struja Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Struja Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left and a right from Struja Jr both land. Nice combination.
Steve punishes Struja Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Steve prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Steve.
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Struja Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Struja Jr lands an overhand right.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steve scores with a jab.
Steve scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr misses with a hook.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Steve misses with a hook. Struja Jr ducked under it nicely.
Struja Jr digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve defending well as Struja Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Struja Jr throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Struja Jr misses.
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve lands the left hand.
Struja Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve lands an overhand right.
Stoner Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr throws a combination. Steve tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struja Jr shoots in and bounces Steve off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steve avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Steve is keeping the position.
Struja Jr postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Steve gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steve preventing the sweep.
Steve is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Struja Jr is trying to keep Steve in close.
Steve has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steve controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Struja Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Steve is proving a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Steve is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Struja Jr looking to control.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve trying to control but Struja Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Struja Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struja Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.
Struja Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Struja Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steve to the ground. Struja Jr is now in Steve's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stoner Steve.
I think Struja Jr 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
An out of breath Ludko Struja Jr 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tyme (ranked 2929 p4p, 23031 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 337 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjölnir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyme pinned against the cage. Tyme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyme misses with a looping left.
Tyme misses the jab.
Tyme throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mjölnir.
Mjölnir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyme loads up on a big right hand but Mjölnir slips the punch.
No luck for Mjölnir with that takedown attempt.
Tyme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mjölnir shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyme manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mjölnir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Tyme's head coaches at Dark Knight Fight House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magnus Tyme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsten Mjölnir.
Tyme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mjölnir.
A countering left hand to the body from Mjölnir misses.
Mjölnir has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyme is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyme misses the target.
Mjölnir closes the distance and clinches up with Tyme, looking for a takedown. Mjölnir pushes Tyme against the cage but Tyme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mjölnir staying out of range there.
Tyme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mjölnir.
Mjölnir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyme is fending him off so far but Mjölnir persists. Nope, Tyme circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjölnir walks into a left hand.
Magnus Tyme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mjölnir blocks a jab.
Tyme lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyme misses with a straight right.
Tyme misses with an uppercut. Mjölnir saw that one coming.
Mjölnir slips a straight right by Tyme.
Tyme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mjölnir circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyme throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Tyme.
Mjölnir fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyme avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyme throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mjölnir slips a jab from Tyme.
A jab from Tyme misses.
Tyme thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Tyme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mjölnir counters with a left and a right that stings Tyme.
Mjölnir shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyme sprawls well. Tyme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mjölnir gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjölnir fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyme displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mjölnir.
Magnus Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyme throws a hook but Mjölnir avoids it easily.
Tyme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyme lands a big right hand that sends Mjölnir crashing to the mat! Tyme stays standing though and waves Mjölnir back to his feet!
Tyme cracks Mjölnir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tyme has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mjölnir to stand back up!
 Mjölnir is rocked!
Tyme throws a hook but Mjölnir blocks it.
Mjölnir is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyme finish him?
Tyme misses the jab.
Tyme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyme misses the target.
Tyme throws out a loose jab but Mjölnir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyme ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Mjölnir's jaw. Mjölnir's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Tyme does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Tyme!
After winning the bout, Magnus Tyme thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Hardman (ranked 3055 p4p, 1672 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 397 p4p, 229 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and McCarthy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardman!
A lull in the action here as McCarthy stalls from top position.
McCarthy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hardman is avoiding damage well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McCarthy working the ground and pound from side control.
Hardman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Hardman defends.
McCarthy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hardman parries the strikes from McCarthy easily there. McCarthy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardman to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardman's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hardman looking for a sweep but McCarthy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCarthy thowing shots but they're missing.
McCarthy throws some wild stikes that Hardman manages to avoid easily.
Hardman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCarthy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Hardman is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Hardman defending well.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
McCarthy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Hardman defends it.
Hardman is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy pushing down on Hardman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardman to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy postures up and lands a big shot to Hardman's brow.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardman trying to control the position.
McCarthy looking to sit in guard and control but Hardman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCarthy has his hands on Hardman's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy 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.
Hardman throws out a loose jab but McCarthy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
McCarthy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
Hardman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCarthy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy rushes Hardman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy leaning his opponent against the cage.
McCarthy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hardman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
McCarthy has Hardman pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by McCarthy.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCarthy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardman on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardman's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardman's head.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardman looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is pulling down on McCarthy's head. It's preventing any offense from McCarthy, at least for the moment.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hardman is on top in guard.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Hardman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardman's guard.
McCarthy controlling from the top position.
McCarthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hardman holds on and takes a little breather.
McCarthy distracts Hardman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Hardman blocks nicely.
McCarthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Hardman controlling him for the moment.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but Hardman is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardman trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice cross by McCarthy.
Hardman tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardman throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCarthy misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
Hardman tries a body shot but McCarthy blocks it.
Hardman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy blocks a leg kick.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardman throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to move into range but Hardman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy avoids the body shot from Hardman.
Hardman swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardman. That snapped McCarthy's head back.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
McCarthy lands the left hand.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Hardman throws a hook but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCarthy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by McCarthy as he connects with a hook.
McCarthy clinches up with Hardman and pushes him back against the cage.
McCarthy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
Hardman lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a jab.
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarthy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good exchange - Hardman coming out on top.
Hardman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Hardman misses with a double jab
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hardman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Hardman is defending the position.
McCarthy content to control rather than advance.
McCarthy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dillon Hardman.
I think McCarthy 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jones (ranked 1772 p4p, 2100 weight class) and Well Rounded (ranked 256 p4p, 301 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Granite chin |
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Well Rounded!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rounded connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Kevin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rounded smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rounded missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rounded throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rounded tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rounded manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rounded lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rounded.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rounded.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Rounded's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones 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.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rounded swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up in Rounded's guard and throws a big left but Rounded blocks it.
Rounded has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Our spies down at at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform us that Rounded has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rounded wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Rounded keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Rounded looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rounded won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rounded wants to get back to full guard.
Rounded moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rounded keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Rounded is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Rounded looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rounded works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rounded wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Rounded not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rounded is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rounded is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jones is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rounded's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rounded struggling a bit here.
Jones wants to control but Rounded is keeping him busy.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rounded throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Rounded swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rounded doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones wants to sweep here but Rounded controlling him for the moment.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rounded must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rounded trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rounded moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rounded moves away.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones defending well as Rounded loads up on a big left hand.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rounded can do to turn this around?
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rounded.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rounded follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well Rounded seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rounded throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rounded tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rounded throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
As Rounded looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Rounded just gets out of the way.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rounded circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a hook but Rounded avoids it easily.
Rounded misses with an uppercut.
Rounded avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well Rounded is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rounded avoids it really well and circles away.
Rounded tries to clinch up.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rounded manages to avoid it.
Rounded throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Rounded throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Nice sprawl there from Rounded as Jones shoots in.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rounded finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Rounded misses with a looping left.
Rounded leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rounded misses with a straight left.
Rounded looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rounded scores with a nice strike.
Rounded missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones tries for a takedown but Rounded sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rounded misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rounded.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones clinches.
Rounded is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Rounded is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Rounded's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rounded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rounded misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Rounded tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Rounded.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rounded wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has hold of one of Rounded's legs. Rounded is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rounded wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rounded swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Kevin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rounded is not content to let Jones control the position.
Rounded tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
Jones not doing much here.
Rounded won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
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.
Jones prevents Rounded from improving his position.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rounded!
Rounded wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Rounded manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rounded taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Rounded tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rounded is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rounded tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Rounded's guard.
Jones trying to control but Rounded is working from the bottom.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rounded sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rounded is looking to improve his position.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rounded is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rounded doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rounded desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones prevents Rounded from improving his position.
Jones winds up and cracks Rounded with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rounded with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rounded trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Rounded is defending well.
Kevin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones stalling.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet.
Rounded is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rounded circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones slips under a jab.
Rounded tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well Rounded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rounded misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rounded missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rounded.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rounded is just out of range.
Rounded scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rounded throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rounded is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rounded will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rounded is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rounded slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rounded being controlled here, momentarily.
Rounded can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jones!
Kevin Jones gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dill Nickle (ranked 1812 p4p, 2637 weight class) and Tahboule Alawi (ranked 103 p4p, 158 weight class). Alawi has chosen The Ruler of Everything as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dill Nickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tahboule Alawi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alawi has his takedown stuffed
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle closes the distance and pushes Alawi back into the cage.
Nickle throws a head punch that misses.
Alawi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nickle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Alawi to the mat. Alawi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Alawi keeps moving.
Alawi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle wants to stand and escape but instead Alawi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickle wants to stand and escape but Alawi is having none of it.
Alawi throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle is adopting a defensive guard.
Alawi preventing the sweep.
Nickle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickle keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi postures up.
Nickle wants to sweep but no luck.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickle is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickle kicks Alawi off and gets to his feet.
A jab from Nickle finds it's way through Alawi's defenses.
Dill Nickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alawi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nickle throws a jab when Alawi was well out of range.
Alawi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alawi somewhat.
Dill Nickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alawi wants to clinch
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle lands a nice hook to Alawi's body. Alawi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alawi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alawi walks into a jab.
Nickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Nickle - just one landing.
Alawi shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickle tries to sprawl out of it but Alawi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alawi with the counter takedown but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alawi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickle scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle drives through and clinches with Alawi against the cage.
Nickle is trying to trip Alawi. He has hold of a leg but Alawi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alawi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickle defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Alawi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
It looks like Nickle has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nickle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dill Nickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle cracks Alawi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alawi keeps the fight on the outside.
Nickle moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nickle fails to land.
Nickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alawi is trying to keep an underhook but Nickle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Nickle prevents Alawi from improving his position.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alawi can do to turn this around?
Nickle not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nickle there.
Alawi tries to get to full guard but Nickle has control of the leg.
Nickle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alawi.
Alawi trying to control here.
Nickle stalling.
Alawi is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Nickle is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alawi tries to roll over but Nickle keeps him under control.
Nickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nickle seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Alawi actively working from the bottom here.
Nickle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nickle misses with a wild body shot.
Alawi feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alawi.
Alawi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Alawi darts in and clinches Nickle up against the cage.
Nickle manages to pull guard.
Alawi works over Nickle with some ground and pound from guard.
Alawi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Alawi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alawi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alawi working away.
Nickle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nickle tries to improve position but can't.
Nickle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickle wants to get back to full guard.
Dill Nickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alawi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nickle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickle is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dill Nickle dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Nickle misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nickle.
Nickle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alawi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nickle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nickle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alawi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickle but great work by Alawi.
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!
Nickle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alawi advances to mount.
Alawi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nickle tries to hold on but Alawi pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alawi working for a submission but Nickle is keeping him at bay.
Alawi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nickle is looking to escape.
Alawi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Alawi wants to finish this one by submission but Nickle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alawi.
Alawi tries to control but Nickle wriggling away.
Nickle is trying to stand up.
Nickle regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickle sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickle is trying to stand up here but Alawi is controlling him well.
Alawi is pressing down on Nickle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickle is holding on for now.
Nickle is looking to control Alawi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickle avoid being mounted?
Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
Alawi lands with a punch from half guard.
Alawi slips a nice elbow through Nickle's hands, connecting with Nickle's forehead.
Nickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Alawi thows a huge punch but Nickle dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickle is trying to stand up here but Alawi is controlling him well.
Nickle is looking for a sweep. Alawi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickle is working hard here to advance position.
Nickle is trying to maintain the position but Alawi is very close to passing his half guard.
Alawi wants to control but Nickle is keeping him busy.
Alawi is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickle moves into full guard.
Nickle wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alawi manages to pass to side control.
Tahboule Alawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle tries to kick Alawi off but Alawi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickle tries to kick Alawi off but Alawi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nickle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nickle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alawi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nickle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tahboule Alawi.
Well Nickle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
Our winner, Dill Nickle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Weiss (ranked 1350 p4p, 1979 weight class) and Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 185 p4p, 265 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moshe Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xanthopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weiss is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice forearm strike.
Xanthopoulos scores with punches from side control.
Xanthopoulos working away.
Xanthopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xanthopoulos is working Weiss over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weiss tries to improve position but can't.
Weiss wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss is looking to reverse the position.
Weiss takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weiss tries to buck Xanthopoulos off but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos lands an elbow.
Weiss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xanthopoulos off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss is trying to stick to Xanthopoulos's back but Xanthopoulos is turning into Weiss. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Weiss's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is in close to Weiss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Weiss.
Weiss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xanthopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weiss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xanthopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos distracts Weiss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xanthopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weiss's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss has momentary wrist control but Xanthopoulos slips an elbow through the middle.
Weiss working for a triangle but Xanthopoulos defends it easily.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Weiss wants to sweep here but Xanthopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Xanthopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Xanthopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weiss's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Weiss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xanthopoulos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weiss's head.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss controls Xanthopoulos momentarily but Xanthopoulos frees himself.
Xanthopoulos is in close to Weiss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weiss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weiss working for a triangle but Xanthopoulos defends it easily.
My spies in Deep waters inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xanthopoulos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weiss loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but Weiss avoids it well.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xanthopoulos dips to his left and cracks Weiss with an uppercut!
Weiss ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xanthopoulos throws the left hand but Weiss avoids the punch easily.
Xanthopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weiss to score with a decent uppercut.
Xanthopoulos gets caught flat footed, as Weiss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Xanthopoulos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Weiss is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weiss lands a left hand.
It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Xanthopoulos tries to score a body lock takedown but Weiss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Xanthopoulos breaks the clinch.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xanthopoulos won't be happy with that.
Xanthopoulos sneaks out the side door and pushes Weiss away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiss.
Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Xanthopoulos is quick to defend against it.
Weiss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xanthopoulos on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weiss lands a right hook to the body.
Weiss cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weiss cracks Xanthopoulos with a good jab.
Weiss lands a nice looking body shot.
Weiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weiss sprawls well. Weiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Weiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xanthopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weiss connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Xanthopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Weiss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xanthopoulos's half guard.
Xanthopoulos tries to roll over but Weiss keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand.
Xanthopoulos is trying to get back to full guard.
Weiss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xanthopoulos is just riding it out for now. Weiss eventually gives up the hold.
Xanthopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Weiss is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Weiss 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.
Weiss wants to free his trapped foot but Xanthopoulos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xanthopoulos is not content to let Weiss control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Weiss is keeping busy.
That's four 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.
Weiss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xanthopoulos keeps working.
Xanthopoulos is doing well to control the position and prevent Weiss from advancing to side control.
Xanthopoulos moves into full guard.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand but Weiss is controlling the position.
Weiss is pushing down on Xanthopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xanthopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Weiss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weiss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xanthopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xanthopoulos trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Weiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Weiss shoots in and bounces Xanthopoulos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xanthopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weiss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss wants to pass the guard but Xanthopoulos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiss is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xanthopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiss is one step ahead there.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Xanthopoulos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos looks to throw the jab but Weiss is out of range.
Xanthopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into Weiss's guard.
Weiss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand up but Weiss is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weiss's guard.
Weiss is trying to keep Xanthopoulos in close.
Xanthopoulos works over Weiss with some ground and pound from guard.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Weiss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Weiss trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos stands up over Weiss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weiss has his foot on Xanthopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xanthopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Weiss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xanthopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weiss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Weiss taking some punishment here, with Xanthopoulos in his half guard.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xanthopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weiss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weiss is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulos sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xanthopoulos 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Our winner, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 1303 p4p, 1823 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 196 p4p, 261 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Demirci takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Demirci connects with a jab.
Demirci connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A nice side step and Gracie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
A punch lands to the side of Demirci 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Demirci lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demirci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Demirci misses.
Demirci is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Demirci with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Demirci controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has his hands on Demirci's head, controlling the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demirci might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie has an active guard here but Demirci has managed to pass into half guard.
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.
Demirci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four 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.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demirci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Demirci trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the position.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Demirci misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Demirci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demirci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Demirci showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Demirci seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Demirci is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Demirci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demirci wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let Demirci control the position.
Demirci slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Demirci sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demirci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demirci swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demirci throws out the jab.
Gracie punishes Demirci's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Demirci throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a body punch but Demirci moves out of range.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demirci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Demirci's body. Demirci takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Demirci looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Demirci tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Demirci defends it easily.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Demirci stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Demirci!
Demirci trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Demirci tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirci tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Demirci's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Demirci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omer Demirci dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Demirci bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Demirci advances to mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Demirci trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci 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.
Omer Demirci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie won't allow Demirci to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Demirci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Demirci controlling the action here.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Demirci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Demirci defends easily.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demirci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omer Demirci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Demirci, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omer Demirci!
During a confident post fight interview, Omer Demirci thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 1535 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Felix Suarez (ranked 209 p4p, 164 weight class). Suarez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mexican Sun. Felix Suarez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Madkhao Sitsongrit's chin.
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166
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Suarez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit.
Felix Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suarez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Suarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suarez on the ground.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Suarez is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to sweep but instead, Suarez has passed into half guard.
Sitsongrit is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard.
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Suarez prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suarez in particular looking to stall.
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Well, if Suarez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Suarez wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sitsongrit defends it well.
Suarez stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Suarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Suarez prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Suarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suarez scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Suarez moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Suarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suarez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Suarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sitsongrit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suarez's guard! Nice work there by Sitsongrit!
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!
Suarez working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Suarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suarez misses with a straight right.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suarez.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez misses the shot to the body.
Suarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away.
Suarez blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Suarez's legs.
Suarez shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Suarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Madkhao Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Madkhao Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Suarez.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Suarez shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suarez just manages to avoid it.
Suarez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suarez! But no joy.
Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Suarez ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suarez tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Suarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sitsongrit won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Suarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Suarez tries to advance to mount but Sitsongrit denies him.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Felix Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez controlling the position.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sitsongrit stops Suarez from passing to mount.
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez taking a breather here.
Sitsongrit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Suarez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Suarez tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Suarez is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
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.
Suarez tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Suarez uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to stand up but can't free himself from Suarez's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Some bone on bone action there as Suarez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Suarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Suarez in a clinch.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suarez is defending well for now.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suarez is defending well for now.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez misses with a punch to the body.
Suarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suarez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Suarez trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard but Suarez has mounted him!
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Suarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Suarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Suarez forces the positional change into back control.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sitsongrit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Suarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Suarez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit trying to get back to his feet but Suarez is in full control for now.
Suarez controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Suarez.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Suarez controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Suarez won't let him.
Suarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Sitsongrit pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Suarez's arms.
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Suarez tightening his grip on Sitsongrit, looking for the choke.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Suarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Felix Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suarez looking for the choke from the back.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but Suarez has full control of the position and if anything, Sitsongrit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sitsongrit fending off the submission attempt from Suarez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Titus (ranked 586 p4p, 471 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 88 p4p, 74 weight class). Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music. Hrvoje Palmotic told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titus digs a good hook to Palmotic's body.
Palmotic lands a really nice looking cross but Titus seems unphased.
Palmotic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Titus.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Titus thuds his right hand into Palmotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Titus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmotic momentarily.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Titus misses with a looping left.
Palmotic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titus was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.
Titus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Palmotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titus.
Palmotic misses with an uppercut. Titus saw that one coming.
Palmotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Titus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmotic manages to avoid it.
Titus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic misses with a looping right.
Titus staying out of range there.
Palmotic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus misses with a hook. Palmotic ducked under it nicely.
Palmotic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Titus misses with an uppercut. Palmotic saw that one coming.
Palmotic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Palmotic blocks a jab.
Hrvoje Palmotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Palmotic throws an overhand right that lands on Titus's shoulder, as Titus tries to avoid the shot.
Titus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Palmotic!
Titus throwing strikes but Palmotic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Titus is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palmotic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palmotic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Titus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Titus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palmotic preventing the sweep.
Palmotic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Titus trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Palmotic trying to control but Titus is working from the bottom.
Titus seems keen to control Palmotic's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Palmotic lands with a nice body punch.
Titus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palmotic momentarily.
Palmotic throws a wild body kick that Titus sees coming a mile off.
Palmotic throws a head kick that half lands.
Titus moves away from the strike by Palmotic.
Titus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hrvoje Palmotic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Palmotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titus fails to land the takedown.
Palmotic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Palmotic.
Titus gets a takedown into half guard.
Titus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmotic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titus is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmotic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Titus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titus moves nicely into side control.
Titus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Palmotic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Palmotic can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus working the head with strikes.
Palmotic is not content to let Titus control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Titus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus is looking to take a break and control but Palmotic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Titus has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Palmotic!
Palmotic is bucking up trying to escape but Titus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Titus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Titus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Palmotic looks a forlorn figure.
Titus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Titus landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Titus.
Palmotic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Titus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Titus cracks Palmotic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Titus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Titus throws some wild stikes that Palmotic manages to avoid easily.
Titus looking to control but Palmotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Titus misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titus lands a big shot there that rocks Palmotic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Titus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Titus in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Titus breaks from Palmotic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Titus looking to finish Palmotic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Palmotic!
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!
Titus tries to control but Palmotic wriggling away.
Titus with the ground and pound from mount.
Palmotic wants to hold on but Titus pushes him away.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Titus! Palmotic is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeke Titus!
A victorious Zeke Titus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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