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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Biggus Dickus (ranked 3236 p4p, 3614 weight class) and Lav Artic (ranked 405 p4p, 445 weight class). Biggus Dickus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biggus Dickus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lav Artic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Artic digs a good hook to Dickus's body.
Sloppy strikes from Artic. Those never looked like landing.
Dickus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dickus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Artic throws out the jab.
Lav Artic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickus.
Despite the aggression on Artic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Artic clinches up against the cage.
Artic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Artic.
Artic scores with a head kick. Dickus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artic cracks Dickus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dickus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Artic finish him?
 Dickus is rocked!
Dickus is aggressively charging in as Artic backs up avoiding any damage. Artic tosses out a jab and Dickus runs right into it face first! Dickus is out cold! Artic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Dickus's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lav Artic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirair Aghajanyan (ranked 3527 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Bruno Miranda (ranked 455 p4p, 354 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirair Aghajanyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Miranda!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda throws out a loose jab but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan throws a head punch that misses.
Aghajanyan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aghajanyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Miranda is trying to drag Aghajanyan to the mat but Aghajanyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aghajanyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Aghajanyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aghajanyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aghajanyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Aghajanyan is looking to improve his position.
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!
Miranda is looking to take a break and control but Aghajanyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aghajanyan wants to improve his position but Miranda is controlling well.
Miranda wants to free his trapped foot but Aghajanyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aghajanyan wants to get back to his feet.
Aghajanyan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aghajanyan wants to control but Miranda is keeping busy.
Aghajanyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aghajanyan tries to get out of the position.
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.
Aghajanyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miranda.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miranda has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miranda seems to be looking for submissions.
Aghajanyan is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda throwing shots but Aghajanyan is blocking nicely.
Miranda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miranda is trying to control. Aghajanyan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miranda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Aghajanyan's head.
Miranda passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Aghajanyan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aghajanyan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miranda trying to control the position but Aghajanyan is working away.
Miranda tries to move to mount but Aghajanyan blocks the move with his legs.
Aghajanyan is trying to control Miranda's posture but Miranda avoids it.
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.
Miranda wants to control but Aghajanyan is keeping him busy.
Miranda lands a few punches from side control.
Miranda trying to control the action but Aghajanyan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Miranda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miranda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miranda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aghajanyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aghajanyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aghajanyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Miranda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miranda fails to land.
Aghajanyan cracks Miranda with a nice body shot.
Miranda wants a takedown but no success here.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Miranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aghajanyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miranda closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aghajanyan, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Aghajanyan moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Aghajanyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda takes a shot to the head.
Miranda lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aghajanyan has one foot on Miranda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.
Aghajanyan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miranda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Aghajanyan takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan prevents the takedown attempt.
Aghajanyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aghajanyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miranda is working for takedown but Aghajanyan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aghajanyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Aghajanyan misses with a body punch.
Miranda has Aghajanyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aghajanyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aghajanyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aghajanyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirair Aghajanyan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miranda has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aghajanyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aghajanyan connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
Miranda wants to take the fight to the mat but Aghajanyan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan lands a hook that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aghajanyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aghajanyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aghajanyan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aghajanyan is trying to stall.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands with a light punch inside.
Aghajanyan stalling in the clinch but Miranda improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan landing knees to the head.
Aghajanyan misses with a knee strike.
Aghajanyan tries to land knees in the clinch but Miranda avoids the damage to the body.
Miranda prevents a body shot from Aghajanyan.
Miranda pulls Aghajanyan into guard.
Aghajanyan stands and steps away. Miranda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a leg kick but Miranda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dirair Aghajanyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miranda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aghajanyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Aghajanyan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miranda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aghajanyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miranda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aghajanyan wants to clinch.
Miranda flicks out a counter leg kick but Aghajanyan steps away.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but Miranda is having none of it.
Aghajanyan closes the distance and clinches.
Miranda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aghajanyan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aghajanyan tries to throw a body punch but Miranda avoids it by throwing Aghajanyan back against the cage.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirair Aghajanyan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Miranda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miranda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aghajanyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Miranda is looking to slow Aghajanyan down with leg kicks.
Aghajanyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miranda, pushing him back against the cage.
Aghajanyan scores with a knee to the head.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Aghajanyan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aghajanyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miranda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aghajanyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aghajanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Aghajanyan shows good takedown defense.
Aghajanyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Miranda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aghajanyan avoids the body shot from Miranda.
A swing and a miss from Aghajanyan.
Miranda throws a looping overhand right but Aghajanyan ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda goes for a double leg but Aghajanyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aghajanyan continues to drive forward.
Dirair Aghajanyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Miranda.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miranda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miranda swats away the attempt to clinch by Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aghajanyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Aghajanyan tries to clinch up but Miranda circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirair Aghajanyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Miranda misses with a looping left.
Aghajanyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aghajanyan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miranda backwards.
Miranda tries to land knees in the clinch but Aghajanyan avoids the damage to the body.
Aghajanyan breaks from the clinch.
Aghajanyan lands a slapping body shot.
Miranda misses with a hook. Aghajanyan ducked under it nicely.
Miranda misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan lands with a cross.
 Miranda is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aghajanyan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Aghajanyan finish him?
Miranda misses with a body shot.
Miranda seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Miranda.
Aghajanyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Miranda circles away.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Miranda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Miranda moves in looking to clinch but Aghajanyan pushes him off.
Aghajanyan punishes Miranda's body with a nice straight punch.
Aghajanyan looks to land a combination but Miranda avoids it well.
Aghajanyan darts in and clinches Miranda up against the cage.
Aghajanyan tries a knee to the head but Miranda blocks it.
Aghajanyan connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Bruno Miranda's cut even more.
Miranda is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aghajanyan is defending well.
Miranda is looking for a takedown.
Aghajanyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan can't find room to land a body shot as Miranda controls the action.
Miranda tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is pressed up against the cage. Miranda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aghajanyan down to the mat. Aghajanyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aghajanyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miranda was well out of range. Poor timing from Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Aghajanyan moves in close and cracks Miranda with a massive right hand! Miranda, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Aghajanyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirair Aghajanyan!
Dirair Aghajanyan made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lefty Johnson (ranked 3757 p4p, 3316 weight class) and Kenton Tracks (ranked 199 p4p, 181 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Masturbate by Outlaw. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lefty Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenton Tracks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Tracks is trying to break free.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tracks's elbow.
Johnson 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.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tracks has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Tracks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracks.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Tracks wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Tracks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Tracks is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tracks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracks.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Tracks blocks an uppercut.
Tracks wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tracks manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Tracks.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson keeps control of Tracks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tracks.
Tracks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson prevents Tracks from breaking the clinch.
Johnson stalling.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Tracks controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracks has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Tracks is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tracks is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tracks tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Tracks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tracks up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tracks.
Tracks breaks from the clinch.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tracks wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tracks blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tracks manages to break the clinch.
Johnson drops Tracks with a beautiful combination! Tracks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Tracks is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson rushes Tracks and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lefty Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A punch combination from Tracks misses.
Tracks is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Tracks back into the cage.
Johnson lands a big right hand that drops Tracks! The killer instinct kicks in and Johnson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefty Johnson!
Our winner, Lefty Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kob Khun Hongtong (ranked 1758 p4p, 2545 weight class) and Reynaud Brown (ranked 181 p4p, 258 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kob Khun Hongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reynaud Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hongtong counters with a left to the body.
Hongtong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hongtong checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Hongtong counters with a straight right hand.
Hongtong throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Hongtong throws a good cross that connects.
Hongtong drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hongtong is looking for the KO!
Brown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Hongtong finish him?
 It looks like Kob Khun Hongtong has been cut.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Hongtong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hongtong cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brown looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hongtong finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Hongtong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hongtong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hongtong.
Hongtong throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Hongtong counters with a stiff right hand.
Hongtong lands a big right hand that sends Brown crashing to the mat! Hongtong stays standing though and waves Brown back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hongtong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hongtong cracks Brown on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Brown falls backwards against the cage. Hongtong follows up with more strikes that drop Brown to his knees. Hongtong keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Brown! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kob Khun Hongtong!
After winning the bout, Kob Khun Hongtong 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ankle Breaker (ranked 2432 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Ari Katajamaki (ranked 138 p4p, 182 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankle Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Katajamaki working Breaker over with strikes.
Breaker moves into full guard.
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaker looking to control.
Katajamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Breaker blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki cracks Breaker with a solid left hand.
Katajamaki is working Breaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Breaker has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katajamaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katajamaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katajamaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breaker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Katajamaki doesn't defend quickly enough and Breaker has managed to lock this one up! Can Katajamaki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Breaker on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ankle Breaker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sugar Ray Karter (ranked 1702 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Adrian Adamos (ranked 242 p4p, 290 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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sugar Ray Karter !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Adamos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamos darts in and clinches Karter up against the cage.
Karter tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamos avoids the damage to the body.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
Karter missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamos.
Adamos has a couple of punches blocked by Karter .
Adamos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Karter .
Adamos lands with a left to the head.
Karter prevents a body shot from Adamos.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Adamos pushes Karter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter digs a right hand underneath Adamos's ribcage. Adamos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Adamos.
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter lands with an uppercut that bounces Adamos off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamos slips under a jab from Karter .
Adamos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamos drives through and clinches with Karter against the cage.
Karter 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adamos avoids the body shot from Karter .
Adamos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karter is looking to slow Adamos down with leg kicks.
Adamos misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adamos throws an overhand right that lands on Karter 's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Adamos misses with a hook
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Adamos lands a body shot.
Karter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamos blocks a jab.
Adamos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karter 's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karter tries to move into range but Adamos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adamos walks into a jab.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sugar Ray Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamos misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter throws a hook but Adamos avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter scores with a jab.
Adamos ducks under a wild hook from Karter .
Karter misses with a hook. Adamos ducked under it nicely.
Adamos slips a jab and a cross from Karter .
Adamos is looking for the big counter here.
Karter throws a body kick that misses
and Adamos counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamos misses with a body shot
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adamos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adamos scores with a jab to the body.
Adamos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Karter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adamos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karter misses with a looping right.
Adamos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter throws a lazy uppercut
and Adamos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamos.
Adamos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter misses with the body kick
and Adamos counters with a straight right hand.
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 Sugar Ray Karter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adamos tries to clinch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Adamos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Karter as he connects with a hook.
Karter throws a right and a left that Adamos avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Karter .
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Adamos.
Karter throws a push kick but Adamos slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamos pounces like a tiger and cracks Karter with a vicious hook! Karter is down but not out! Adamos follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adrian Adamos!
A victorious Adrian Adamos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Labradoodle (ranked 1546 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Vasil Dankovich (ranked 198 p4p, 150 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Labradoodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasil Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labradoodle has closed the distance and engaged Dankovich in a clinch.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich blocking some punches.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Labradoodle on the inside.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Labradoodle pulls guard successfully.
Dankovich is looking to stand up but Labradoodle won't let him.
Labradoodle looking for a sweep. Not yet Labradoodle, not yet.
Labradoodle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labradoodle continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labradoodle wants to sweep here but Dankovich controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Labradoodle closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Labradoodle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dankovich walks away with a smile on his face. Labradoodle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Labradoodle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dankovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dankovich loads up on a big right hand but Labradoodle slips the punch.
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.
Labradoodle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dankovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Labradoodle has Dankovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Labradoodle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but Dankovich won't allow it.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Labradoodle is breathing heavily.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich digs a right hand into Labradoodle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Labradoodle's gas tank.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
Labradoodle takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich lands a right hand.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labradoodle misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Dankovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body. Labradoodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dankovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Labradoodle closes the distance and pushes Dankovich back into the cage.
Labradoodle blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Labradoodle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
Labradoodle misses with a body punch.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labradoodle blocking some punches.
Dankovich prevents a body shot from Labradoodle.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich wants to stall.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Labradoodle pushes Dankovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dankovich fails to land.
Dankovich is working Labradoodle over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Labradoodle takes a shot to the head.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Labradoodle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Labradoodle blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Labradoodle's head.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Labradoodle tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Labradoodle controls his hands.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Labradoodle.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Vasil Dankovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Labradoodle blocks it.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labradoodle's elbow.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Labradoodle avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Dankovich presses Labradoodle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich works on Labradoodle's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dankovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dankovich pushes Labradoodle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich tries to work over Labradoodle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
Dankovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Labradoodles head.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Labradoodle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labradoodle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Labradoodle avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Labradoodle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Dankovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasil Dankovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dankovich connects with the punch.
Labradoodle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankovich misses the target.
Dankovich throws a front kick that sends Labradoodle stumbling back into the cage.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich is having none of it.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Labradoodle.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich moves away
and Dankovich counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labradoodle tries to clinch up
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Labradoodle's knee momentarily.
Dankovich with a nice cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labradoodle tries to clinch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Labradoodle takes the fight into the clinch.
Labradoodle is leaning against Dankovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Labradoodle is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Labradoodle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
Dankovich lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labradoodle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich cracks Labradoodle with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Labradoodle fails to land.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labradoodle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Labradoodle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich lands a body shot.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich scores with a shot to the side of Labradoodle's head.
Dankovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Labradoodle controls his hands.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Labradoodle controls the action.
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Labradoodle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Labradoodle.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Labradoodle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Labradoodle is trying to pull guard but Dankovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Labradoodle tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Labradoodle back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Labradoodle has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labradoodle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Labradoodle backwards.
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!
Dankovich lands a nice uppercut.
Labradoodle has Dankovich pressed against the cage, preventing Dankovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Labradoodle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dankovich.
Labradoodle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Dankovich.
Labradoodle struggles to land a body shot inside as Dankovich controls his hands.
A short right from Dankovich.
Dankovich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labradoodle blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Labradoodle prevents a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmy Labradoodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dankovich misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labradoodle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Dankovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dankovich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Dankovich!
A relieved looking Vasil Dankovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 358 p4p, 819 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 20 p4p, 44 weight class). Prince McVicker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McVicker.
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McVicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
McBean moves out of range as McVicker strikes.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McVicker lands an overhand right.
McVicker rushes McBean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McBean fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McBean jumps guard but McVicker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
McVicker lands an uppercut.
McBean fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean letting McVicker take a breather here.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McBean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVicker to keep the fight standing.
McBean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McVicker walks away with a smile on his face. McBean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVicker tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVicker to the ground. McVicker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from McVicker misses the target.
McBean fails with a takedown attempt.
McBean looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker is trying to control but can't.
McBean wants to take a breather but McVicker is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.
McBean wants to work for an arm triangle but McVicker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McBean seems to be working for a kimura but McVicker defends the submission attempt.
McBean passes the guard and advances to mount!
McBean seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McVicker is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is looking to improve his position but McBean isn't that keen on the idea.
McBean takes McVicker's back.
McVicker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McBean gets his way!
McBean is looking for the choke from the back position but McVicker is controlling his hands well.
McVicker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McVicker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
McBean patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
McBean keeps control of the position as McVicker tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McVicker is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Adams (ranked 442 p4p, 802 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 63 p4p, 115 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by No Noncesense. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Thomas .
Nice body punch from Thomas .
Thomas clinches.
Thomas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Thomas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thomas can turn it around.
Adams works on Thomas 's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams working aggressively here.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Adams.
Thomas pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Thomas slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas .
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas .
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Callum Adams's cut is getting worse.
Thomas sends Adams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thomas is motioning to the referee to let Adams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Adams is rocked!
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Adams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas lands a lovely overhand right.
Callum Adams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Adams with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas . Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adams finish him?!
Thomas is rocked!
Adams slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jeez, Callum Adams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Callum Adams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derrick Thomas !
Our winner, Derrick Thomas , 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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