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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yin Mao (ranked 6153 p4p, 6048 weight class) and Carlos Santana Garcia (ranked 378 p4p, 375 weight class). Garcia has chosen Mexican Americans as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yin Mao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Santana Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Mao is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mao misses with a body shot.
Garcia is looking for the big counter here.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Mao looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Garcia tries to clinch but Mao moves out of range.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia rushes Mao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mao breaks the clinch.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
Carlos Santana Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia checks a low kick from Mao.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garcia is able to avoid easily.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Carlos Santana Garcia has been cut.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia wants to clinch but Mao slips to the side
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Mao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mao counters with a solid body kick.
Garcia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcia scrambles back to his feet.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Mao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia darts in and clinches Mao up against the cage.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao misses with the head strike.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Mao is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Mao has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Mao tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Mao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mao lands a leg kick that knocks Garcia off balance momentarily.
Garcia throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Garcia throws a jab when Mao was well out of range.
We've been told by Mao's head coaches at Temple of Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mao.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mao moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mao. Mao obviously looking to wear him down.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia tries to clinch
and Mao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mao misses the target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Mao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Mao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mao.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao slips a straight right by Garcia.
Mao tried to counter with a leg kick but Garcia avoided it.
Mao throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Mao moved out of range nicely.
Mao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Mao backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mao swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mao swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mao.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Mao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Mao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Mao staying out of range there.
Mao looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Mao counter with a right hand.
Mao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santana Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mao misses its intended target.
Mao connects with a leg kick.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mao blocking some punches.
Mao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Mao's head.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mao lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Mao.
Garcia wants to break free but Mao has control.
Mao jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Mao around his waist. Mao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Mao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia wants to get back to striking at distance but Mao won't allow it.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Mao keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mao prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
Mao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao taking a breather.
Mao has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mao.
Garcia is looking to break free of the clinch but Mao has double underhooks.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Mao blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mao blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mao.
Mao breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Mao.
Yin Mao is winning the standup battle so far.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao throws a body kick that misses.
Mao throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch
and Mao counters with a nice uppercut.
Mao moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Mao circles away.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Mao circles away.
Mao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mao has time to react.
Mao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick there by Mao.
Mao misses with a body shot.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Mao circles away and keeps his distance.
A good leg kick by Mao.
Mao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Carlos Santana Garcia's cut even more.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carlos Santana Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Mao.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mao misses with a wild body shot.
As Mao backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Mao manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mao moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
As Garcia looks to move away, Mao throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mao - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mao. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Mao finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Garcia's knee momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mao. Garcia shrugs it off though.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
Garcia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mao.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao misses with a low kick as Garcia jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Mao there.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mao throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mao. That snapped Garcia's head back.
Mao throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Mao's shoulder, as Mao tries to avoid the shot.
Mao misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Mao moves out of range.
Garcia moves into range and clinches up with Mao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mao.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Mao.
Mao misses with a punch to the body.
Mao misses with some punches.
Mao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia is trying to push Mao away but Mao has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Mao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Santana Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big right from Mao misses.
Garcia is looking to clinch but Mao is avoiding it.
Mao keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Mao pushes him off.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mao is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Mao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mao drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Mao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to break free but Mao has control.
Mao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mao has his feet on Garcia's thighs here. He's pushed Garcia off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Garcia screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yin Mao!
Yin Mao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blades (ranked 6289 p4p, 5460 weight class) and Ronaldo Perez (ranked 476 p4p, 456 weight class). Pablo Blades has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
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, Ronaldo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez misses with a hook. Blades ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blades lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Blades rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blades gets through Perez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Blades.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blades lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Blades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blades.
Blades lands a hook to the side of the 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!
Blades lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perez tries to break the clinch but Blades is controlling the position.
Blades lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Blades pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blades lands a right hand.
Perez looks winded!
Blades lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blades.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blades lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
 Perez is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blades.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Blades finish him?
Blades works on Perez's body with a couple of short punches.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Blades lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blades pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.
Blades softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blades.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blades working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Blades drops Perez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Perez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Still in the clinch, Blades scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blades creates a bit of distance for himself, with Perez pressed up against the cage and cracks Perez with a massive uppercut! Perez goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Blades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Blades!
An out of breath Pablo Blades 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Braxton (ranked 5137 p4p, 5990 weight class) and Patrick Nielson (ranked 470 p4p, 497 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Danny Braxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Nielson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielson shoots in looking for a takedown. Braxton tries to sprawl out of it but Nielson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Braxton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Braxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nielson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nielson scores with a jab. Braxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Braxton throws a hook to the side of Nielson's head but Nielson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braxton connects with a leg kick.
Nielson thows a leg kick but Braxton checks it
and Braxton counters with a straight right hand.
Nielson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Braxton counters with a nice body shot.
Braxton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Braxton!
The fighters circling - Braxton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nielson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Braxton scores with a punch to the head.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Braxton throws a leg kick which misses Nielson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nielson tries to avoid it.
Nielson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Braxton lands a head kick!
Braxton lands a head shot.
Braxton drives through and clinches with Nielson against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielson misses with the head strike.
Nielson tries to work over Braxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braxton blocking some punches.
Nielson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Braxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson tries to pull guard but Braxton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Braxton lands a left hand.
A short left from Nielson.
Nielson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braxton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nielson tries to throw a body punch but Braxton avoids it by throwing Nielson back against the cage.
Braxton pushes Nielson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braxton lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braxton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braxton tries to throw a body punch but Nielson avoids it by throwing Braxton back against the cage.
Braxton tries to work over Nielson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Braxton.
Braxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braxton can't find room to land a body shot as Nielson controls the action.
Nielson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braxton.
Braxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braxton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielson struggles to land a body shot inside as Braxton controls his hands.
Braxton is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braxton lands a nice uppercut.
Nielson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Braxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielson is keeping the position for now.
Braxton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nielson working for a triangle but Braxton defends it easily.
Braxton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Braxton uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Braxton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Braxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nielson throws a big shot that misses.
Braxton misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Nielson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nielson.
Nielson throws out a leg kick but Braxton moves out of range and Nielson only half commits.
Nielson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Braxton.
Nielson throws a looping overhand right but Braxton ducks down to avoid it.
Braxton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nielson.
Braxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Braxton throws a front kick that sends Nielson stumbling back into the cage.
Braxton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton is looking to chop away at Nielson's legs.
Some wild striking there from Nielson.
Braxton looks to score with a jab to the body but Nielson is just out of range.
Nielson avoids the body shot from Braxton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton looks to throw the jab but Nielson is out of range.
Braxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Braxton cracks Nielson with a good jab.
Nielson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nielson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nielson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nielson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Braxton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nielson counters with a left to the body.
Braxton lands with a kick to the temple. Nielson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nielson throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Braxton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Braxton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braxton cracks a nice hook into Nielson's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielson looks to score with a jab to the body but Braxton is just out of range.
Braxton throws a body punch but Nielson moves out of range.
Braxton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nielson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Braxton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielson can do to turn this around?
Braxton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nielson blocks a jab.
Braxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Braxton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nielson prevents a body shot from Braxton.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Braxton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danny Braxton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Braxton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielson's elbow.
Nielson lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Braxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braxton working aggressively here.
Nielson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielson lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Braxton.
Nielson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Braxton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Braxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nielson lands a right hand.
Nielson digs a right hand underneath Braxton's ribcage. Braxton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielson digs a right hand into Braxton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Braxton's gas tank.
Braxton can't find room to land a body shot as Nielson controls the action.
Braxton tries a body shot but Nielson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson misses with an elbow strike.
Nielson throws a head punch that misses.
Braxton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Braxton avoiding damage as Nielson throws knees to the body.
Come on Nielson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Nielson fails to land.
Braxton throws an elbow that misses.
Nielson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braxton checks a low kick from Nielson.
Braxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielson was well out of range. Poor timing from Braxton.
Braxton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Braxton dominated that second round.
That's time! Braxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nielson checks the leg kick.
Braxton misses with a straight left.
Braxton closes the distance and pushes Nielson back into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braxton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nielson's brow.
Nielson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Braxton can't fight it off and eventually Nielson manages to take the fight to the floor. Braxton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Braxton has his feet on Nielson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nielson moves out of range as Braxton throws a body kick.
Braxton throws out a loose jab but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Braxton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Nielson misses
and Braxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nielson checks a low kick from Braxton.
Braxton is looking to slow Nielson down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braxton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nielson misses with a wild body shot.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Braxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Nielson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Braxton.
Nielson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Braxton throws out the jab.
Braxton connects with a body shot that sends Nielson's belly button to the back.
Braxton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A good leg kick by Nielson.
Nielson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nielson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nielson throws a right and a left that Braxton avoids nicely.
Braxton throws a series of punches but Nielson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braxton scores with a body shot.
Nielson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Braxton shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nielson eats them both and turns towards Braxton to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nielson throws a body shot but no joy.
Braxton feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nielson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Braxton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nielson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Braxton takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses.
Braxton tries to clinch but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson defending well as Braxton loads up on a big left hand.
Nielson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nielson throws a right hand that misses
and Braxton counters with a left and a right that stings Nielson.
Nielson takes a swing at Braxton's ribcage but misses.
Patrick Nielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nielson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Braxton.
Nielson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braxton throwing a counter right hand but Nielson manages to avoid it.
Braxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielson was well out of range. Poor timing from Braxton.
Nielson throws out a counter right but Braxton avoids it with no problem.
Braxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Braxton throws a good cross that connects.
Nielson throws a front kick aimed at Braxton's knee but Braxton avoids it well.
Nielson motions for Braxton to come forward. Nielson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Braxton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Braxton is looking to chop away at Nielson's legs.
Nielson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Braxton tries a head kick but it misses.
Braxton misses with a leg kick.
Nielson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Braxton dodges the punch combination from Nielson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Braxton.
Danny Braxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Braxton feints and then cracks Nielson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nielson down.
A jab lands there for Braxton.
Braxton throws a jab when Nielson was well out of range.
Braxton lands a right hook to the body.
Braxton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nielson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Braxton works the jab nicely.
Braxton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nielson is out of range and Braxton settles back down.
Braxton throws a sloppy head kick and Nielson moves out of range easily.
Nielson misses with a hook
and Braxton counters with a nice body shot.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Nielson.
Danny Braxton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Braxton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Braxton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Braxton 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Braxton!
In defeat, Patrick Nielson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Braxton is a tough opponent, we've trained together in the past and I knew what I was in for. I'll do better next time, and get off this losing streak'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Wolford (ranked 5030 p4p, 5212 weight class) and Tyler Veal (ranked 499 p4p, 506 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Wolford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Veal!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veal looks to land a combination. Wolford sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Rodney Wolford has been cut.
Wolford swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veal counter with a right hand.
Veal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolford throws out the jab.
Veal takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Veal. That snapped Wolford's head back.
Veal moves away from the strike by Wolford.
Wolford misses the jab.
Veal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolford at a distance.
Veal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolford moves away.
Wolford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veal punishes Wolford's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Veal.
Veal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolford throws a body punch but Veal moves out of range.
Wolford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veal.
Wolford lunges at Veal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veal's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veal.
Veal takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Veal finds it's target.
Veal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veal cracks Wolford with an open hand slap.
Wolford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wolford trying to control the action but Veal is working from the bottom.
Wolford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Veal on the ground.
Wolford thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wolford is nestled in close to Veal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolford stops Veal from getting back to his feet.
Wolford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veal keeps working.
Wolford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veal taking some punishment here, with Wolford in his half guard.
Wolford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolford drops an elbow to the side of Veal's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolford not doing much here.
Veal looking for submissions off his back.
Veal taking some punishment here, with Wolford in his half guard.
Wolford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wolford 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.
Wolford is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wolford trying to control the action but Veal is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Veal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolford.
Wolford looking to sit in guard and control but Veal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Veal throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolford has his hands on Veal's head, controlling the position.
Veal postures up in Wolford's guard and throws a big left but Wolford blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Veal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wolford'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.
Nice shot lands for Veal.
Veal lands with a straight right. Wolford didn't see that one coming.
Wolford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veal can pounce on him.
Wolford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolford.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wolford checks a leg kick.
Wolford throwing a counter right hand but Veal manages to avoid it.
Veal misses the shot to the body.
Wolford attempts a counter takedown but Veal avoids it well and moves away.
Veal tests Wolford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Veal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Veal catches Wolford right on the button with a cross.
Wolford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veal manages to avoid it.
Wolford throws a body shot but no joy.
Veal avoids the body shot from Wolford.
Wolford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veal wants to counter the offense by Wolford and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Veal. Beautiful body shot.
Veal misses with a leg kick
and Wolford counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wolford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wolford is now in half guard.
Wolford prevents Veal from improving his position.
Wolford working Veal over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wolford lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Veal.
Wolford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolford preventing the sweep.
Wolford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wolford trying to control but Veal is working from the bottom.
Veal working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolford postures up.
Veal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolford defends it easily.
Rodney Wolford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Veal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolford controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Veal cracks Wolford with a good jab.
Veal misses with a low kick.
Wolford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyler Veal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolford scores with a nice strike.
Wolford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolford throws out the jab.
Wolford misses with a right hand
and Veal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler Veal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veal takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolford swings wildly with an uppercut but Veal uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Veal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wolford's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Veal keeps the fight on the outside.
Veal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolford.
Wolford walks into a jab.
Wolford swings for the body but Veal moves out of range.
Wolford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Veal tries to clinch but Wolford moves out of range.
Veal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolford was well out of range. Poor timing from Veal.
Veal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolford scores with a jab to the body.
Veal throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wolford misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veal feints and then cracks Wolford's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wolford down.
A left lands for Veal.
Veal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wolford doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veal manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veal tries to improve position but can't.
Wolford working away.
Wolford controlling the position.
Wolford landing strikes.
Wolford taking a breather here.
Wolford cracks Veal with a big elbow.
Wolford working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Veal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Veal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wolford working the head with strikes.
Veal is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolford cracks Veal with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veal gets back to half guard.
Wolford lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolford stalling.
Veal has hold of Wolford's hands but Wolford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wolford is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Veal wants to control but Wolford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolford in particular looking to stall.
Veal looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodney Wolford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Veal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolford landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Wolford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veal 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Veal!
Rodney Wolford spoke after the fight, saying 'I just didn't see that coming. Veal sure is an athlete and a great fighter, props man.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kilgore (ranked 5049 p4p, 5019 weight class) and Darnell Majesty (ranked 518 p4p, 516 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Majesty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kilgore.
Good exchange - Majesty coming out on top.
Kilgore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Majesty's head.
It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Majesty manages to avoid it.
Majesty loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Majesty misses with a low kick.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilgore misses with a right hand
and Majesty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Majesty connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore throws a leg kick which misses Majesty's front leg but catches the back leg as Majesty tries to avoid it.
Majesty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Majesty.
Kilgore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Majesty counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Majesty.
Kilgore throws a combination. Majesty tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kilgore thumps Majesty with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Majesty. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Kilgore.
Majesty throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore tries to work over Majesty's front leg with a kick but Majesty checks it.
Majesty throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore lands a leg kick that knocks Majesty off balance momentarily.
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!
Majesty lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilgore off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majesty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilgore moves away.
Kilgore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Majesty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Majesty's head.
Majesty throws a good cross that connects.
Kilgore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majesty.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Kilgore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majesty doesn't seem phased though.
Majesty misses with a hook. Kilgore ducked under it nicely.
Majesty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilgore counters with a nice leg kick.
Majesty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majesty throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Majesty's sensitive parts.
Majesty is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kilgore had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Majesty slips a jab and a cross from Kilgore.
Kilgore has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilgore there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majesty misses with a hook.
Majesty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Majesty to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Majesty moves out of range easily.
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Majesty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
That has opened up Darnell Majesty's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majesty throws a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
Kilgore half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Kilgore misses with a wild body shot.
Majesty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Majesty misses with a low kick.
Kilgore appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Majesty misses with a lunging right hand
and Kilgore counters with a solid body kick.
Kilgore throws a hook but Majesty blocks it.
Majesty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Kilgore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty'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.
Kilgore cracks Majesty with a good jab.
Kilgore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Majesty.
Kilgore is looking to counter punch.
Majesty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It appears Kilgore was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kilgore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Majesty defending well as Kilgore loads up on a big left hand.
Majesty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kilgore.
Majesty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kilgore counters with an outside leg kick.
Majesty just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Majesty might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kilgore has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to score with a low kick but Majesty moves his leg out of the way.
Majesty misses with a wild body shot.
Majesty misses with a head kick.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Majesty manages to avoid it.
Kilgore lands a big head kick that sends Majesty tumbling to the mat! Kilgore takes a step backwards and waves Majesty back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Majesty is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majesty. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majesty is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilgore finish him?
A head kick by Kilgore - that's a beauty! Majesty is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kilgore can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kilgore!
In his post fight interview, Jeremy Kilgore started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Darnell Majesty was interviewed post fight and said 'I failed myself, what an opponent.. Best of luck to ya Kilgore. I want a chance at you in the future, you got that?!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexev Savinov (ranked 5873 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Timothy Combs (ranked 501 p4p, 306 weight class). Alexev Savinov 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timothy Combs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savinov scores with a leg kick.
Savinov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Combs shoots in for a takedown but Savinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Combs is just out of range.
Combs connects with a single shot there.
Savinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Combs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savinov.
Combs drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Combs postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Combs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savinov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savinov pulls Combs in close to prevent any damage.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Savinov managing to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Savinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Combs was well out of range. Poor timing from Savinov.
Combs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Savinov scores with a punch to the head.
Savinov closes the distance and pushes Combs back into the cage.
Savinov lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savinov misses with an elbow over the top.
Savinov blocking some punches.
Savinov can't find room to land a body shot as Combs controls the action.
Savinov prevents the takedown attempt.
Combs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savinov tries to work over Combs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savinov cracks Combs with a nice body shot.
Savinov blocks an uppercut.
Savinov blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Savinov.
It looks like Timothy Combs has been cut.
Combs takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Savinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savinov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Savinov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savinov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Combs's defenses.
Combs is rocked!
Savinov lands with a right to the head.
Combs is still on wobbly legs! Can Savinov finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Combs with a big uppercut! Combs tries to clinch up but Savinov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Combs to the mat! Combs covers up and Savinov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexev Savinov!
A very excited looking Alexev Savinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Timothy Combs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, Savinov got Lucky! Next time i'll crush you, ya hear me?!? *(Bangs chest and makes animal noises)'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crispin Archibald (ranked 3613 p4p, 3883 weight class) and Yoshi Ishikari (ranked 391 p4p, 413 weight class). Ishikari has chosen 運命 - Destiny as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crispin Archibald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Ishikari!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Archibald misses its target.
Archibald stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishikari. Ishikari gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishikari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archibald defends it nicely.
Archibald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ishikari just manages to avoid it.
Ishikari tries for a takedown but Archibald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Archibald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crispin Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Ishikari.
Archibald is looking to clinch but Ishikari is avoiding it.
Ishikari fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ishikari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishikari fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishikari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Archibald.
Archibald tries to close the distance and clinch but Ishikari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishikari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archibald feinted with a counter takedown.
Ishikari fails to land the takedown.
Archibald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archibald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishikari.
Ishikari looks winded!
Ishikari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archibald pushes Ishikari back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ishikari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archibald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Archibald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald misses with a body punch.
Archibald stalls.
Archibald tries a body shot but Ishikari blocks it.
Archibald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ishikari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archibald just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ishikari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archibald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archibald digs a right hand into Ishikari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishikari's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archibald.
A short body shot lands from Archibald as the two fighters clinch.
Archibald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Archibald works on Ishikari's body with a couple of short punches.
Archibald taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archibald taking a breather.
Archibald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archibald pulls guard successfully.
Archibald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishikari's guard.
Archibald wants to control from the top but Ishikari keeps moving.
Archibald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archibald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Archibald trying to control but Ishikari is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archibald looking to pass the guard.
Archibald throwing strikes from guard but Ishikari blocks nicely.
Archibald wants to pass the guard but Ishikari is keeping the position.
Archibald trying to control but Ishikari is working from the bottom.
Archibald is pushing down on Ishikari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ishikari is fighting to maintain full guard but Archibald has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archibald wants to control but Ishikari is keeping him busy.
Archibald slips a nice elbow through Ishikari's hands, connecting with Ishikari's forehead.
Archibald trying to pass the guard but Ishikari defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crispin Archibald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ishikari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Archibald has managed to clinch.
Archibald can't find room to land a body shot as Ishikari controls the action.
Archibald leaning his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archibald struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishikari controls his hands.
Archibald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archibald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archibald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishikaris head.
Archibald is pushing Ishikari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Archibald can't find room to land a body shot as Ishikari controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Archibald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archibald avoiding damage.
Archibald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishikari can do to turn this around?
Archibald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archibald wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishikari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crispin Archibald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archibald scores with a shot to the side of Ishikari's head.
Ishikari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Archibald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archibald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Archibald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archibald closes the distance and clinches.
Archibald stalling in the clinch but Ishikari improves position.
Archibald works on Ishikari's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald tightens his grip and picks Ishikari up, before dumping him to the ground. Ishikari manages to land in guard.
Ishikari is breathing heavily.
Archibald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archibald wants to pass the guard but Ishikari is keeping the position.
Archibald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ishikari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archibald stays in close to Ishikari's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archibald throwing strikes from guard but Ishikari blocks nicely.
Archibald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishikari is retaining full guard.
Archibald passes Ishikari's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Archibald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archibald trying to mount his opponent but Ishikari defends it.
Archibald seems to be looking for submissions.
Ishikari trying to control but Archibald postures up.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archibald in particular looking to stall.
Archibald is working for a submission of some sort.
Archibald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ishikari!
Archibald wants to control the pace but Ishikari is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archibald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archibald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ishikari is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crispin Archibald dominated that second round.
That's time! Archibald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ishikari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Archibald tries to clinch there but Ishikari circles away.
Archibald tries to clinch but Ishikari is having none of it.
Ishikari feints the counter takedown.
Archibald tries to clinch but Ishikari is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Archibald blocks the leg kick.
Ishikari tries to close the distance and clinch but Archibald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archibald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishikari throws a sloppy head kick
and Archibald counters with a straight right hand.
Ishikari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Archibald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ishikari.
Ishikari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archibald but Archibald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archibald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ishikari sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archibald moves into the clinch successfully.
Ishikari gets underhooks to prevent Archibald's takedown attempt.
Archibald slowing the pace effectively.
Archibald is pushing Ishikari up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Archibald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archibald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ishikari looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archibald.
Archibald gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ishikari regains guard.
Crispin Archibald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archibald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archibald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ishikari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishikari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archibald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Archibald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ishikari's guard.
Archibald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archibald wants to pass to mount but Ishikari is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikari won't allow Archibald to pass to mount.
Archibald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ishikari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Archibald swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishikari.
Yoshi Ishikari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ishikari moves to clinch but Archibald breaks away
and Archibald counters with a left and a right that stings Ishikari.
Ishikari goes for a double leg but Archibald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archibald continues to drive forward.
Crispin Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Ishikari.
Ishikari gets tackled into the cage by Archibald. Archibald maintains the clinch.
Ishikari drops down looking for an ankle pick but Archibald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Archibald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ishikari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crispin Archibald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Archibald 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crispin Archibald!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunt (ranked 2513 p4p, 6057 weight class) and Zai Zai Cabango (ranked 292 p4p, 473 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zai Zai Cabango!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabango tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cabango ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Cabango.
Cabango lands a high kick!
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabango manages to avoid it.
Hunt checks a low kick from Cabango.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Cabango was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cabango! But no joy.
Cabango throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a hook but Cabango avoids it easily.
Cabango throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Cabango throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
A big left from Cabango misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango misses with a low kick.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Cabango.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Cabango connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunt's hands.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango misses with a right hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Cabango slips under a jab from Hunt.
Cabango staying out of range there.
Cabango connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Cabango shakes it off.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cabango looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cabango throws a series of punches but Hunt moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Cabango.
Cabango takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabango blocks a jab.
Cabango feints a counter leg kick.
Cabango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Cabango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt cracks Cabango with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cabango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tests Cabango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Cabango is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Cabango throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Hunt is rocked!
Cabango weaves into range and cracks Hunt right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Hunt goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cabango is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zai Zai Cabango!
A very excited looking Zai Zai Cabango rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Gaines (ranked 3356 p4p, 3579 weight class) and Levon Charleston (ranked 379 p4p, 389 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Levon Charleston!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaines waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Charleston.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Charleston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gaines misses the body punch
and Charleston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've been told by Gaines's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaines.
Gaines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Gaines connects with a body shot that sends Charleston's belly button to the back.
Gaines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Charleston.
Gaines throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charleston misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Charleston, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Charleston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gaines has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaines there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaines pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Charleston back to the cage. Gaines follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Charleston misses with a hook to the body
and Gaines counters with a right hand to the body.
Charleston moves out of range as Gaines strikes.
Gaines misses with a body punch
and Charleston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Charleston.
Gaines misses with a short punch on the inside.
Charleston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Charleston.
Gaines is working Charleston over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines misses with the head strike.
Charleston tries to work over Gaines's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Gaines.
Charleston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
A short right from Charleston on the inside.
Charleston throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaines.
Gaines digs a right hand underneath Charleston's ribcage. Charleston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Charleston blocking some punches.
Charleston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
Gaines can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Gaines throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charlestons head.
Gaines lands with a right to the head.
Gaines is leaning against Charleston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines can't find room to land a body shot as Charleston controls the action.
Charleston takes a shot to the head.
Gaines lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gaines takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gaines can't break the clinch.
Gaines blocks a body shot from Charleston.
Gaines misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Charleston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gaines tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charleston's elbow.
Gaines misses with some punches.
Gaines lands with a light punch inside.
Charleston struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaines controls his hands.
Gaines is working Charleston over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gaines.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charleston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charleston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaines blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charleston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gainess head.
Gaines stalling against the cage.
Charleston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charleston wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Charleston lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Gaines.
Charleston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Charleston fails to land.
Gaines tries a body shot but Charleston blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Levon Charleston will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gaines lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gaines has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Charleston.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charleston.
Gaines throws a right and a left that Charleston avoids nicely.
Charleston throws a shot to the body.
Charleston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaines counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Charleston on the side of the head.
A jab from Charleston finds it's way through Gaines's defenses.
Gaines throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charleston counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gaines is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Charleston finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Charleston walks into a stiff left hand from Gaines.
Nice defenses there by Charleston.
Charleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaines is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston scores with a shot to the body.
Charleston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Charleston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Charleston.
Charleston throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Charleston thows a body kick. Gaines tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gaines tries to clinch up but Charleston circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaines tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charleston moves forwards but Gaines connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaines misses with a straight right.
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Charleston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Levon Charleston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charleston keeps Gaines at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaines wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gaines misses with a left hand
and Charleston counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Charleston misses.
Charleston scores with a nice body kick.
Charleston slips a jab and a cross from Gaines.
Charleston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaines counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Charleston takes one on the button.
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Gaines smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Charleston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gaines doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charleston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charleston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaines throws a jab when Charleston was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Charleston.
Gaines misses with a looping left.
Charleston fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaines on the side of the head.
Charleston throws a nice head kick!
Gaines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Charleston.
Charleston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaines.
Gaines looks to score with a jab to the body but Charleston is just out of range.
Gaines wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Charleston moves out of range.
Charleston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Charleston.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a nice leg kick.
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charleston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Charleston lands with a slapping head kick.
Gaines ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Gaines displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Charleston throws out the jab.
Gaines jabs Charleston right on the nose. Charleston blinks but takes it well.
Gaines looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levon Charleston 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charleston slips a straight right by Gaines.
Gaines is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Charleston thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charleston manages to avoid it.
Charleston throws a counter combo.
Charleston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charleston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charleston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Gaines down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Gaines down.
Gaines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Gaines on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Charleston counters with a nice kick to the body.
Charleston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charleston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Charleston fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gaines has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaines throws a solid leg kick but Charleston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaines.
Charleston moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaines will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines swings for the body but Charleston moves out of range.
Gaines misses with a wild body shot.
Charleston throws out a counter right but Gaines avoids it with no problem.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaines throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Charleston circles away quickly and effectively.
Gaines tests Charleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charleston misses with an uppercut. Gaines saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charleston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charleston throws an overhand right that lands on Gaines's shoulder, as Gaines tries to avoid the shot.
Charleston digs a good body shot into Gaines's ribs.
Charleston takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaines throws a shot to the body.
Gaines misses with the combination.
Gaines fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaines moves out of range of the body kick.
Gaines misses with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a solid body kick.
Charleston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Charleston throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines swings widly with a right hand
and Charleston counters with a good, hard body kick but Gaines shrugs it off.
Gaines fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Charleston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charleston with the inside leg kick.
Gaines throws the left hand but Charleston avoids the punch easily.
Charleston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.
Jab from Gaines.
Charleston dodges the punch combination from Gaines.
Gaines thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charleston misses with a hook. Gaines ducked under it nicely.
Charleston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gaines misses with a shot to the body
and Charleston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Charleston.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charleston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Charleston scores with a kick to the body.
Gaines looks to land a combination but Charleston avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Charleston.
It looked like Gaines was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charleston.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Charleston. That's going to slow Gaines down.
Charleston throws a jab when Gaines was well out of range.
Gaines swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Charleston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Charleston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dean Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaines jabs at Charleston's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Charleston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Charleston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Charleston!
Levon Charleston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Pauli (ranked 2458 p4p, 5589 weight class) and Luca Brassi (ranked 258 p4p, 492 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Pauli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luca Brassi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Brassi does no damage.
Pauli looks to score with a jab to the body but Brassi is just out of range.
Pauli connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Luca Brassi has been cut.
Pauli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brassi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pauli.
Brassi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pauli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hook to the body lands for Pauli.
Brassi looks winded!
Pauli lands a right hand.
Pauli lands a damaging elbow.
Pauli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Luca Brassi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brassi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pauli drops Brassi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brassi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brassi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauli throws a massive elbow that rocks Brassi's head back - Brassi crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Wolfgang Pauli!
Our winner, Wolfgang Pauli, 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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