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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 3909 p4p, 25235 weight class) and Vyvyan Bastard (ranked 192 p4p, 238 weight class). Jean Francois LaFleur 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vyvyan Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaFleur jabs at Bastard's body.
Bastard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bastard lands with a good body shot.
Bastard drops his hands momentarily and LaFleur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard clobbers LaFleur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard cracks LaFleur with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! LaFleur looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bastard finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from LaFleur.
We've been told by LaFleur's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bastard scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard cracks LaFleur with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFleur.
Bastard slips under a jab.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
Bastard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends LaFleur sprawling to the canvas! LaFleur rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bastard finish him?!
Bastard jabs LaFleur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaFleur is breathing heavily.
LaFleur throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
A big left from LaFleur misses.
LaFleur sets himself, and Bastard steps forward looking for the clinch! LaFleur avoids it this time.
Bastard sends LaFleur crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bastard is motioning to the referee to let LaFleur up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 LaFleur is rocked!
Jean Francois LaFleur's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard pushes LaFleur up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh LaFleur is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses.
LaFleur seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFleur has a couple of punches blocked by Bastard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard swings wildly with an uppercut but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaFleur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFleur misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaFleur.
A right handed body shot lands from Bastard.
A short left from Bastard.
Still in the clinch, Bastard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bastard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bastard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bastard lands a body punch.
Bastard is working LaFleur over against the cage.
Bastard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bastard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jean Francois LaFleur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice left hand lands by Bastard.
LaFleur blocking some punches.
LaFleur misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaFleur misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastard.
Bastard lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur blocks a body shot from Bastard.
Bastard drops LaFleur onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! LaFleur is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bastard dips a shoulder and cracks LaFleur with a mighty uppercut! LaFleur falls back against the cage and Bastard unloads with a barrage of strikes! LaFleur is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bastard screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vyvyan Bastard!
A victorious Vyvyan Bastard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brody MacDonald (ranked 5598 p4p, 3811 weight class) and Charles Traynor (ranked 551 p4p, 454 weight class). Traynor has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Traynor!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traynor lands a nice hook to MacDonald's body. MacDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacDonald misses with a hook. Traynor ducked under it nicely.
MacDonald tries to bum rush Traynor with a series of wild strikes but Traynor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice combination there by Traynor.
It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
MacDonald misses with a combination
and Traynor counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Traynor finds it's target.
MacDonald misses with a left hand
and Traynor counters by clinching up.
Traynor prevents a body shot from MacDonald.
Traynor manages to break the clinch.
Traynor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traynor scores with a three punch combo!
MacDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brody MacDonald's cut is getting worse.
Traynor clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traynor misses with a body punch.
Traynor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Traynor scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Traynor controls the action.
Traynor lands a nice uppercut.
Traynor lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Traynor has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traynor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDonalds head.
Traynor breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Traynor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the body
enabling Traynor to counter with a crisp jab.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traynor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Traynor slips under a jab from MacDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traynor with a nice cross.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a right hand to the body.
MacDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut. Traynor saw that one coming.
Brody MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Traynor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Traynor misses.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Traynor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brody MacDonald's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Traynor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacDonald on the side of the head.
Traynor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Traynor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traynor connects with a looping right hand.
Jeez, Brody MacDonald's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Traynor slips under a jab.
Traynor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Traynor and MacDonald goes tumbling to the canvas! Traynor follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
MacDonald is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brody MacDonald's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Traynor!
During a confident post fight interview, Charles Traynor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michele Rene Gaspard (ranked 2885 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Luke Smith (ranked 178 p4p, 177 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michele Rene Gaspard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luke Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspard has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michele Rene Gaspard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith pushes Gaspard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gaspard fails to pull guard.
Smith misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Gaspard jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaspard controls his hands.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gaspard blocks a body shot from Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaspard's head backwards.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspard misses with a hook.
Gaspard throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Smith misses.
Gaspard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaspard forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Gaspard is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaspard is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Gaspard fails to pull guard.
Smith lands a left hand.
Gaspard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith gets through Gaspard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gaspard jumps guard but Smith stands there with Gaspard around his waist. Gaspard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith tries to work over Gaspard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaspard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspard controls the action.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaspard.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gaspard pulls Smith into guard.
Gaspard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gaspard keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Gaspard working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspard has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith postures up.
Gaspard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gaspard is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gaspard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michele Rene Gaspard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda MacLeod (ranked 2619 p4p, 3788 weight class) and Jeremy Corbyn (ranked 134 p4p, 185 weight class). Corbyn has chosen 7 Nation Army - The White Stripes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Corbyn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod moves out of range as Corbyn strikes.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corbyn throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Corbyn manages to circle out of the way.
Corbyn scores with a hook.
Corbyn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacLeod misses the body punch
and Corbyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corbyn.
Corbyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corbyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corbyn.
Corbyn throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corbyn avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
A swing and a miss from Corbyn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Corbyn blocks a jab.
Corbyn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corbyn misses with a straight left.
Corbyn misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Corbyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
Corbyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbyn controls his hands.
MacLeod lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbyns head.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
MacLeod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corbyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbyn is trying to break the clinch but MacLeod is controlling him.
Corbyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy Corbyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corbyn moves away.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Corbyn's head but Corbyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corbyn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacLeod throws a hook but Corbyn blocks it.
MacLeod ducks right into an uppercut from Corbyn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod darts in and clinches Corbyn up against the cage.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod jumps guard but Corbyn stands there with MacLeod around his waist. MacLeod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Corbyn avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
MacLeod gets through Corbyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbyn's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corbyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corbyn.
Corbyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Corbyn breaks away and moves out of range.
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corbyn to keep the fight standing.
Corbyn is trying to break the clinch but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
MacLeod swings wildly with an uppercut but Corbyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Corbyn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corbyn.
MacLeod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corbyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corbyn blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corbyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by Corbyn.
Corbyn is looking to break free of the clinch but MacLeod has double underhooks.
Corbyn is trying to break the clinch but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
MacLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbyns head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda MacLeod'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.
Corbyn lands with a nice body punch.
Corbyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacLeod's head backwards.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Corbyn's head but Corbyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
Corbyn prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corbyn can do to turn this around?
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Corbyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Corbyn avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corbyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
Corbyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corbyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Corbyn moves out of range.
Corbyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Corbyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Corbyn also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corbyn! But no joy.
Jeremy Corbyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corbyn misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod looks to clinch
and Corbyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Corbyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Corbyn.
As Corbyn tries to get set, MacLeod tries to push him back and clinch up but Corbyn manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Corbyn does it's job there.
Panda MacLeod's cut is getting worse.
Corbyn works MacLeod's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbyn jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Corbyn misses the target.
Corbyn looks to land a right hand but MacLeod moved out of range.
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!
Corbyn throws a leg kick but MacLeod checks it.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
MacLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacLeod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacLeod drops his hands momentarily and Corbyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corbyn walks into a straight right hand from MacLeod.
MacLeod is looking to wear down Corbyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacLeod has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Corbyn working hard to break the clinch.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbyn controls his hands.
MacLeod prevents Corbyn from breaking the clinch.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Corbyn avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Corbyn controls the action.
Corbyn is trying to break free.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacLeod lands an uppercut.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod gets through Corbyn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corbyn tries to break the clinch but MacLeod is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
Corbyn is breathing heavily.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Corbyn avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Corbyn blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Corbyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to work over Corbyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Corbyn controls the action.
Corbyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Corbyn prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to work over Corbyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Panda MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Corbyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corbyn throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corbyn looks to land a left hand but MacLeod moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Corbyn moves out of range.
Jab from Corbyn.
Corbyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Corbyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacLeod doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corbyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corbyn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Corbyn moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod takes a swing at Corbyn's ribcage but misses.
Corbyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corbyn misses with a looping right.
MacLeod is looking to counter the offense by Corbyn and move into the clinch.
Corbyn keeps the fight on the outside.
MacLeod moves out of range as Corbyn strikes.
Corbyn defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod tries to clinch there but Corbyn circles away.
MacLeod lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
MacLeod loads up on a big right hand but Corbyn slips the punch.
Corbyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Corbyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corbyn.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Corbyn circles away.
MacLeod is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Corbyn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Corbyn throws an overhand right that lands on MacLeod's shoulder, as MacLeod tries to avoid the shot.
Corbyn looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Corbyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Corbyn avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Corbyn throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corbyn throws out the jab.
MacLeod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
Corbyn throws a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corbyn can't break the clinch.
Jeremy Corbyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbyn is trying to push MacLeod away but MacLeod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbyn controls his hands.
MacLeod tries to work over Corbyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacLeod pushes Corbyn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corbyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod tries to work over Corbyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacLeod lands a nice uppercut.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod cracks Corbyn with a nice body shot.
MacLeod presses Corbyn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbyn prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacLeod no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Corbyn is sitting in close to MacLeod's body. MacLeod has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Corbyn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Corbyn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by MacLeod.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Panda MacLeod!
Jeremy Corbyn spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gray (ranked 2957 p4p, 25304 weight class) and Robbie Mullen (ranked 363 p4p, 587 weight class). Robbie Mullen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray connects with a right hand. Mullen shakes it off.
Nice cross by Gray.
Gray throws out a loose jab but Mullen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullen looks to clinch
and Gray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gray lands with a good body shot.
Mullen rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Gray on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gray.
Mullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Mullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.
Gray lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gray.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Gray.
Mullen has had enough of the clinch but Gray keeps him there for the moment.
Mullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gray presses Mullen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mullen is trying to break the clinch but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gray.
Mullen wants to break free but Gray has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Mullen's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mullen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gray gets through Mullen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Mullen looks winded!
A short left from Gray.
Gray lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Gray lands a body punch.
Gray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Gray lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gray.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
A right hand to the body from Gray.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Gray lands with a left to the head.
Mullen takes a shot to the head.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray digs a good body shot into Mullen's ribs.
Mullen darts in trying to clinch
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gray lands a slapping body shot.
Gray throws a combination. Mullen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Robbie Mullen has been cut.
Gray closes the distance and pushes Mullen back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
Gray presses Mullen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
A short body shot lands from Gray as the two fighters clinch.
Gray presses Mullen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mullen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gray.
A left hand lands to the body for Gray.
Gray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gray lands a shot to the body.
Gray scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gray.
Nice body punch from Gray.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray moves into the clinch.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Mullen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Nice body punch from Gray - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullen takes a shot to the head.
Gray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullen backwards.
Gray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gray.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gray lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Gray.
Gray pushes Mullen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullen throws a head punch that misses.
Gray lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Gray.
A nice left hand lands by Gray.
 Mullen is rocked!
Mullen working hard to break the clinch.
Mullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gray finish him?
Mullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Mullen seems to have recovered his senses.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gray digs a right hand underneath Mullen's ribcage. Mullen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gray lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Gray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gray is working Mullen over against the cage.
Gray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Mullen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gray drops Mullen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mullen looks back up at him and smiles so Gray waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gray lands a big right hand that sends Mullen crashing to the mat! Gray stays standing though and waves Mullen back to his feet!
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray cracks Mullen with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Mullen tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gray pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Mullen is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gray!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sir Randy Elliot (ranked 6043 p4p, 24690 weight class) and Callum Walsh (ranked 281 p4p, 289 weight class). Elliot's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Princes of the Universe. Sir Randy Elliot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Callum Walsh's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Randy Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Elliot counters with a straight right hand.
Elliot dips to his left and cracks Walsh with an uppercut!
Elliot scores with a sloppy right hand. Walsh should have avoided that one.
Walsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Elliot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Elliot is pushing Walsh's head away, looking to escape. Walsh manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elliot can't do much from the bottom here.
Elliot's coaches at PhoQus Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
An elbow from Walsh crashes against the mat.
Elliot is looking to reverse the position.
Walsh lands some shots froms side control.
Elliot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walsh's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh thows a huge punch but Elliot dodges it nicely.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Walsh.
Walsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walsh throws a strike but Elliot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliot has wrist control.
Walsh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walsh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Elliot has wrist control.
Walsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elliot's head.
Elliot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Elliot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elliot tries to get out of the position.
Elliot pulls Walsh in close to his closed guard and prevents Walsh from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walsh's guard.
Walsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully.
Walsh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elliot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elliot defends it easily.
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elliot content to stall in guard here.
Elliot trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Walsh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Elliot is fighting to break Walsh's control of his arms but Walsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walsh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Elliot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sir Randy Elliot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callum Walsh.
Walsh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elliot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walsh is rocked!
A jab from Elliot finds it's way through Walsh's defenses.
Walsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Elliot finish him?
Elliot steps in with a hook that catches Walsh right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Elliot follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Walsh looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sir Randy Elliot!
Sir Randy Elliot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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