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ENIGMA 199 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peat Macallan (ranked 5725 p4p, 5739 weight class) and Rhys McKee (ranked 529 p4p, 532 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peat Macallan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rhys McKee!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKee scores with a body shot.
Macallan closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Macallan fails to land.
Macallan can't find room to land a body shot as McKee controls the action.
Macallan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Macallan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Macallan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKee gets underhooks to prevent Macallan's takedown attempt.
Macallan is looking for a takedown.
McKee blocks a body shot from Macallan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee takes a shot to the head.
McKee working hard to break the clinch.
Macallan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macallan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Macallan stalling against the cage.
Macallan has clasped his hands together around McKee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Macallan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McKee wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macallan taking a breather here.
McKee is trying to buck Macallan off.
Macallan is staying tight to McKee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Macallan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McKee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Macallan is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macallan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee is trying to get back to his feet.
McKee seems a little lost for a moment, as Macallan dominates the positioning.
Macallan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McKee, who protects the arm well.
McKee is not content to let Macallan control the position.
McKee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Macallan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Macallan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macallan trying to control the position but McKee is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macallan prevents McKee from escaping the position.
Macallan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macallan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McKee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macallan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Macallan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on McKee's face as Macallan controls the position.
Macallan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McKee is not content to let Macallan control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macallan controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peat Macallan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Macallan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Macallan scores with a takedown into McKee's guard.
McKee wants to stand up but Macallan is controlling him.
Macallan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macallan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macallan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macallan won't allow McKee to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macallan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McKee wants to stand up but Macallan is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macallan looking to pass the guard.
McKee is looking to stand back up but Macallan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McKee.
McKee is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McKee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Macallan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Macallan tries to throw a body punch but McKee avoids it by throwing Macallan back against the cage.
Macallan throws a punch but it's blocked by McKee.
Macallan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKee's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Macallan working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Macallan.
Macallan goes for a takedown attempt but McKee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Macallan slips under a jab.
Macallan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Macallan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKee.
Macallan slips a jab and a cross from McKee.
McKee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macallan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKee is trying to escape back to his feet but Macallan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macallan prevents McKee from escaping the position.
Peat Macallan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKee is not content to let Macallan control the position.
The ground and pound from Macallan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKee is pushing Macallan's head away, looking to escape. Macallan manages to hold on to the position though.
Macallan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McKee is trying to escape and Macallan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McKee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Macallan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peat Macallan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Valente (ranked 5179 p4p, 5837 weight class) and Leroy Woods (ranked 338 p4p, 362 weight class). Leroy Woods 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentino Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Woods!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods cracks Valente with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woods changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valente.
Woods thuds a left hand into Valente's body.
Woods throws a jab when Valente was well out of range.
Woods slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Woods throws a predictable looking body shot
and Valente counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Woods.
Woods stuns Valente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valente looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valente looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Valente.
Woods moves away from the strike by Valente.
Woods scores with a jab. Valente acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Woods lands a nice looking body shot.
Woods misses with a hook. Valente ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valente moves out of range of the strikes.
Valente half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Woods scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valente throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods misses with a body punch
and Valente counters with a body kick.
Leroy Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valente throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Woods scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Woods. That snapped Valente's head back.
Valente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Woods misses with a shot to the body
and Valente counters by clinching up.
Woods working hard to break the clinch.
Valente tries for a takedown but Woods manages to get underhooks.
Woods tries to break free but Valente pushes him back against the cage.
Woods is trying to break the clinch but Valente is controlling him.
Valente keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woods's efforts to push away.
Valente digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woods is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Woods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Valente has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Woods after a bit of a struggle.
Woods has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Woods looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woods gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valente.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentino Valente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods breaks the clinch.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valente stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods swings for the body but Valente moves out of range.
Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Valente counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Valente moves into the clinch.
Valente is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Woods is defending well.
Valente drags the fight down to the ground.
Valente manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woods manages to get himself to full guard.
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valente doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valente manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valente's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods working a defensive guard but Valente passes into half guard.
Valente working the head and body with strikes.
Woods misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Valente takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valente. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods looking for a kimura from the bottom but Valente passes into side control!
Valente lands an elbow.
Woods taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valente wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woods, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Check out the look on Valente's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Valente misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Valente controls the position.
Woods takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Woods parries the strikes from Valente easily there. Valente is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Woods to escape.
Woods is trying to control Valente's posture but Valente avoids it.
Woods wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Valente trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leroy Woods will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Woods.
A jab from Woods misses.
Woods catches Valente with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Woods misses with a hook.
Valente seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Woods scores with a jab.
Woods swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valente.
Leroy Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
Valente misses with a right hand
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Woods cracks a nice hook into Valente's ribs.
Valente walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valente tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Valente was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valente manages to avoid it.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromValente.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Valente moved out of range.
Woods darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valente takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Woods leaves Valente with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Woods.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods misses with a hook. Valente ducked under it nicely.
Valente throws a quick counter head kick but Woods was just out of range.
Woods throws a right hand that misses
and Valente cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Valente moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Woods lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods scores with the left hand. Valente knows he should have avoided that one.
Valente ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
As Woods tries to get set, Valente tries to push him back and clinch up but Woods manages to avoid the attempt.
Valente loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Valente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods lands a jab to Valente's midsection.
Valente takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woods throws out the jab.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente misses with a looping right.
Valente takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Woods - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Leroy Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Valente on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Woods does it's job there.
Woods scores with a hook.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valente throws out the jab.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
and Valente holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Valente has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Woods uses from the top position.
Valente has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valente on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valente tries to get out of the position.
Valente bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woods's guard.
Valente trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valente 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente works over Woods with some ground and pound from guard.
Valente drops back looking for a leg! Woods is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woods manages to kick Valente off! Valente jumps back into Woods's guard.
Valente slips nicely into half guard.
Woods is trying to maintain the position but Valente is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Valente is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valente stops Woods from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woods throws a looping overhand right but Valente ducks down to avoid it.
Woods cracks Valente with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valente makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Woods swats away the attempt to clinch by Valente.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Woods catches Valente right on the button with a cross.
Woods misses with a body shot
and Valente counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a jab when Valente was well out of range.
Woods swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Valente counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valente.
Valente pulls Woods into guard.
Valente looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valente swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woods manages to get himself to full guard.
Valente connects with a couple of short punches.
Valente makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valente stays in close to Woods's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valente accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valente drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Woods dives on top into guard.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Valente.
Valente looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valente is on top in guard.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valente in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
Valente is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valente works his way into side control.
Valentino Valente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Valente.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valente in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valente has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woods trying to remain calm as Valente controls from the top position.
Valente working the ground and pound from side control.
Valentino Valente overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods is trying to get back to half guard.
Valente in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valente content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Valente wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Valente lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valente is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woods is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Valente throws a strike aimed at the side of Woods's head but Woods avoids it well.
Valente is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woods has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valente in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Valente is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Woods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Valente tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valente is trying to get an arm triangle but Woods is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentino Valente showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woods 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Woods!
A relieved looking Leroy Woods thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bottom Feeder (ranked 4662 p4p, 23996 weight class) and Demian Maia (ranked 457 p4p, 531 weight class). Demian Maia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bottom Feeder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Maia!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maia.
Feeder tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Maia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Feeder is defending well though. Maia let's go of the attempt for now.
Maia controls the action.
Feeder rolls, trying to escape but Maia keeps control of the position.
Feeder wants to control his opponent's hands but Maia gets his hands free.
Maia controlling well, preventing Feeder from escaping the position.
Maia working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Feeder is doing well to defend. Maia seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Feeder is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Maia!
Demian Maia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bottom Feeder spoke after the fight, saying 'Alright, so turns out my fists are better at making friends than enemies. Shoutout to my opponent for showing me some new moves—I'll be practicing those in front of the mirror for the next year. Don't worry, folks, I’ll be back once I put some ice on these welts.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wolf (ranked 4880 p4p, 3879 weight class) and Piliki Fuimaono (ranked 526 p4p, 461 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piliki Fuimaono!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries for a takedown but Fuimaono circles away easily
and Fuimaono counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuimaono's corner calls for a 1-2. Fuimaono obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fuimaono drops Wolf with a huge uppercut! Wolf drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fuimaono is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piliki Fuimaono!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gentry (ranked 2771 p4p, 4686 weight class) and Puukko Miekka (ranked 134 p4p, 194 weight class). Gentry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hot Boy. The key to victory for Devon Gentry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devon Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Miekka!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miekka gets a double leg takedown into Gentry's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gentry wants to stand but Miekka is controlling the position.
Miekka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miekka is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miekka is controlling him.
Miekka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gentry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Miekka has Gentry in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miekka has a closed guard, preventing Gentry from standing up.
Miekka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gentry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gentry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miekka's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miekka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miekka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gentry has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miekka is looking for a sweep.
Gentry decides to stand back up.
Miekka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miekka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miekka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gentry.
Gentry missing with a left hand there. Miekka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miekka has Gentry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gentry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gentry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miekka has him pressed against the cage.
Miekka stalling against the cage.
Miekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gentry misses.
Gentry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gentry lunges at Miekka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miekka's hand.
Devon Gentry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry tries to keep at a distance but Miekka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gentry is pressed up against the cage. Miekka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gentry down to the mat. Gentry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gentry throws out a loose jab but Miekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gentry misses with an uppercut.
Miekka moves in looking to clinch but Gentry pushes him off.
Gentry throws a lazy right hand but Miekka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gentry looks to throw the jab but Miekka is out of range.
Miekka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miekka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Miekka is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gentry's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miekka is keen to just control but Gentry is a slippery customer.
Miekka not doing much here.
Miekka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gentry has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miekka stops Gentry from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry kicks off Miekka and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miekka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gentry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gentry misses with an uppercut. Miekka saw that one coming.
Miekka with a poor takedown
and Gentry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gentry throws a poor cross that misses
and Miekka moves into the clinch.
Gentry is trying to break the clinch but Miekka is controlling him.
Miekka effectively controlling the action here.
Miekka lands a takedown into guard.
Gentry wants to get back to his feet but Miekka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miekka looking to pass the guard.
Gentry wants to stand up but Miekka is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miekka throws a strike but Gentry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miekka wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gentry is now in half guard.
Gentry wants to get back to his feet.
Devon Gentry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miekka pushes Gentry off looking to stand but Gentry dives back in and keeps control.
Miekka trying to control but Gentry postures up.
It looks like Gentry is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gentry decides to stand and escape the position.
Gentry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miekka's head backwards.
Gentry looks to land a right hand but Miekka moved out of range.
Miekka fails to land the takedown.
Miekka shoots in looking for a takedown. Gentry tries to sprawl out of it but Miekka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gentry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Devon Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puukko Miekka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miekka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miekka has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
Gentry taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miekka successfully pulls guard.
Gentry wants to stand but Miekka is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miekka wants to improve his position but instead Gentry has moved into half guard.
Miekka is trying to get back to full guard.
Miekka trying to control but Gentry postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gentry wants to stand up but Miekka is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Gentry dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Gentry misses the target.
Gentry misses with an uppercut.
Gentry lands a nice shot that snaps Miekka's head back.
Gentry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miekka's head.
Miekka slips a jab from Gentry.
Gentry is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gentry misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Miekka.
Miekka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gentry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gentry misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lunges at Miekka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miekka's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miekka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gentry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miekka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miekka throws a counter combo.
Gentry scores with a hook to the body. Miekka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miekka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miekka dips to his left and cracks Gentry with an uppercut!
Miekka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gentry counters with a stiff right hand.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Miekka slips the punch.
Gentry misses with a few strikes there.
Gentry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gentry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miekka is defended easily by Gentry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miekka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miekka shoots in but Gentry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devon Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puukko Miekka.
Miekka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Gentry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miekka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gentry as he jumps to the side.
Miekka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miekka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miekka. Gentry does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Gentry misses its target.
Gentry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miekka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gentry.
Puukko Miekka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miekka tries to bum rush Gentry with a series of wild strikes but Gentry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gentry is looking to counter punch.
Miekka has Gentry up against the cage in a clinch.
Miekka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miekka tries to pull guard but Gentry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miekka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gentry being controlled against the cage.
Gentry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miekka can do to turn this around?
Miekka taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miekka's efforts to push away.
Gentry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miekka tries to score a body lock takedown but Gentry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miekka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gentry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miekka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gentry was covering up waiting for the punch and Miekka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gentry wants to get back to his feet but Miekka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gentry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Gentry!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Souza (ranked 2823 p4p, 2914 weight class) and Blue Gill (ranked 191 p4p, 196 weight class). Gill has chosen The Enemy - Big L 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blue Gill!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gill did well to prevent Souza getting side control.
Gill wants to get back to full guard.
Souza is trying for a kimura here. Gill looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Souza wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blake Souza!
Blake Souza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Kitano (ranked 2518 p4p, 2437 weight class) and James Leary (ranked 177 p4p, 168 weight class). Kitano comes to the cage accompanied by TMGE - Drop. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Kitano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Leary!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leary misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kitano misses the target.
Kitano lands an overhand right.
James Leary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leary looks to land a right hand but Kitano moved out of range.
Kitano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leary.
Leary throws a combination that misses
and Kitano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kitano.
Kitano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kitano tries to pull guard but Leary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kitano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leary just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoki Kitano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kitano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano is trying to pull guard but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Kitano fails to pull guard.
Kitano fails to pull guard.
Kitano is trying to pull guard but Leary has him pressed against the cage.
Leary is struggling to control the position.
Kitano jumps guard but Leary turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leary slips under a jab from Kitano.
Leary throws a counter combo.
Leary scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Leary. Beautiful body shot.
Leary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
Leary missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leary moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kitano throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Leary. That snapped Kitano's head back.
We've been told by Kitano's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kitano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leary.
Leary connects with a single shot there.
 Kitano is rocked!
Leary scores with a jab to the body.
Leary stuns Kitano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leary swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
As Leary tries to get set, Kitano tries to push him back and clinch up but Leary manages to avoid the attempt.
Kitano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
Leary throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitano is looking to counter punch.
Kitano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kitano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leary to score with a decent uppercut.
Leary has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Leary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kitano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leary scrambles back to his feet.
Leary lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leary. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leary swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kitano counter with a right hand.
Leary is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kitano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leary with a nice cross.
Oh Kitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leary cracks Kitano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leary pounces like a tiger and cracks Kitano with a vicious hook! Kitano is down but not out! Leary follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Leary!
James Leary is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, James Leary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Knox (ranked 1987 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Izu Ugonoh (ranked 249 p4p, 317 weight class). Knox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Hey Man Nice Shot" Filter. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Izu Ugonoh!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ugonoh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Ugonoh.
Ugonoh lands an uppercut.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ugonoh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ugonoh seems content to control.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ugonoh wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knox is looking to control Ugonoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knox avoid being mounted?
Knox wants to improve his position but Ugonoh is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is staying active underneath Ugonoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ugonoh controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knox's coaches at Ironbound MMA 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.
Knox won't allow Ugonoh to pass to mount.
Knox is staying active underneath Ugonoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Izu Ugonoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox gets a takedown into half guard.
Knox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ugonoh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ugonoh won't allow Knox to pass to mount.
Knox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ugonoh's head.
Ugonoh is looking to control Knox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ugonoh avoid being mounted?
Knox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ugonoh defending well though.
Ugonoh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knox is working away from the top position though.
Knox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox is keen to just control but Ugonoh is a slippery customer.
Knox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knox trying to control from half guard but Ugonoh is working away.
Ugonoh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ugonoh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox postures up.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Ugonoh is keeping the position.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ugonoh trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Knox sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ugonoh pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox has picked Ugonoh up - he's going for a ride! Knox dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Knox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ugonoh trying to control from the bottom.
Knox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox slips a nice elbow through Ugonoh's hands, connecting with Ugonoh's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox lands strikes from half guard.
Knox is trying to control the action in half guard but Ugonoh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knox connects with a nice short shot to Ugonoh's temple.
Knox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox wants to take a breather but Ugonoh is having none of it.
Ugonoh is doing well to control the position and prevent Knox from advancing to side control.
Ugonoh has hold of Knox's hands but Knox slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ugonoh scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Ugonoh shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ugonoh misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Ugonoh clinches.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ugonoh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ugonoh tries to score a body lock takedown but Knox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ugonoh can't get the takedown.
John Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Izu Ugonoh.
Knox lands a takedown into guard.
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ugonoh controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox postures up and lands a big shot to Ugonoh's brow.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ugonoh can do to turn this around?
Knox preventing the sweep.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ugonoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox cracks Ugonoh with a solid left hand.
Ugonoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knox distracts Ugonoh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knox content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knox trying to control but Ugonoh is working from the bottom.
Knox has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Ugonoh is keeping the position.
Ugonoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ugonoh keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ugonoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ugonoh has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Ugonoh is retaining full guard.
Ugonoh is trying to control the position but Knox postures up.
Knox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ugonoh's head.
John Knox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ugonoh wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ugonoh has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox wants to control from the top but Ugonoh keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ugonoh keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ugonoh closes the distance and clinches.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Ugonoh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ugonoh blocking some punches.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ugonoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ugonoh is trying to drag Knox to the mat but Knox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ugonoh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knox has clasped his hands together around Ugonoh's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Knox is looking to take a break and control but Ugonoh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ugonoh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ugonoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ugonoh's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Knox dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ugonoh cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Izu Ugonoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ugonoh pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Knox gets through Ugonoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ugonoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ugonoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ugonoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ugonoh misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ugonoh holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ugonoh backwards.
Knox tightens his grip and picks Ugonoh up, before dumping him to the ground. Ugonoh manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ugonoh is trying to keep Knox in close.
Knox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knox postures up.
Ugonoh keeping full guard, as Knox tries to pass.
Ugonoh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox chips away with some ground and pound.
Ugonoh looking to control.
Knox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ugonoh is trying to keep Knox in close.
Ugonoh seems keen to control Knox's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox forces his way into half guard.
Ugonoh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ugonoh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ugonoh trying to control the position.
Knox scoring with punches to the head and body.
Knox stands up over Ugonoh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ugonoh keeping moving, preventing Knox from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox stays in close to Ugonoh's body and controls the position.
Ugonoh controlling Knox's posture.
Knox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Ugonoh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knox lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Ugonoh throws an off balance right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Ugonoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ugonoh throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ugonoh has Knox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ugonoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ugonoh can't fight it off and eventually Knox manages to take the fight to the floor. Ugonoh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knox scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ugonoh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ugonoh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Knox!
A very excited looking John Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Siuta (ranked 2160 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Ignacio Nuevos (ranked 271 p4p, 265 weight class). Siuta comes to the cage accompanied by "On My Way to the Cage" Rollins Band. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marek Siuta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ignacio Nuevos!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Nuevos misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Siuta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuevos connects with a body shot that sends Siuta's belly button to the back.
Nuevos misses with a body shot
and Nuevos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Ignacio Nuevos has been cut.
Nuevos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siuta was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuevos.
Nuevos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuevos throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Siuta counter with a right hand.
Nuevos with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuevos throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
Nuevos with a poor takedown
and Siuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuevos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Siuta's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuevos throws an overhand right that lands on Siuta's shoulder, as Siuta tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Siuta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuevos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuevos moves to clinch but Siuta breaks away
and Siuta counters with a two punch combo.
Nuevos shoots in looking for a takedown but Siuta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nuevos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marek Siuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignacio Nuevos.
Nuevos misses with a shot to the body
and Siuta counters with a straight right hand.
Siuta throws a lazy right hand but Nuevos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek Siuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuevos.
Siuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nuevos throws a sloppy body shot
and Siuta counters with a nice right hand that sends Nuevos toppling to the canvas! Nuevos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Siuta finish him?!
 Nuevos is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siuta is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Nuevos flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Nuevos is out cold! Siuta holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marek Siuta!
Marek Siuta is the new middleweight champion!
Marek Siuta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reese Remington (ranked 1694 p4p, 1629 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 229 p4p, 217 weight class). Reese Remington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Great Tiger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reese Remington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Remington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Remington ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Tiger tries to keep at a distance but Remington has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiger.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiger.
Remington throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Remington.
Remington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tiger after a bit of a struggle.
Tiger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remington closes the distance and clinches.
Tiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Remington.
Tiger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Remington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Tiger.
Tiger misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remington.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remington tries a body shot but Tiger blocks it.
Remington lands a body shot.
Remington blocking some punches.
Tiger scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Remington scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Remington.
Remington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tiger on the inside.
Tiger lands a left hand.
Tiger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington scores with a shoulder strike.
Remington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tiger fails to land.
Remington throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Remington tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Remington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Remington blocks a body shot from Tiger.
Tiger lands a right hand.
Remington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiger is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reese Remington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiger lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger digs a right hand underneath Remington's ribcage. Remington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Remington misses with some punches.
Tiger pushes Remington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Remington is rocked!
Remington blocking some punches.
Remington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiger presses Remington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiger prevents the takedown attempt.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Oh Remington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tiger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tiger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Remington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tiger is unloading with more strikes now! Remington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Great Tiger 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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