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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Demon (ranked 3520 p4p, 4501 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 441 p4p, 535 weight class). Michael Demon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 Los Angeles, Michael Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demon to the mat! Demon manages to get full guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
Gomez scoring with some ground and pound.
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Demon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demon manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Demon's guard.
Gomez works over Demon with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez prevents Demon from getting back to his feet.
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Demon has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez won't allow Demon to get back to his feet.
Gomez 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is working Demon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gomez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Gomez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Demon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
Demon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Demon trying to remain calm as Gomez controls from the top position.
Gomez landing a few strikes.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Demon is breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control the action but Demon is working from the bottom.
Gomez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Demon to see if he's OK.
Demon wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Gomez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gomez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gomez trying to control the position but Demon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomez prevents Demon from escaping the position.
Gomez is working Demon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Demon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gomez is staying tight to Demon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Gomez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gomez working the ground and pound.
Gomez cracks Demon with a big right hand but Demon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gomez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Demon is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez controls the position.
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Demon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gomez tries to score with some ground and pound. Demon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gomez wants to control but Demon is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Demon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Demon tries to move into range but Gomez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez trying to control but Demon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demon wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demon wants to get back to his feet but Gomez passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Demon is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gomez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Demon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gomez lands a nice forearm strike.
Demon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gomez is controlling him well.
Gomez controls the position.
Gomez lands a nice forearm strike.
Demon wants to get back to his feet but Gomez drags him back down.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Demon is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working the head with strikes.
Demon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Demon 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.
Demon trying to remain calm as Gomez controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gomez.
Gomez cracks Demon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Demon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gomez has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gomez cracks Demon with a big elbow.
A lull in the action here as Gomez stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to get an arm triangle but Demon is defending well.
Gomez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Demon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gomez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Demon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Pedro Gomez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demon is not content to let Gomez control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomez lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Demon's face as Gomez controls the position.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Demon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Demon is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Demon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez dives in and scores a takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Demon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez 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.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Demon keeps moving.
Gomez content to stall in guard here.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedro Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Demon wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gomez.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez gets a double leg takedown into Demon's guard.
Gomez controlling from the top position.
Demon is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demon wants to stand up but Gomez is controlling him.
Gomez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Demon is looking to stand up but Gomez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pedro Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez stands up over Demon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demon wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gomez is pushing down on Demon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demon is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez is taking a breather. Demon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Demon is trying to stand up here but Gomez is controlling him well.
Well, if Gomez 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael Demon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
An out of breath Pedro Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Perez (ranked 2814 p4p, 3973 weight class) and Vasil Hoxha (ranked 300 p4p, 409 weight class). Vasil Hoxha acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasil Hoxha!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoxha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoxha moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoxha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoxha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perez's elbow.
Hoxha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perez blocks a body shot from Hoxha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoxha.
Hoxha breaks from the clinch.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoxha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches.
Hoxha lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
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!
Hoxha has Perez pressed against the cage.
Perez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've been hearing reports that Perez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hoxha.
Hoxha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoxha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoxha struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Hoxha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoxha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoxha with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Andrew Perez has been cut.
Perez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoxha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoxha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Hoxha lands with a right to the head.
Hoxha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoxha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Perez tries to pull guard but Hoxha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hoxha.
Hoxha pushes Perez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoxha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Hoxha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoxha is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Perez to keep the fight standing.
Hoxha lands a hook that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Perez tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoxha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perez tries for a takedown but Hoxha manages to get underhooks.
Hoxha digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoxha prevents it.
Hoxha misses with a knee to the head.
Hoxha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoxha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoxha tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoxha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoxha kicks off Perez and gets to his feet.
Hoxha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Hoxha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Hoxha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Hoxha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Perez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoxha throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoxha pinned against the cage. Hoxha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoxha misses with a double jab
and Perez counters with an inside leg kick.
Perez fails with the takedown.
Hoxha lands a really nice looking cross but Perez seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoxha shoots for a double leg takedown but Perez sprawls well. He's pushed Hoxha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoxha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoxha.
Hoxha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoxha tries to clinch up but Perez circles away and keeps his distance.
Perez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoxha rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
Hoxha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoxha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wants to control from the top but Hoxha keeps moving.
Perez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoxha is keeping the position for now.
Hoxha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Perez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoxha wants to get back to his feet but Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hoxha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoxha breaks the clinch.
Hoxha throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoxha!
Hoxha struggling a bit here.
Perez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoxha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hoxha is looking to regain half guard here but Perez keeps moving and retains side control.
Perez controlling from side mount.
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoxha is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoxha struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez advances to full mount.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perez trying to control but Hoxha is having none of it.
Perez is trying to control here but Hoxha has managed to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Hoxha is looking to escape.
Hoxha is looking for a sweep. Perez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha is trying to stand.
Perez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoxha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Perez.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Hoxha is defending well.
Hoxha is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoxha is in trouble now - Perez has advanced to mount!
Hoxha squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasil Hoxha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andrew Perez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perez is defended easily by Hoxha.
Hoxha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoxha darts in and clinches Perez up against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a body punch.
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Perez.
Perez swings for the body but Hoxha moves out of range.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez avoids the body shot from Hoxha.
Hoxha clinches up against the cage.
Hoxha lands a body shot.
Perez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hoxha wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoxha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perez gets caught napping as Hoxha dives in and scores a takedown. Perez manages to retain guard.
Perez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hoxha struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
Hoxha prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoxha lands a body punch.
Hoxha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoxha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasil Hoxha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Hoxha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hoxha moves into the clinch.
Vasil Hoxha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoxha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoxha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoxha misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoxha drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoxha.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoxha prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha lands a nice uppercut.
Hoxha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoxha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoxha tries to throw a body punch but Perez avoids it by throwing Hoxha back against the cage.
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoxha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perez looking for a takedown.
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hoxha decides to stand and escape the position.
Andrew Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoxha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoxha has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez is trying to pull guard but Hoxha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoxha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perez backwards.
Hoxha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoxha closes the distance and clinches.
Hoxha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perez up against the cage.
Hoxha misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Hoxha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoxha winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Hoxha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Udo Dirkschneider (ranked 3207 p4p, 3280 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 406 p4p, 416 weight class). Nate Masvidal will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Udo Dirkschneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Dirkschneider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masvidal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Masvidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider slips under a jab from Masvidal.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider clinches up against the cage.
Masvidal can't break the clinch.
Masvidal taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkschneider lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masvidal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dirkschneider is on him like a limpet, forcing Masvidal back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Dirkschneider to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masvidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masvidal tries to stall but Dirkschneider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masvidal slowing the pace effectively.
Masvidal prevents the takedown attempt.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown.
Dirkschneider tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirkschneider has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masvidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dirkschneider is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Masvidal to keep the fight standing.
Masvidal tries to break the clinch but Dirkschneider is controlling the position.
Masvidal trying to stall but Dirkschneider improves his position.
Dirkschneider looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dirkschneider drops down looking for an ankle pick but Masvidal pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dirkschneider shoots and misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dirkschneider connects with an inside leg kick.
Dirkschneider throws a series of punches but Masvidal avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masvidal looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirkschneider is just out of range.
Masvidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dirkschneider.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masvidal! But no joy.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nate Masvidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal stuffs the takedown attempt from Dirkschneider. Dirkschneider gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Masvidal but Masvidal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dirkschneider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirkschneider's head backwards.
Masvidal catches Dirkschneider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dirkschneider connects with a jab.
Masvidal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Dirkschneider is rocked!
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Masvidal scores with a nice strike.
Oh Dirkschneider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dirkschneider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Masvidal pinned against the cage. Masvidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masvidal has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Masvidal misses the jab.
Dirkschneider seems to have got his legs back now.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dirkschneider breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Masvidal has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirkschneider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
Masvidal is looking for the big counter here.
Masvidal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dirkschneider had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Masvidal slaps away a takedown attempt from Dirkschneider, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masvidal jabs Dirkschneider right on the nose. Dirkschneider blinks but takes it well.
Dirkschneider misses with a left hand
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Masvidal scores with a punch to the head.
Dirkschneider is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dirkschneider throws a lazy head kick
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirkschneider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirkschneider shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider trying to control the position from guard on top but Masvidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirkschneider trying to move into half guard but instead Masvidal has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masvidal lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Masvidal.
Dirkschneider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dirkschneider misses with a double jab.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dirkschneider drives through with a takedown into Masvidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Masvidal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dirkschneider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dirkschneider trying to control but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Dirkschneider controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dirkschneider won't allow Masvidal to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dirkschneider manages to pass to side control.
Masvidal manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dirkschneider keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal cracks a nice hook into Dirkschneider's ribs.
Dirkschneider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masvidal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dirkschneider presses Masvidal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirkschneider dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Masvidal fails to land.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Udo Dirkschneider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirkschneider slips a jab and a cross from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider connects with a body shot that sends Masvidal's belly button to the back.
Dirkschneider closes the distance and clinches up with Masvidal, looking for a takedown. Dirkschneider pushes Masvidal against the cage but Masvidal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Dirkschneider misses
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirkschneider tries to clinch up but Masvidal circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masvidal circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a sloppy head kick
and Dirkschneider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal works the jab nicely.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Dirkschneider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masvidal.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Dirkschneider slips the punch.
Dirkschneider misses with the combination.
Dirkschneider gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Masvidal.
Nice shot by Dirkschneider.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masvidal looks to land a right hand but Dirkschneider moved out of range.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider takes one to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a lazy right hand but Dirkschneider sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masvidal connects with a jab.
Dirkschneider closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masvidal quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masvidal is positioning himself well to prevent Dirkschneider advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masvidal wants to improve his position but Dirkschneider is controlling well.
Dirkschneider is controlling the pace.
Dirkschneider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Masvidal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dirkschneider has closed the distance and engaged Masvidal in a clinch.
Dirkschneider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirkschneider successfully pulls guard.
Masvidal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dirkschneider is working an open guard so Masvidal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Dirkschneider avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirkschneider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dirkschneider was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Masvidal is trying to get back to his feet.
Dirkschneider wants to control but Masvidal is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal throws Dirkschneider to one side and escapes!
Dirkschneider misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Dirkschneider both land. Nice combination.
Masvidal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dirkschneider has his takedown stuffed
and Masvidal counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masvidal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masvidal wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Udo Dirkschneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Dirkschneider slips under a jab.
Masvidal loads up on a big right hand but Dirkschneider slips the punch.
Masvidal scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal throws a hook but Dirkschneider avoids it easily.
Dirkschneider looks to land a right hand but Masvidal moved out of range.
Dirkschneider misses with a body punch
and Masvidal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirkschneider slips a jab from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masvidal counters with a stiff right hand.
Dirkschneider clinches.
Dirkschneider is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masvidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider taking a breather.
Dirkschneider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masvidal is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirkschneider breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dirkschneider.
Dirkschneider throws a combination that misses
and Masvidal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masvidal scores with a decent looking hook.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirkschneider.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dirkschneider fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a glancing blow to the side of Dirkschneider's head.
Dirkschneider ducks right into an uppercut from Masvidal.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
Dirkschneider throws a big counter combination but Masvidal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirkschneider walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirkschneider tries for a takedown but Masvidal circles away easily
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dirkschneider tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dirkschneider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masvidal pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirkschneider back to the cage. Masvidal follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masvidal misses with the combination.
Dirkschneider looking to score a takedown here. Masvidal is defending well but Dirkschneider drives through and ends up in Masvidal's guard.
Dirkschneider wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is looking to stand up but Dirkschneider isn't so interested in that idea.
Udo Dirkschneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dirkschneider throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Masvidal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masvidal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shirley Crabtree (ranked 2963 p4p, 3596 weight class) and Magnus Hardie (ranked 128 p4p, 147 weight class). Shirley Crabtree has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shirley Crabtree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Hardie!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardie moves away from the strike by Crabtree.
Crabtree takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardie moves in looking to clinch but Crabtree pushes him off.
Crabtree is looking to counter punch.
Crabtree throws a right hand that misses
and Hardie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Crabtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Crabtree's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crabtree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardie tries to clinch up.
Hardie lands a left and a right that send Crabtree crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Crabtree is rocked!
It looks like Shirley Crabtree has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crabtree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Crabtree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crabtree looks to land a left hand but Hardie moved out of range nicely.
Crabtree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardie moves away.
Hardie drops Crabtree with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Crabtree looks back up at him and smiles so Hardie waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Crabtree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardie moves away from the strike by Crabtree.
Hardie tries to close the distance and clinch but Crabtree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardie weaves into range and cracks Crabtree right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Crabtree goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hardie is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Hardie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 1906 p4p, 2101 weight class) and Randy Curran (ranked 219 p4p, 231 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Curran!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Curran trying to control but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Curran is working away.
Biscuit slips a nice elbow through Curran's hands, connecting with Curran's forehead.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Curran gets full guard.
Biscuit trying to control but Curran is working from the bottom.
Curran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curran working for a triangle but Biscuit defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biscuit defends it easily.
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biscuit is aware though and is defending well.
Curran wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit advances position into side control!
Curran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Curran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biscuit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curran punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Curran is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Biscuit working Curran over with strikes.
Curran wants to get back to full guard.
Curran manages to get to full guard.
We've been hearing that Biscuit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Biscuit works over Curran with some ground and pound from guard.
Curran looking for a sweep. Not yet Curran, not yet.
Biscuit looking to sit in guard and control but Curran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Curran trying to control but Biscuit is working from the bottom.
Biscuit has his hands on Curran's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biscuit keeping full guard, as Curran tries to pass.
Biscuit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curran's guard.
Biscuit passes Curran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit prevents Curran from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Curran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Biscuit is aware though and is defending well.
Curran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Biscuit throws a big elbow that misses.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Curran pushes Biscuit off and gets back to his feet.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biscuit manages to avoid it.
Curran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit connects with a jab.
Curran throws a leg kick which misses Biscuit's front leg but catches the back leg as Biscuit tries to avoid it.
Biscuit tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Biscuit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curran was well out of range. Poor timing from Biscuit.
Curran misses with a right hand
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Curran taking some punishment here, with Biscuit in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
Curran actively working from the bottom here.
Biscuit uses his free foot to push down on Curran's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Curran.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit 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.
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit throws a looping overhand right but Curran ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curran throws a front kick aimed at Biscuit's knee but Biscuit avoids it well.
Curran misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biscuit under the eye.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Curran throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit scores with a sloppy right hand. Curran should have avoided that one.
Curran swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Biscuit feinted with a counter takedown.
Curran throws a solid leg kick but Biscuit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit misses with a takedown
and Curran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit attempts a counter takedown but Curran avoids it well and moves away.
Biscuit slips under a jab from Curran.
Biscuit with a poor takedown
letting Curran counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curran wants to land a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
Curran swinging wildly here.
Curran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biscuit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit slips under a jab from Curran.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Curran is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curran at a distance.
Curran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit defending well as Curran loads up on a big left hand.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biscuit clinches.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Curran avoids the elbow strike from Biscuit, against the cage.
Curran prevents a body shot from Biscuit.
Still in the clinch, Biscuit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biscuit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Curran gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Biscuit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit gets underhooks to prevent Curran's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Curran as Biscuit tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Biscuit.
Curran goes for a takedown attempt but Biscuit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Curran misses with a leg kick
and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
Biscuit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Biscuit scoring with punches from side control.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Curran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Curran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biscuit's guard! Nice work there by Curran!
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biscuit is trying to keep Curran in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran throws a big right hand that misses.
Curran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curran postures up.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit seems keen to control Curran's posture.
Curran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curran wants to control from the top but Biscuit keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Curran tries to free his leg and advance position but Biscuit is retaining full guard.
Curran throws a big elbow that misses.
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Curran looking to pass the guard.
Biscuit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Curran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Biscuit controls Curran momentarily but Curran frees himself.
Biscuit wants to sweep but no luck.
Biscuit pulls Curran in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Biscuit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curran misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Biscuit stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Curran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit'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. This is the final round!
Biscuit is looking to clinch but Curran is avoiding it.
Biscuit drives through with a takedown into Curran's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Curran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curran working for submissions but it's allowed Biscuit to get to half guard.
Curran is looking to control Biscuit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curran avoid being mounted?
Biscuit working Curran over with strikes.
Curran tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Curran wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
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. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Curran's temple.
Curran is refusing to be controlled, as Biscuit sits in half guard.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Curran trying to hold on to Biscuit's head to control him but Biscuit postures up.
Curran might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biscuit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Biscuit is controlling the pace.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Biscuit working Curran over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Biscuit trying to control from Curran's half guard. Curran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Curran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biscuit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Curran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biscuit has managed to get both his arms back between Curran's legs - danger averted.
Biscuit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Curran keeps moving.
Curran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curran is still trying to improve position.
Curran is trying to control the position but Biscuit postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Biscuit escapes and throws Curran's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biscuit working away.
Curran tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
Curran wants to control but Biscuit postures up.
Biscuit looks up at the clock and then as Curran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Biscuit smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Curran takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Biscuit landing a few strikes.
Curran manages to get back to half guard.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biscuit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curran wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit working over Curran with some ground and pound. Curran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Curran kicks off Biscuit and gets to his feet.
Biscuit misses the jab.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran tries a low kick but Biscuit avoids it.
Biscuit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Biscuit slips a jab from Curran.
Biscuit lands with a straight right. Curran didn't see that one coming.
Biscuit moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Biscuit lands a body shot.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biscuit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schmorgen Biscuit!
After the big win, Schmorgen Biscuit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Rbn (ranked 1907 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 225 p4p, 307 weight class). John Rbn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seehaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seehaver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seehaver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seehaver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rbn defends well and Seehaver ends up having to push Rbn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rbn blocks a jab.
Seehaver manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rbn on his heels. He'll look to pass Rbn's guard now, I'm sure.
Rbn uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rbn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Seehaver sprawling to the canvas! Seehaver rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rbn finish him?!
 Seehaver is rocked!
 It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
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!
Rbn fakes the body blow, causing Seehaver to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Seehaver goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Rbn!
A less than humble John Rbn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mana Festation (ranked 1536 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 167 p4p, 121 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festation thuds his shin into the meat of Tori's side.
Festation fails to land with a series of punches.
And Tori tries to counter it with a takedown but Festation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Festation as he avoids it easily.
Festation is looking to counter the offense by Tori and move into the clinch.
Festation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Festation misses
and Tori counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Festation.
Tori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Festation lands a high kick!
Festation lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tori or perhaps it was just good defense by Festation, which made it look bad.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Tori misses with an uppercut
and Festation counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Festation.
Festation tries to land a knee to the head but Tori blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Festation holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Festation.
Tori tries to pull guard but Festation forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tori tries to pull guard but Festation forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Festation lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Tori controls the action.
Tori jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Festation walks away with a smile on his face. Tori gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Festation doesn't manage to clinch there - Tori circles away.
Tori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tori throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Festation's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Festation plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Festation keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tori tries to score a power double leg takedown but Festation sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tori somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tori tries to land a front kick but Festation steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A low kick lands for Festation.
Festation lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Festation checks it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Festation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Festation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Tori misses its intended target.
Festation fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tori just manages to avoid it.
Festation throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tori shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Festation napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Tori are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Tori crashes against the mat.
Festation tries to escape but Tori is in control.
Tori in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tori tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Festation taking punishment in the form of punches.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Festation is working hard here to advance position.
Festation manages to get back to half guard.
Festation is trying to get back to full guard.
Tori sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Festation defending well though.
Tori is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Festation!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation tries to lock up and control but Tori gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tori jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Festation manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Tori's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Festation manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Festation makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Festation.
Tori forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tori there.
Festation wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tori is looking for a kimura here.
Tori has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Festation wants to improve his position but Tori is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Festation 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.
Tori throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
That kick from Festation tenderised Tori's leg. Tori is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Festation scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tori is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Festation gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tori tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Tori back against the cage.
Tori jumps guard but Festation stands there with Tori around his waist. Tori gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Tori is trying to pull guard but Festation turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rap Tori.
Festation slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Tori avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
Festation misses with a punch to the body.
Tori can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Festation creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Festation presses Tori against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tori's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tori gets control of Festation's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tori will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Festation gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing Festation from standing up.
Tori controls Festation momentarily but Festation frees himself.
Festation might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tori working for a triangle but Festation defends it easily.
Tori working a defensive guard but Festation passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tori is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Festation is tapping! Great win for Tori!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamakinme Crazy (ranked 2701 p4p, 902 weight class) and David Gomes (ranked 358 p4p, 139 weight class). Gomes has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. David Gomes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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183
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamakinme Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes.
Gomes slips under a jab.
And Gomes tries to counter it with a takedown but Crazy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crazy looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Crazy throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Crazy.
Crazy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crazy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes moves into full mount!
Gomes has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Crazy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Gomes!
David Gomes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 301 p4p, 2329 weight class) and Thor Fresh (ranked 36 p4p, 261 weight class). Urameshi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smile Bomb. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Fresh!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Urameshi wants to stand but Fresh is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fresh looking to pass the guard.
Fresh trying to control but Urameshi is working from the bottom.
Urameshi pushes Fresh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a left to the body.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Fresh ducks down to avoid it.
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Fresh with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Urameshi.
Fresh prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Fresh looking for a takedown.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh jumps guard but Urameshi stands there with Fresh around his waist. Fresh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fresh has double underhooks.
Fresh tries to land a knee to the head but Urameshi blocks with his arms.
Fresh breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Fresh saw that one coming.
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Fresh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fresh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown but Urameshi shows good takedown defense.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Fresh's body.
Fresh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Fresh didn't see that one coming.
Fresh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Fresh's head.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fresh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urameshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fresh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Fresh moved out of range nicely.
Fresh clinches with his opponent.
Urameshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fresh.
Fresh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urameshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fresh thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fresh was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a combination. Fresh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Urameshi throws out a powerful jab.
Fresh shoots and misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fresh is rocked!
Fresh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Urameshi tries to avoid it but Fresh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Urameshi to the ground. Urameshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fresh throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fresh.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Fresh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fresh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Urameshi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fresh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Fresh is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fresh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urameshi lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fresh blocking some punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi tries to work over Fresh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fresh seems to have recovered his senses.
Fresh breaks from the clinch.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Fresh shoots in but Urameshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urameshi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fresh is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Fresh is out of range.
Fresh misses with a hook
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Fresh shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Fresh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Fresh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Fresh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fresh with a poor takedown
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
Fresh slips under a jab.
Urameshi leaves Fresh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Urameshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusuke Urameshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Fresh.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fresh moves away.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fresh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh tries to clinch there but Urameshi circles away.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fresh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fresh moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Thor Fresh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Fresh throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fresh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urameshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Fresh shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fresh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fresh looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fresh with a lazy takedown attempt
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fresh is breathing heavily.
Urameshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fresh walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusuke Urameshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Fresh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fresh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fresh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fresh misses with a takedown
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urameshi takes a swing at Fresh's ribcage but misses.
Fresh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi cracks Fresh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fresh staying out of range there.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Fresh counters with a three punch combo that has Urameshi backing up. Urameshi nods at Fresh to acknowledge the strikes.
Fresh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fresh is defended easily by Urameshi.
Fresh fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Fresh moves into the clinch.
Fresh is trying to pull guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Urameshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fresh's efforts to push away.
Fresh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fresh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi cracks Fresh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fresh looks to clinch
and Urameshi scores with a counter punch that sends Fresh to the canvas! Urameshi smells blood - he's punishing Fresh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fresh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi retains his lightweight title!
Yusuke Urameshi 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 Ronnie White (ranked 299 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Kalu Koli (ranked 49 p4p, 190 weight class). White's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battlesick. Koli has chosen Two Steps From Hell - Unbreakable as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ronnie White 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalu Koli!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koli wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Koli throws a sloppy head kick
and White makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Koli tries to clinch up.
Koli lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Koli!
A solid leg kick lands there for Koli.
Koli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Koli sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koli.
A little feinted left hand from White on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koli works the jab nicely.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab lands there for Koli.
White plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Koli swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Koli face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronnie White!
A very excited looking Ronnie White 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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