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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riaan Pierce (ranked 5333 p4p, 5199 weight class) and David Core (ranked 620 p4p, 615 weight class). Core has chosen Undead as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riaan Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Core!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Core looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pierce!
Pierce is looking to get back to his feet here but Core is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pierce's back.
Core tries to keep control of the position but Pierce is staying busy.
I would not like to be Pierce right now.
Pierce tries to break free.
Pierce preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Core.
Pierce is trying to stand back up.
Pierce just trying to survive but Core is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce rolls, trying to escape but Core keeps control of the position.
Pierce trying to control the position but Core manages to sink in the hooks.
Core is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pierce with him. Pierce is trying to defend but Core has an arm under the chin now! Pierce grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Core!
David Core really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barnes (ranked 3414 p4p, 7118 weight class) and Ryan Sampson (ranked 356 p4p, 522 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Barnes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes feints and then cracks Sampson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sampson down.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Sampson persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Sampson tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Sampson looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Sampson with an uppercut!
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sampson. That did some damage!
Sampson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sampson there as he acknowledges the shot.
 It looks like Ryan Sampson has been cut.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Sampson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barnes counters with a head kick that drops Sampson to the mat! Sampson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Sampson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Sampson off balance momentarily.
Sampson has a takedown stuffed.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sampson! Barnes lets Sampson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sampson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Sampson looks winded!
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Sampson.
Sampson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Barnes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sampson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Barnes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steve Barnes!
Steve Barnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MKFC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Slade (ranked 3402 p4p, 3439 weight class) and Deon Big Daddy (ranked 341 p4p, 346 weight class). Big Daddy has chosen Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator as his entrance music. Simon Slade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Slade!
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, Deon Big Daddy !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Daddy drives through and clinches with Slade against the cage.
Big Daddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Daddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slade backwards.
Big Daddy lands with a right to the head.
 It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.
Slade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Daddy darts in and clinches Slade up against the cage.
Big Daddy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Daddy works on Slade's body with a couple of short punches.
Big Daddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slade throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Daddy .
Slade blocks a body shot from Big Daddy .
Slade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Daddy pushes Slade up against the cage in a clinch.
Big Daddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Slade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Big Daddy is keeping busy.
Slade blocks a body shot from Big Daddy .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Daddy .
Big Daddy presses Slade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slade blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Daddy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy lands with a light punch inside.
Big Daddy lands a left hand.
A short left from Big Daddy .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Daddy .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Big Daddy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Big Daddy as the two fighters clinch.
Slade is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Big Daddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slade misses with some punches.
Big Daddy presses Slade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Daddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slade backwards.
Big Daddy is working Slade over against the cage.
Big Daddy lands with a right to the head.
Slade prevents a body shot from Big Daddy .
A hook to the body from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Big Daddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slade's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy pushes Slade against the cage. Big Daddy is working some dirty boxing. Big Daddy pushes off with a quick right hook! Slade goes down! Slade tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Big Daddy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deon Big Daddy !
After the fight, Deon Big Daddy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luck Chiddell (ranked 4355 p4p, 3682 weight class) and Enrique Machado (ranked 569 p4p, 497 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luck Chiddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enrique Machado!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chiddell to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Enrique Machado has been cut.
Chiddell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado misses with a right hand
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado is rocked!
Machado tries for a takedown but Chiddell circles away easily
and Chiddell counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Machado out cold! What a finish! Chiddell is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luck Chiddell!
After the big win, Luck Chiddell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myke Bonner (ranked 2675 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Jax Sigthorsson (ranked 285 p4p, 361 weight class). Bonner comes to the cage accompanied by Robert Tepper - Theres No Easy Way Out. Sigthorsson has chosen Black Balloons Reprise (ft. Denzel Curry) - Flying Lotus as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myke Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Sigthorsson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner connects with a high kick.
Sigthorsson is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Bonner has cracked Sigthorsson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Bonner lands another huge swinging hook and Sigthorsson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sigthorsson, before Bonner can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Myke Bonner!
Myke Bonner 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Imanari (ranked 2910 p4p, 3074 weight class) and Jung Ho Park (ranked 308 p4p, 322 weight class). Imanari comes to the cage accompanied by Yoshida Brothers: Rising. Jung Ho Park has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihiro Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jung Ho Park!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Imanari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Park has closed the distance and engaged Imanari in a clinch.
Imanari jumps guard but Park stands there with Imanari around his waist. Imanari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Imanari has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Park uses from the top position.
Imanari seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Imanari is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Park rolls with it to try and escape but Imanari cranks on the arm and Park is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akihiro Imanari!
Akihiro Imanari spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravana Lanka (ranked 2978 p4p, 3521 weight class) and Mauricio Payne (ranked 380 p4p, 430 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravana Lanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Payne!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lanka clinches up with Payne and pushes him back against the cage.
Lanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lanka avoiding damage as Payne throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lanka.
It looks like Mauricio Payne has been cut.
Lanka lands a left hand.
Lanka is working Payne over against the cage.
Payne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lanka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lanka lands with a left to the head.
Payne looks winded!
Lanka lands a nice uppercut.
Payne is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lanka.
Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Lanka finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Lanka.
Lanka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lanka creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Payne drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ravana Lanka!
Ravana Lanka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 1453 p4p, 5086 weight class) and Chod Piiice (ranked 206 p4p, 563 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chod Piiice!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick punishes Piiice's body with a nice straight punch.
Broderick lands with a hook. Piiice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Chod Piiice has been cut.
Piiice needs to keep his hands up - Broderick had a free shot at his head there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Broderick enables Piiice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Broderick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Piiice trying to control but Broderick is working from the bottom.
Broderick is looking to stand up but Piiice isn't so interested in that idea.
Piiice throws a big right hand that misses.
Piiice drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Broderick dives on top into guard.
Broderick is looking to stand up but Piiice won't let him.
Piiice has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piiice seems keen to control Broderick 's posture.
Piiice has a closed guard, preventing Broderick from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piiice working a defensive guard here.
Broderick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Piiice controls Broderick momentarily but Broderick frees himself.
Piiice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broderick is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Broderick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piiice is proving hard to escape from.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Broderick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piiice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piiice wants to clinch
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Broderick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piiice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Broderick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Broderick .
Broderick moves away from the strike by Piiice.
The crowd cheers as Broderick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Piiice doesn't seem phased though.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broderick drops Piiice with a naaaaasty hook - Piiice is in real trouble here! Broderick dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Howardson (ranked 2146 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 319 p4p, 434 weight class). Jubei Akechi 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Howardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akechi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akechi somewhat.
Howardson misses with a series of wild punches.
Howardson looks to land a combination but Akechi avoids it well.
Akechi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Howardson to the ground. Akechi is now in Howardson's guard.
Akechi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akechi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Howardson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akechi is controlling him.
Howardson keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi postures up and lands a big shot to Howardson's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akechi working his ground and pound in the gym.
Akechi works over Howardson with some ground and pound from guard.
Akechi distracts Howardson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Akechi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Akechi stops Howardson from standing up.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akechi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Akechi lands a couple of digs.
Akechi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akechi scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akechi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akechi lands a couple of elbows.
Howardson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Howardson tries to get out of the position.
Akechi scoring with some ground and pound.
Akechi forces his way into half guard.
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!
Akechi is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Akechi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Howardson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Howardson shrugs it off.
Howardson taking shots to the head.
Akechi raining down shots from the mount!
Akechi working the ground and pound effectively.
Akechi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi lands a couple of good shots and Howardson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi landing with strikes.
Howardson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
 Howardson is rocked!
Howardson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akechi on the ground.
Howardson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Howardson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akechi is punishing Howardson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Akechi is raining down hard shots and and Howardson has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
Michael Howardson spoke after the fight, saying 'I apologize to my fans for this defeat, I will continue training hard and come back stronger.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Miles (ranked 1162 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Valentino Piskochini (ranked 181 p4p, 523 weight class). Ricardo Miles has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Miles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Piskochini!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piskochini dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Miles thumps Piskochini with a low kick.
Miles missing with a left hand there. Piskochini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Piskochini or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles, which made it look bad.
Piskochini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piskochini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.
Miles is looking for a counter combo.
Ricardo Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentino Piskochini.
Piskochini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valentino Piskochini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Piskochini tries for a takedown but Miles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles throws a low kick, looking for Piskochini's leg but Piskochini calmly moves out of range.
Miles throws a body shot but no joy.
Miles stuffs the takedown.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Piskochini slips the punch.
Piskochini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miles pinned against the cage. Miles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piskochini blocks a leg kick.
Piskochini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miles.
Miles looks to land a right hand but Piskochini moved out of range.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Piskochini misses with a takedown attempt - Miles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Piskochini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles misses with a double jab.
Piskochini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Piskochini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Piskochini thinking.
Piskochini takes one to the chin there.
Piskochini blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piskochini was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles.
Piskochini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piskochini looks for a takedown but Miles sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piskochini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miles.
Piskochini looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Piskochini or perhaps it was just good defense by Miles, which made it look bad.
Miles lands a jab to the head.
Miles looks to throw the jab but Piskochini is out of range.
Miles sends Piskochini crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Miles is motioning to the referee to let Piskochini up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Piskochini is rocked!
It looks like Valentino Piskochini has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles connects with a solid leg kick.
Piskochini is still on wobbly legs! Can Miles finish him?
Miles drops Piskochini with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Piskochini! Miles dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Miles!
Ricardo Miles retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ricardo Miles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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