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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colton Ortiz (ranked 3313 p4p, 2909 weight class) and Edgar Bravo (ranked 338 p4p, 307 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good takedowns
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgar Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bravo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ortiz checks a leg kick.
Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortiz or not.
Bravo stalls.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo works over Ortiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Bravo tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bravo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bravo misses.
Bravo misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Come on Bravo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bravo smiles and moves away.
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo stalling the fight.
Bravo stalling.
Bravo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bravo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Bravo won't allow it.
Bravo stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo gets underhooks to prevent Ortiz's takedown attempt.
Bravo digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bravo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bravo.
Bravo pushes Ortiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bravo.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bravo lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bravo.
Bravo stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Bravo lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bravo tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Bravo avoiding damage.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Ortiz circles away.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bravo.
Bravo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bravo lands a jab to the head.
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
A quick step to the side and Ortiz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edgar Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Ortiz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo throws a low kick but Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
Ortiz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bravo lands a high kick!
Edgar Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Ortiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edgar Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Bravo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bravo.
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Bravo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bravo misses with a few strikes there.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Bravo drives through and clinches with Ortiz against the cage.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Bravo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bravo - that landed with a thud.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Bravo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bravo has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bravo is looking to clinch.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Ortiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Bravo 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!
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bravo sprawls and moves away.
Bravo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ortiz is out of range and Bravo settles back down.
Bravo is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Bravo misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Ortiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ortiz misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bravo sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bravo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bravo controlling the action here for a moment.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz fails to pull guard.
Edgar Bravo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bravo tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ortiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ortiz.
Bravo pushes Ortiz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bravo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Ortiz in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bravo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bravo pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bravo manages to circle out of the way.
Bravo tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz tries to counter with a takedown but Bravo is quick to defend against it.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bravo.
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
Ortiz tries to counter by clinching up but Bravo breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo clinches up against the cage.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Bravo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Bravo - that landed with a thud.
Bravo is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Bravo to work.
A short left from Bravo.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Colton Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edgar Bravo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bravo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Bravo!
A very excited looking Edgar Bravo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam McKnight (ranked 3392 p4p, 3275 weight class) and Akello McGee (ranked 455 p4p, 446 weight class). McKnight comes to the cage accompanied by Praise The Lord (Da Shine) - A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta. Akello McGee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Liam McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akello McGee!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKnight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight scoring well with a low kick there.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKnight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McKnight defends it well.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKnight misses with the combination.
McKnight throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKnight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKnight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
A combination from McGee does no damage.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGee is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
We've been told by McKnight's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKnight gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
McKnight has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKnight, pushing him back against the cage.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to pull guard but McKnight has him pressed against the cage.
McKnight is working McGee over against the cage.
McKnight breaks the clinch.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee with the counter takedown but McKnight avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKnight takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKnight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKnight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McGee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKnight tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
McGee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKnight loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKnight.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McKnight is looking to land body kicks.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKnight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKnight throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKnight.
McKnight lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKnight throws a right hand that McGee ducks under and follows up with a left that McGee also avoids with ease.
McGee wants to counter the offense by McKnight and move into the clinch position.
McGee clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGee throws an elbow but misses.
McKnight avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
McGee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKnight is defending well for now.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McKnight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcKnight.
McGee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKnight tries to avoid it but McGee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKnight to the ground. McKnight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKnight looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McKnight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like McKnight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGee rushes McKnight and presses him up against the cage.
McKnight blocks an elbow strike from McGee.
McKnight blocks the elbow strike.
McKnight is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight misses with an uppercut.
McKnight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Liam McKnight is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from McKnight. Those never looked like landing.
McKnight sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! McKnight avoids it this time.
Liam McKnight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKnight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
McGee wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McGee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McKnight misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but McKnight pushes him off.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McGee avoids the head kick by McKnight.
McGee doesn't manage to clinch there - McKnight circles away.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee moves out of range as McKnight throws a body kick.
McGee clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKnight is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
McGee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKnight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKnight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGee dives in and scores a takedown into McKnight's guard.
McKnight has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McGee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McGee keeps control of McKnight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McGee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McKnight.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee blocks a jab.
McGee clinches up with McKnight and pushes him back against the cage.
McKnight blocks an elbow strike.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into McKnight's ribcage.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKnight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McKnight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKnight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McKnight dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McKnight throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a single leg into guard. McKnight didn't expect that.
McKnight manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGee.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKnight avoids a wild elbow strike from McGee.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akello McGee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKnight lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKnight is trying to break the clinch but McGee has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKnight is keeping busy.
McGee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKnight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGee can turn it around.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKnight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
McKnight manages to break the clinch.
McKnight throws a leg kick
and McGee moves into the clinch.
McKnight is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McKnight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McKnight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McKnight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight avoids the elbow strike from McGee, against the cage.
McGee has McKnight pressed against the cage, preventing McKnight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McKnight tries to circle away but McGee has him pinned against the cage.
McKnight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKnight is looking to land body kicks.
McKnight has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
McKnight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee wants to clinch up but McKnight keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from McKnight.
McGee is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
McGee blocks a head kick by McKnight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKnight throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from McKnight does no damage.
McKnight misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKnight swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McKnight looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee rushes McKnight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKnight trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed McKnight into the cage.
McKnight avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Akello McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is trying to drag McKnight to the mat but McKnight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee wants a takedown.
Liam McKnight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akello McGee.
McGee tries a knee to the head but McKnight blocks it.
McGee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKnight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on McKnight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam McKnight.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKnight, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McKnight!
Liam McKnight managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Smalls (ranked 2115 p4p, 2968 weight class) and Viktor Mendoza (ranked 286 p4p, 399 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jupiter Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Smalls.
Smalls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendoza lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smalls checks a leg kick.
Smalls went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Mendoza.
Smalls moves into the clinch successfully.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Smalls holds him up against the cage and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza misses the jab.
Smalls closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to maintain a safe position but Smalls gets an underhook and turns Mendoza into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Smalls is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Smalls forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Smalls keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Smalls has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mendoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smalls walks away with a smile on his face. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jupiter Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Mendoza.
Mendoza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Viktor Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls has closed the distance and engaged Mendoza in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
Mendoza is trying to break free.
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Viktor Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Smalls both land. Nice combination.
Mendoza misses with a head kick.
As Mendoza looks to move away, Smalls throws a big counter combo but Mendoza just gets out of the way.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses
and Smalls counters with a straight right hand.
Mendoza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smalls counters with a huge left! Mendoza is in big trouble! He's backing up but Smalls isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mendoza from any more damage. A dominating finish by Smalls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jupiter Smalls!
Jupiter Smalls very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hendersons (ranked 1868 p4p, 1930 weight class) and Eka Pradana (ranked 213 p4p, 220 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Hendersons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eka Pradana!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pradana tries to clinch there but Hendersons circles away.
Pradana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pradana throws a nice looking combination but Hendersons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eka Pradana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Pradana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pradana lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Hendersons.
Danga de danga de dang - Pradana scores with a four punch combination!
Hendersons tries for a takedown but Pradana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pradana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendersons.
Hendersons needs to keep his hands up - Pradana had a free shot at his head there.
Hendersons dodges the punch combination from Pradana.
Some wild striking there from Pradana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradana lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pradana.
Pradana scores with a sloppy right hand. Hendersons should have avoided that one.
Pradana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pradana tries to bum rush Hendersons with a series of wild strikes but Hendersons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendersons shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pradana as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hendersons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pradana throws a one two combo.
Hendersons throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pradana's waist but Pradana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendersons off to one side.
Pradana moves into the clinch.
Pradana prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendersons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pradana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hendersons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pradana has managed to get both his arms back between Hendersons's legs - danger averted.
Pradana landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons keeping moving, preventing Pradana from controlling successfully.
Hendersons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pradana trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendersons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pradana chips away with some ground and pound.
Hendersons seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hendersons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pradana defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Pradana wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving.
Pradana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendersons's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pradana wants to pass the guard but Hendersons is keeping the position.
Pradana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pradana is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendersons has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pradana wants to control from the top but Hendersons keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pradana wants to pass the guard but Hendersons is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eka Pradana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good leg kick by Pradana.
Pradana looks to land a combination but Hendersons avoids it well.
Pradana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pradana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendersons slips a jab and a cross from Pradana.
Hendersons changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pradana tries to avoid it but Hendersons manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pradana to the ground. Pradana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pradana misses with a combination
and Hendersons counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pradana trying to hold on to Hendersons's head to control him but Hendersons postures up.
Pradana is trying to stand up here but Hendersons is controlling him well.
Hendersons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hendersons is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pradana is just riding it out for now. Hendersons eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradana looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pradana pushes Hendersons off, looking to escape but Hendersons dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Pradana is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Hendersons!
Eka Pradana was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time we meet, I'll destroy you.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Sanchez (ranked 2790 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Marvin Watts (ranked 393 p4p, 403 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hector Sanchez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hector Sanchez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 Amsterdam, Hector Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Watts!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watts slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Watts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watts scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Watts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Watts off the cage and back into range.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Sanchez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Watts sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Watts scores with a four punch combination!
Watts throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watts.
Watts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Watts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanchez.
Watts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sanchez with a body shot.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Watts moves away and avoids it.
Watts throws a counter combo.
Watts misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watts.
Watts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watts misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Sanchez misses its intended target.
Watts throws a combination that misses
and Sanchez counters with a single leg into guard. Watts didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez passes Watts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Watts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Watts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Sanchez is trying to control. Watts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sanchez is trying to work for a kimura but Watts is defending well.
Well, if Sanchez 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.
Sanchez uses his free foot to push down on Watts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watts squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sanchez working for a guillotine from mount but Watts is in no mood to give up.
Watts's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Watts is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Sanchez!
Hector Sanchez 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 1419 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Xi Li (ranked 201 p4p, 394 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Super Freak. The crowd seem to be enjoying Li's choice of entrance music: HYFR by Drake featuring Lil Wayne. Xi Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xi Li!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li lands with a slapping head kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Li using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Li obliges.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li lands with a light punch inside.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams is pushing Li up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Li clear over his head and slammed him to 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams controlling the position well here. Li rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Williams lands strikes to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to stand back up.
Li rolls, trying to escape but Williams keeps control of the position.
Williams is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Li knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Li for a finish.
I would not like to be Li right now.
Li is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Williams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Li staying busy and making it hard for Williams to control.
Li trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
Li tries to break free.
Li trying to get back to his feet but Williams is in full control for now.
Williams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Li.
Williams lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
Williams controlling the position well here. Li rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Williams's arms.
Williams wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xi Li will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Li moves into the clinch.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries a body shot but Li blocks it.
Li using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Li improves position.
Li throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Li throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Juice Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams connects with a right that clearly hurt Li. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Williams proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Li collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juice Williams!
Post fight, Juice Williams stared into the camera and said 'I put it on the line every time! No matter who no matter where!'.
Xi Li was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm young , I'll be back. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Riker (ranked 3537 p4p, 2864 weight class) and Jack Tupp (ranked 389 p4p, 320 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tupp's choice of entrance music: Black No. 1. Jack Tupp is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265
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8 - 8 - 0 |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Tupp!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker misses with a takedown
and Tupp counters with a three punch combo that has Riker backing up. Riker nods at Tupp to acknowledge the strikes.
Tupp lands a nice hook to Riker's body. Riker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riker is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riker tries for a takedown but Tupp circles away easily
and Tupp counters with a crisp one two that drops Riker! Tupp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riker to his feet! Riker is in big trouble!
 Riker is rocked!
Tupp shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Tupp slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Tupp lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack Tupp!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Takamura (ranked 2349 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Ryan Texas (ranked 280 p4p, 340 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Light - Shocking Lemon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Texas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Takamura lands.
Takamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Texas under the eye.
Texas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Takamura.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takamura. Texas shrugs it off though.
That kick from Takamura tenderised Texas's leg. Texas is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Texas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
Texas defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Texas doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Texas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Texas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid body kick from Takamura.
Takamura connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Texas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas swinging wildly here.
Texas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Texas misses with a two punch combination.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura works Texas's body with a nice hook.
Takamura cracks Texas with a good jab.
Takamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Texas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Texas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Texas.
Takamura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura lands a nice shot that snaps Texas's head back.
Takamura with a nice cross.
Texas throws a series of punches but Takamura avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
A low kick lands for Takamura.
Texas misses with a jab to the body
and Takamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takamura.
Takamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Texas takes a shot to the head.
Texas fails to pull guard.
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Texas in his tracks for a moment.
Texas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Texas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Texas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takamura smiles and moves away.
Takeshi Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
Takamura lands a jab to Texas's midsection.
Takamura scores with a jab to the head.
Texas walks into a jab.
Texas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takamura. Takamura obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takamura lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Texas does no damage.
It looked like Takamura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Texas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Texas misses with a double jab
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Texas takes one to the side of the head.
Texas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamura digs a good body shot into Texas's ribs.
Texas fails to land with a series of punches.
Texas looks winded!
Takamura dips to his left and cracks Texas with an uppercut!
Texas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Texas misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Takamura.
Takamura scores with a hook.
Takamura cracks a nice hook into Texas's ribs.
Texas misses with a looping right.
Takamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Texas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Texas scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Texas fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura scores with a jab.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Texas.
Texas drops his hands momentarily and Takamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Texas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takamura scores with a hook to the body. Texas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Takamura lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takamura sizes up Texas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura thows a body kick. Texas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takamura lands a jab to the head.
 Texas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Texas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Texas is still on wobbly legs! Can Takamura finish him?
Texas leaves his chin hanging out and Takamura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Texas crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeshi Takamura!
Takeshi Takamura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 651 p4p, 1893 weight class) and Max Harris (ranked 83 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Harris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
Harris is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Harris is defending it well.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Harris buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Harris right now.
Harris looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Harris has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Gracie has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Harris taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Gracie doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kron Gracie!
Post fight, Kron Gracie took to the microphone: 'I'll give a choke to anyone on the roster who wants it!!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 1997 p4p, 1100 weight class) and Dennis Rader (ranked 236 p4p, 126 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Rader!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denovan gets a double leg takedown into Rader's guard.
Denovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rader has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denovan has managed to get both his arms back between Rader's legs - danger averted.
Denovan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Denovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rader.
Rader wants to control but Denovan postures up.
Rader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Denovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Denovan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rader down.
Rader takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Denovan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rader struggling a bit here.
Rader tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denovan is putting a hurting on Rader here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rader is trying to get back to half guard.
Rader manages to work his way to half guard, despite Denovan's best efforts.
Denovan decides to stand up.
We've been told by Denovan's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rader misses the target.
Jab, jab by Denovan - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denovan scores with a nice right hand.
Denovan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rader throws a hook but Denovan avoids it easily.
Denovan misses with a takedown attempt - Rader sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rader throws out a loose jab but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader lands a nice shot that snaps Denovan's head back.
A left and a right from Rader both land. Nice combination.
Dennis Rader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denovan manages to avoid it.
Denovan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denovan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rader throws a shot from downtown. Denovan moves away and avoids it.
Denovan throws a big counter combination but Rader scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Denovan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rader decides to pull guard.
Denovan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rader works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Denovan wants to stand but Rader is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rader looking for a guillotine here but Denovan defends easily.
Rader has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Denovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rader.
Rader tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Denovan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denovan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rader is defending well.
Denovan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rader some visible discomfort.
Rader looking for a sweep but Denovan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rader wants to control but Denovan is having none of it.
Rader looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Denovan lands a shot to the body.
Denovan looking to break Rader's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rader remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Denovan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rader trying to control the hands but Denovan won't let him.
Denovan punishes Rader with strikes from the back mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rader misses with a hook
and Denovan counters with a left to the body.
Denovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rader can do to turn this around?
Denovan throws a poor cross that misses
and Rader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denovan shoots in and bounces Rader off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denovan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denovan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denovan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader controls Denovan momentarily but Denovan frees himself.
Denovan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rader has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jett Denovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denovan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Denovan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Denovan working Rader over with strikes.
Denovan 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.
Rader looking for submissions off his back.
Denovan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Denovan 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.
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily.
Rader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Denovan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rader tries to lock up and control but Denovan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rader regains half guard.
Denovan slips a nice elbow through Rader's hands, connecting with Rader's forehead.
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denovan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily.
Rader has hold of Denovan's hands but Denovan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rader is trying to get back to full guard.
Rader actively working from the bottom here.
Denovan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Denovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denovan working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Denovan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rader is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denovan pulls his head out easily.
Denovan working over Rader with some ground and pound. Rader looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Denovan seems to be working for a kimura but Rader defends the submission attempt.
Rader looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Denovan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Denovan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rader sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rader looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rader trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jett Denovan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Denovan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denovan is working for a kimura but Rader is defending it quite comfortably.
Denovan wants to pass the guard but Rader is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan drops an elbow to the side of Rader's head.
Rader is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Denovan is tapping! Great win for Rader!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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