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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rylee Mannion (ranked 5824 p4p, 5490 weight class) and Yzzof Raeb (ranked 447 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yzzof Raeb enters the cage!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rylee Mannion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yzzof Raeb!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raeb scores with a kick to the body.
Mannion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raeb clinches up with Mannion and pushes him back against the cage.
Raeb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Raeb lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Raeb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raeb lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Raeb.
A short left from Raeb.
Raeb lands a body shot.
Raeb is pressed up against the cage. Mannion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raeb down to the mat. Raeb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raeb's coach down at Hare of the Dog Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Raeb's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mannion tries to clinch up but Raeb circles away and keeps his distance.
Raeb feints a counter leg kick.
Raeb scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mannion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raeb pinned against the cage. Raeb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raeb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mannion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raeb connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raeb scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raeb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mannion. Mannion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raeb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raeb feints a jab promting Mannion to slip. Raeb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mannion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mannion tries to move into range but Raeb moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raeb scores with a leg kick.
Raeb leaves Mannion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raeb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rylee Mannion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mannion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raeb. Raeb obviously looking to wear him down.
Raeb lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raeb connects with a high kick.
Raeb throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mannion is breathing heavily.
Raeb lands with a nice body punch.
Raeb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Raeb moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raeb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raeb digs a good body shot into Mannion's ribs.
Raeb lands a jab.
Raeb instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Raeb.
Raeb cracks Mannion with a nice body shot.
Raeb lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Raeb.
Raeb lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Raeb lands a shoulder strike.
Raeb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
Mannion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raeb scores with a shoulder strike.
Raeb lands with a right to the head.
Raeb breaks from the clinch.
Raeb thumps Mannion with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Raeb, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raeb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raeb connects with a crisp jab.
Raeb clinches up against the cage.
Raeb digs a right hand into Mannion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mannion's gas tank.
Raeb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raeb lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Raeb.
Raeb is working Mannion over against the cage.
Raeb is leaning against Mannion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raeb lands a hook that snaps the head of Mannion backwards.
A right hand to the body from Raeb.
Raeb lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Raeb.
Raeb scores with a shot to the side of Mannion's head.
Raeb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mannion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raeb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mannion momentarily.
 Mannion is rocked!
Yzzof Raeb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raeb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raeb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Mannion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raeb moves into the clinch successfully.
Raeb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raeb gets through Mannion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Raeb - that landed with a thud.
Raeb lands a nice uppercut.
Raeb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raeb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mannion.
Nice body punch from Raeb - that landed with a thud.
Raeb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raeb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raeb presses Mannion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Raeb.
Raeb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannions head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yzzof Raeb 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.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Raeb scores with a leg kick.
Mannion seems to have got his legs back now.
Raeb thuds a left hand into Mannion's body.
Raeb lands with an overhand left.
Raeb lands with a hook. Mannion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Raeb connects with a body shot.
Mannion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raeb.
Raeb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mannion. Mannion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Raeb throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Raeb lands but Mannion takes it in his stride.
Yzzof Raeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raeb lands a jab to the head.
Raeb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mannion, pushing him back against the cage.
Raeb gets through Mannion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mannion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Raeb lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raeb lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mannion to his knees! Raeb keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yzzof Raeb!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 3509 p4p, 4177 weight class) and Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 433 p4p, 493 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beam!
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, Kiryu Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
Kazuma is looking to clinch but Beam is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazuma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Beam.
Beam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kazuma to keep the fight standing.
Beam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beam gets through Kazuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Kazuma prevents a body shot from Beam.
Kazuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beam smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kazuma told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuma's elbow.
Kazuma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Beam lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Beam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazuma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Beam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam scores with a spinning back kick!
Beam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kazuma throws a counter combo.
Kazuma looks to land a combination. Beam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam lands with a hook. Kazuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazuma misses with the combination.
Kazuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kazuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beam swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazuma.
It looked like Beam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beam scores with a hook to the body. Kazuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazuma moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma 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.
Beam lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuma cracks Beam with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Beam looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kazuma finish him?
Beam is rocked!
Beam misses with a body shot.
Oh Beam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazuma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma clinches up against the cage.
Beam seems to have got his legs back now.
Kazuma blocks an elbow strike.
Beam throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuma.
A short uppercut from Beam.
Beam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kazuma's elbow.
Kazuma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Beam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Beam has him pressed against the cage.
Beam taking a breather.
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beam is looking to wear down Kazuma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beam moves into the clinch.
Beam misses with a body punch.
Beam misses with a punch to the body.
Beam swings wildly with an uppercut but Kazuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuma has clasped his hands together around Beam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Beam manages to get back to half guard.
Kazuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam manages to get to full guard.
Kazuma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beam has his foot on Kazuma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazuma works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beam is keeping the position for now.
Kazuma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazuma controls the pace.
Beam wants to sweep here but Kazuma controlling him for the moment.
Kazuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kazuma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Beam is tightening it up a little... Kazuma has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kazuma reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kazuma taps out! Nice BJJ there by Beam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jim Beam!
Jim Beam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Driver (ranked 3535 p4p, 3452 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 457 p4p, 452 weight class). Costune is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Save The Queen. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Costune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Costune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driver was well out of range. Poor timing from Costune.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Costune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Costune takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Costune misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver lands a nice looking body kick.
Costune throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Driver misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Driver looks to land a right hand but Costune moved out of range.
Costune looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
Driver dodges the punch combination from Costune.
Costune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driver.
Driver thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Costune if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body punch from Costune.
Costune misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Driver was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Driver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Driver thows a body kick. Costune tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Costune's corner calls for a 1-2. Costune obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DJ Costune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Costune tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been informed that Costune has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Driver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver throws a big counter combination but Costune scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costune was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Costune fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Costune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
Driver takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Costune tries to score with a low kick but Driver moves his leg out of the way.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Costune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
Costune looks winded!
Costune tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Driver misses with a head kick.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costune throws a low kick but it's checked well by Driver.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but Costune manages to avoid it.
Costune shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Driver eats them both and turns towards Costune to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Driver connects with a high kick.
Costune misses with a wild combination.
Driver throws a hook but Costune blocks it.
Costune misses with a two punch combination.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
As Costune looks to move away, Driver throws a big counter combo but Costune just gets out of the way.
Crunch! Driver slams his shin into Costune's torso.
Driver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Costune tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driver is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Costune will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Costune's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Costune throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Costune, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Driver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Driver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Driver drops Costune with a beautiful combination! Costune stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Driver is looking for the KO!
 Costune is rocked!
Driver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
Driver feints a jab and as Costune dips his head, Driver unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Costune right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Costune falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Driver smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alex Driver!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rey Bargos (ranked 2380 p4p, 3809 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 288 p4p, 434 weight class). River has chosen Gabon National Anthem as his entrance music. Rey Bargos 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Bargos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River misses with a straight left.
Bargos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rey Bargos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bargos instigates a clinch.
Bargos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River misses with a body punch.
River effectively controlling the action here.
Bargos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bargos manages to pull guard.
Bargos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bargos has his hands on River's head, controlling the position.
Bargos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
River has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bargos is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bargos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bargos has his foot on River's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. River works his way back into a safe position though.
Bargos looking to control.
River preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bargos wants to clinch.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bargos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bargos tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bargos checks a low kick from River.
River throws a nice head kick!
River stalks Bargos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bargos's face. Bargos staggers backwards, shaken.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
Bargos clinches.
River breaks the clinch.
Bargos wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River moves into the clinch.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Bargos lands a nice shot to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Bargos.
Bargos gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bargos blocks a body shot from River.
Bargos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics River uses from the top position.
River stands up from Bargos's guard - River perhaps looking for a knockout.
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bargos pulls River into guard.
Bargos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bargos controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River gets to his feet - Bargos follows without any prompting.
Bargos drives through and clinches with River against the cage.
Bargos tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Bargos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bargos's elbow.
River tries a body shot but Bargos blocks it.
River pushes Bargos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bargos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Bargos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bargos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bargos sets himself, and River steps forward looking for the clinch! Bargos avoids it this time.
Bargos moves into range and clinches up with River.
Bargos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Bargos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bargos tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bargos is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Bargos tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River punishes Bargos's body with a nice straight punch.
Bargos tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
Bargos wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bargos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bargos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a low kick, looking for Bargos's leg but Bargos calmly moves out of range.
River tries to bum rush Bargos with a series of wild strikes but Bargos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bargos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Bargos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Bargos checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
Bargos tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River dominated that round.
That's time! Bargos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bargos tries to clinch up.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bargos tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Bargos tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bargos wants to clinch.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bargos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bargos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bargos tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River throws a wild body kick that Bargos sees coming a mile off.
Bargos doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bargos tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Bargos moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bargos tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
Bargos moves out of range of the strikes.
Bargos moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
Bargos is looking to clinch.
Bargos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Bargos's head.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Bargos is rocked!
Bargos gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
Oh Bargos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River lands a big right hand that drops Bargos! The killer instinct kicks in and River finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by River!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy River!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kira Yoshikage (ranked 3486 p4p, 3773 weight class) and Walter Sobchak (ranked 405 p4p, 428 weight class). Sobchak has chosen Everybody Hates Me - Tom Mcdonald as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Yoshikage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Walter Sobchak!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshikage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshikage attempts a counter takedown but Sobchak avoids it well and moves away.
Sobchak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sobchak just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobchak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshikage decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobchak's guard.
Yoshikage wants to control from the top but Sobchak keeps moving.
Yoshikage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yoshikage looking to pass the guard.
Yoshikage with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet but Yoshikage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yoshikage throwing strikes but missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobchak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobchak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshikage controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshikage lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yoshikage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sobchak keeping moving, preventing Yoshikage from controlling successfully.
Yoshikage is in close to Sobchak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yoshikage throwing strikes but missing.
Sobchak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yoshikage controls the pace.
Yoshikage trying to control but Sobchak is working from the bottom.
Sobchak wants to stand and escape but Yoshikage is having none of it.
Yoshikage connects with a couple of short punches.
Yoshikage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sobchak wants to stand but Yoshikage is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yoshikage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing that Yoshikage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yoshikage wants to control but Sobchak is keeping him busy.
Yoshikage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yoshikage creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yoshikage grinds an elbow into Sobchak's temple.
Yoshikage in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sobchak is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yoshikage has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sobchak trying to remain calm as Yoshikage controls from the top position.
Yoshikage working the ground and pound from side control.
Yoshikage controlling the position from side mount.
Yoshikage is looking to take a break and control but Sobchak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobchak is trying to buck Yoshikage off.
Sobchak is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
Yoshikage lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yoshikage lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshikage grinds an elbow into Sobchak's temple.
Yoshikage working the head with strikes.
Sobchak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sobchak is not content to let Yoshikage control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshikage advances to mount.
Sobchak'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.
Yoshikage wants to control the pace but Sobchak is squirming around nicely.
Yoshikage controlling from the full mount.
Yoshikage looking to control but Sobchak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yoshikage landing strikes from the mount.
Sobchak is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshikage has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshikage lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Yoshikage landing punches.
Yoshikage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sobchak keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Yoshikage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yoshikage tries to keep at a distance but Sobchak has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Sobchak.
Sobchak is trying to break the clinch but Yoshikage is controlling him.
Sobchak digs a right hand underneath Yoshikage's ribcage. Yoshikage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sobchak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshikage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobchak can do to turn this around?
Yoshikage decides to pull guard.
Yoshikage trying to control the position.
Yoshikage looking for a guillotine here but Sobchak defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yoshikage holds on and takes a little breather.
Yoshikage 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.
Yoshikage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobchak wants to stand but Yoshikage is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sobchak is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yoshikage has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sobchak is looking to defend but Yoshikage has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sobchak! Yoshikage pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sobchak taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kira Yoshikage!
In defeat, Walter Sobchak stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey DIsmantle (ranked 3190 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Hiki Antsa (ranked 335 p4p, 340 weight class). DIsmantle comes to the cage accompanied by Come As You Are. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey DIsmantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiki Antsa!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DIsmantle sizes up Antsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Antsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Antsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DIsmantle swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Antsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Antsa.
DIsmantle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Antsa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
DIsmantle dips to his left and cracks Antsa with an uppercut!
Antsa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DIsmantle.
DIsmantle misses with a straight left.
DIsmantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DIsmantle jabs Antsa right on the nose. Antsa blinks but takes it well.
DIsmantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey DIsmantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antsa throws a sloppy head kick and DIsmantle moves out of range easily.
Antsa throws an overhand right that lands on DIsmantle's shoulder, as DIsmantle tries to avoid the shot.
Antsa lands with a kick to the temple. DIsmantle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DIsmantle 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.
DIsmantle swings widly with a right hand
and Antsa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Antsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DIsmantle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Antsa lands a nice short elbow.
DIsmantle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DIsmantle tries to get out of the position.
Antsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DIsmantle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Antsa jumps into side control!
Antsa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt DIsmantle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Antsa trying to control the position but DIsmantle is working away.
Antsa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DIsmantle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Antsa.
The strikes coming from Antsa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antsa lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on DIsmantle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DIsmantle parries the strikes from Antsa easily there. Antsa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DIsmantle to escape.
Antsa working the ground and pound from side control.
Antsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but DIsmantle keeps working.
Antsa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
DIsmantle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Antsa.
Antsa throws an elbow but DIsmantle slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Antsa controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Antsa.
Antsa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DIsmantle tries to buck Antsa off but Antsa is having none of it.
DIsmantle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Antsa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Antsa tries to score with some ground and pound. DIsmantle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antsa lands a few punches from side control.
DIsmantle is not content to let Antsa control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antsa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DIsmantle haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Antsa is working DIsmantle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Antsa controls the position.
Antsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but DIsmantle keeps working.
DIsmantle is trying to control Antsa's posture but Antsa avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiki Antsa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DIsmantle looks to land a left hand but Antsa moved out of range nicely.
DIsmantle throws a body punch but Antsa moves out of range.
DIsmantle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DIsmantle misses with a wild body shot.
Antsa throws a body punch but DIsmantle moves out of range.
DIsmantle looks to land a left hand but Antsa moved out of range nicely.
Antsa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DIsmantle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antsa wants to slow DIsmantle down by chopping away at his legs.
Antsa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Antsa slips under a jab.
Antsa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DIsmantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DIsmantle scores with a shot to the body.
Antsa swings for the body but DIsmantle moves out of range.
DIsmantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DIsmantle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Antsa keeps DIsmantle at a distance using the push kick.
DIsmantle lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DIsmantle misses the jab.
Antsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DIsmantle throws a hook but Antsa avoids it easily.
DIsmantle fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Antsa to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Antsa looks to clinch but DIsmantle throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Antsa taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mickey DIsmantle!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey DIsmantle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francois Oosthuizen (ranked 2020 p4p, 1880 weight class) and Conor Aldo (ranked 254 p4p, 233 weight class). Aldo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Foggy Dew. Conor Aldo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francois Oosthuizen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conor Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo drops his hands momentarily and Oosthuizen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oosthuizen misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Oosthuizen does no damage.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo tries to work over Oosthuizen 's front leg with a kick but Oosthuizen checks it.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Oosthuizen avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo slips under a jab from Oosthuizen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen slips a jab from Aldo.
Oosthuizen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo tries a quick counter leg kick but Oosthuizen is wise to it.
Aldo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oosthuizen misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oosthuizen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but Oosthuizen is having none of it.
Oosthuizen tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
Aldo trying to control the position here.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Oosthuizen is proving a slippery customer.
Aldo wants to improve his position but instead Oosthuizen has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oosthuizen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oosthuizen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aldo for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Oosthuizen is controlling well.
Oosthuizen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aldo controlling the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the body kick.
Oosthuizen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oosthuizen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aldo just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Oosthuizen . That snapped Aldo's head back.
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Oosthuizen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oosthuizen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Oosthuizen getting side control.
Aldo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aldo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oosthuizen is working away from the top position though.
Oosthuizen controlling the action here.
Oosthuizen wants to free his trapped foot but Aldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oosthuizen 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oosthuizen 's back!
Oosthuizen trying to get back to his feet but Aldo is in full control for now.
Oosthuizen is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
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!
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Oosthuizen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oosthuizen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oosthuizen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oosthuizen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aldo wants to control but Oosthuizen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oosthuizen avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Oosthuizen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
Francois Oosthuizen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oosthuizen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Francois Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Jab, jab by Oosthuizen - just one landing.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Oosthuizen 's shoulder, as Oosthuizen tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Oosthuizen 's leg but Oosthuizen calmly moves out of range.
Oosthuizen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oosthuizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Oosthuizen 's shoulder, as Oosthuizen tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo throws the kick towards the body but Oosthuizen avoids it.
Aldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aldo throws a low kick but Oosthuizen avoids it.
Oosthuizen scores with a jab. Aldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Aldo slips a jab from Oosthuizen .
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
A big left from Oosthuizen misses.
Aldo feints a counter leg kick.
Oosthuizen has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oosthuizen with a nice calf kick.
Oosthuizen scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Oosthuizen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oosthuizen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo slips under a jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo looks for the body kick but Oosthuizen saw that one coming.
Oosthuizen throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oosthuizen slips under a jab.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Oosthuizen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oosthuizen clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oosthuizen throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
Oosthuizen looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Oosthuizen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Oosthuizen 's head but Oosthuizen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oosthuizen throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oosthuizen is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oosthuizen doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Oosthuizen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Aldo.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
Aldo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Oosthuizen 's legs.
Aldo staying out of range there.
And Aldo responds with a good body kick, but Oosthuizen manages to step out the way in time.
Oosthuizen tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo counters with a body kick.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Aldo lands but Oosthuizen takes it in his stride.
It looks like Francois Oosthuizen has been cut.
Oosthuizen throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Oosthuizen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo throws a fast counter high kick but Oosthuizen manages to duck under it in time.
Oosthuizen takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Oosthuizen .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a shot to the body.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oosthuizen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Oosthuizen misses with a straight right.
Conor Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo throws a lazy body kick
letting Oosthuizen counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
Oosthuizen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well.
Aldo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
A big left from Oosthuizen misses.
Oosthuizen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Oosthuizen jabs at Aldo's body.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen is looking to counter punch.
Oosthuizen defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oosthuizen , as that shot connected.
Oosthuizen throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Aldo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oosthuizen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Oosthuizen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a big shot that misses.
Oosthuizen with a nice calf kick.
Oosthuizen blocks the body kick.
Aldo tries to sprawl but Oosthuizen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Francois Oosthuizen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Oosthuizen 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.
Aldo is not content to let Oosthuizen control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oosthuizen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Oosthuizen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oosthuizen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francois Oosthuizen !
Conor Aldo was interviewed post fight and said 'I stormed in and put it all on the line. I took a shot and missed.
I will never apologize for taking a shot.
Shit happens.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Warran Peace (ranked 4360 p4p, 1500 weight class) and Jake Drake (ranked 411 p4p, 186 weight class). Drake has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Warran Peace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Drake's chin.
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27
153
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150
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Basic striking
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Warran Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Peace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Peace is breathing heavily.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Peace's brow.
Drake postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peace looking to control.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but Peace blocks nicely.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake throwing strikes but missing.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Drake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Drake throws a strike but Peace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Peace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drake keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peace's head.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake won't allow Peace to get back to his feet.
Peace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake wants to control from the top but Peace keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is working Peace over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peace quickly recovers to half guard.
Drake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peace is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drake working the head and body with strikes.
Drake throwing shots but Peace is blocking nicely.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Peace defends the submission attempt.
Drake looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake throwing shots but Peace is blocking nicely.
Drake winds up and cracks Peace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Drake.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but Peace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Peace's head.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Drake 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.
Drake is trying to work for a kimura but Peace is defending well.
Peace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake 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.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peace is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake working Peace over with strikes.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Drake takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Peace is rocked!
Drake working over Peace with some ground and pound. Peace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Peace is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake working over Peace with some ground and pound. Peace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Drake has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peace defend it? Drake steps over the head and cranks it - Peace is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Drake!
Jake Drake thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith Rebel (ranked 1788 p4p, 2019 weight class) and James White (ranked 208 p4p, 233 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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285
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sith Rebel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James White!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebel gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Rebel manages to retain guard.
White wants to control from the top but Rebel keeps moving.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White wanted to stand there but Rebel had control of the position.
Rebel is pulling down on White's head to control his posture.
White trying to control but Rebel is working from the bottom.
Rebel has White pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White wants to pass the guard but Rebel is keeping the position.
Rebel trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebel keeping his opponent close.
Rebel manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
Rebel is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebel is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is trying to control. Rebel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rebel wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rebel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White's back!
Rebel loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can White hold on?
White tries to escape the position.
Rebel has White flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rebel lands a big punch and White is covering up! Another big shot separates White from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sith Rebel!
A victorious Sith Rebel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
James White spoke after the fight, saying 'No shame in losing to this guy. Full respect. I'm sure I'll see you again.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 1186 p4p, 1515 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 159 p4p, 187 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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26
140
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141
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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparrow or perhaps it was just good defense by Craven, which made it look bad.
Craven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sparrow with a body shot.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Craven avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Craven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparrow postures up.
Sparrow is posturing up here but Craven has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sparrow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sparrow has to tap! Slick submission there by Craven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destin Craven!
A less than humble Destin Craven misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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