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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Stamboli (ranked 4207 p4p, 5478 weight class) and Dirk Stuckey (ranked 439 p4p, 492 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Stamboli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Stuckey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamboli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stamboli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stamboli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stamboli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Stamboli with a poor takedown
and Stuckey counters with a straight right hand.
Stamboli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stamboli gets the takedown into side control.
Stamboli tries to get to his feet but Stuckey is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Stamboli in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamboli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stuckey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stamboli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamboli stops Stuckey from standing up.
Stuckey keeping moving, preventing Stamboli from controlling successfully.
Stuckey has his feet on Stamboli's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stamboli shoots in for a takedown but Stuckey shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Stamboli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuckey catches Stamboli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stamboli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stuckey swivels and escapes.
Stamboli shoots in looking for a takedown. Stuckey tries to sprawl out of it but Stamboli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stuckey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stamboli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamboli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stuckey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stuckey.
Stuckey scores with a hook to the body. Stamboli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuckey scores with a nice head shot.
Stamboli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stuckey tries to avoid it but Stamboli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stuckey to the ground. Stuckey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stuckey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stuckey throws out a counter right but Stamboli avoids it with no problem.
Stamboli is breathing heavily.
Stuckey tests Stamboli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stuckey scores with a punch to the head.
Stamboli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stuckey lands a glancing blow to the side of Stamboli's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamboli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stuckey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stamboli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stuckey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stamboli misses with an uppercut. Stuckey saw that one coming.
No luck for Stamboli with that takedown attempt.
Stuckey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stamboli on the side of the head.
 Stamboli is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stuckey.
Oh Stamboli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stuckey tests Stamboli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stamboli.
Stuckey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stamboli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stamboli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stamboli seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnny Stamboli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuckey lands with an uppercut that bounces Stamboli off the cage and back into range.
Stuckey lands a nice hook to Stamboli's body. Stamboli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Stamboli misses its intended target.
Stuckey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamboli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stamboli throws the left hand but Stuckey avoids the punch easily.
Stuckey lands a nice looking body shot.
Stuckey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stamboli under the eye.
Stuckey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stamboli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stuckey cracks Stamboli with a good jab.
Stuckey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stamboli has time to react.
Stuckey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Stuckey there.
Stuckey drops Stamboli with a straight right hand, right on the button! Stuckey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Stuckey!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 3493 p4p, 23792 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 376 p4p, 537 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thibbledorf Pwent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pwent shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manivong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pwent has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Manivong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pwent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manivong trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pwent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manivong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pwent has managed to get both his arms back between Manivong's legs - danger averted.
Manivong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pwent working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manivong's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pwent is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pwent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pwent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pwent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pwent looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Manivong looking for subs off his back but Pwent has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manivong tries to roll over but Pwent keeps him under control.
Pwent moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Manivong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pwent working the ground and pound.
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Pwent keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Pwent politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pwent prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manivong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pwent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manivong wants to hold on but Pwent pushes him away.
Pwent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Manivong can't escape the position.
Pwent lands a nice shot to the head.
Pwent fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pwent is landing with some decent strikes but Manivong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pwent pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Manivong tries to hold on but Pwent pushes him away.
Pwent controlling the position easily from mount.
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pwent with good strikes from the mount here!
Manivong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manivong 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.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pwent scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Manivong's hands, connecting with Manivong's forehead.
Manivong is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manivong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pwent is working away from the top position though.
Pwent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thibbledorf Pwent dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pwent scores with a jab to the body.
Pwent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pwent swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pwent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pwent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manivong circles away.
Pwent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pwent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manivong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Manivong enables Pwent to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Manivong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Manivong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pwent has picked Manivong up and slammed him! Manivong can't keep hold of the triangle and Pwent manages to pass to side control!
Thibbledorf Pwent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pwent moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Manivong can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pwent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong keeps trying to improve his position.
Pwent tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pwent working the ground and pound from side control.
Manivong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pwent staying calm.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pwent's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manivong tries to roll over but Pwent keeps him under control.
Pwent working the head and body with strikes.
Pwent is taking a breather. Manivong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pwent lands strikes from half guard.
Pwent working the head and body with strikes.
Pwent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pwent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong wants to get back to full guard.
Pwent controlling the pace.
Manivong tries to roll over but Pwent keeps him under control.
Manivong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pwent jumps into side control!
Manivong tries to improve position but can't.
Pwent is working Manivong over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is looking for a sweep.
Pwent scoring with punches and elbows.
Pwent grinds an elbow into Manivong's temple.
Manivong trying to remain calm as Pwent controls from the top position.
Pwent tries to advance to mount but Manivong denies him.
Pwent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manivong can do to turn this around?
Manivong can't do much from the bottom here.
Manivong regains half guard.
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Pwent seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thibbledorf Pwent dominated that second round.
That's time! Pwent's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pwent missing with a left hand there. Manivong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manivong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pwent.
Manivong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pwent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pwent showed some decent athleticism there.
Pwent is controlling the pace.
Manivong missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pwent in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Manivong's hands, connecting with Manivong's forehead.
Pwent controlling the action here.
Manivong gets back to full guard.
Pwent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pwent with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two 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.
Manivong is looking for a triangle here but Pwent uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pwent scoring with punches and elbows.
Manivong wants to get back to his feet but Pwent drags him back down.
Pwent lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Manivong down.
Manivong tries to bench press Pwent off him but Pwent keeps the position.
Manivong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pwent has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Manivong!
Pwent landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pwent controlling from the full mount.
Pwent landing strikes from the mount and Manivong is in trouble!
Akuma Manivong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Pwent.
Pwent is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manivong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pwent postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Manivong looks a forlorn figure.
Manivong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pwent lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pwent raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pwent landing punches.
Pwent prevents Manivong from getting the reversal.
Pwent looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is in a horrible position here. Pwent smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pwent is landing with some decent strikes but Manivong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pwent with a couple of short strikes.
Manivong can't escape the position.
Pwent sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pwent lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manivong hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Thibbledorf Pwent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pwent, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thibbledorf Pwent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Oppenheimer (ranked 3849 p4p, 3539 weight class) and Vladimir Smirnoff (ranked 486 p4p, 461 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Oppenheimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladimir Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oppenheimer misses with the combination.
Smirnoff misses the shot to the body.
Oppenheimer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oppenheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnoff.
Oppenheimer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Smirnoff misses the target.
Smirnoff scores with a shot to the body.
Smirnoff throws a jab when Oppenheimer was well out of range.
Smirnoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oppenheimer in his tracks.
 It looks like Robert Oppenheimer has been cut.
Oppenheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smirnoff counters with a stiff right hand.
Smirnoff walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oppenheimer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Smirnoff swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oppenheimer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Smirnoff!
In his post fight interview, Vladimir Smirnoff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikel Bouldershoulder (ranked 3494 p4p, 6221 weight class) and Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 446 p4p, 599 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikel Bouldershoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Bouldershoulder misses
and Mammadov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bouldershoulder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mammadov gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Bouldershoulder has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mammadov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bouldershoulder is aware though and is defending well.
Mammadov wants to sweep but no luck.
Bouldershoulder makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammadov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mammadov, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder is in close to Mammadov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mammadov trying to keep a closed guard but Bouldershoulder is proving a slippery customer.
Bouldershoulder is in close to Mammadov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mammadov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bouldershoulder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bouldershoulder tries to free his leg and advance position but Mammadov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder trying to control but Mammadov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bouldershoulder is really struggling to control Mammadov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mammadov controls Bouldershoulder momentarily but Bouldershoulder frees himself.
Mammadov wants to sweep here but Bouldershoulder controlling him for the moment.
Bouldershoulder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mammadov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mammadov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mammadov trying to keep a closed guard but Bouldershoulder is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mammadov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bouldershoulder drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammadov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouldershoulder drops back looking for a leg! Mammadov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mammadov manages to kick Bouldershoulder off! Bouldershoulder jumps back into Mammadov's guard.
Mammadov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bouldershoulder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bouldershoulder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mammadov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder is stalling in the full guard.
Mammadov working for submissions but it's allowed Bouldershoulder to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammadov is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mammadov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bouldershoulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mammadov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bouldershoulder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mammadov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bouldershoulder has Mammadov in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mammadov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mammadov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mammadov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mammadov wants to control from the top but Bouldershoulder keeps moving.
Mammadov throws a sloppy strike and Bouldershoulder has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mammadov is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bouldershoulder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikel Bouldershoulder!
Pikel Bouldershoulder 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 2605 p4p, 4722 weight class) and Alexandr Korev (ranked 321 p4p, 494 weight class). Korev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by одинокий во
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Korev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korev connects with a solid leg kick.
Montpoisante fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montpoisante slips a jab and a cross from Korev.
Korev takes the fight into the clinch.
Montpoisante drags the fight down to the ground.
Montpoisante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montpoisante is pulling down on Korev's head to control his posture.
Montpoisante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korev defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante trying to keep a closed guard but Korev is proving a slippery customer.
Korev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montpoisante has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korev has managed to get both his arms back between Montpoisante's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante has momentary wrist control but Korev slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Average Joe’s Gym inform me that Korev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korev defends well.
Korev lands a couple of elbows.
Montpoisante is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Montpoisante looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Montpoisante trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korev gets to his feet - Montpoisante follows without any prompting.
Korev clinches up against the cage.
Korev breaks the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korev clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante manages to pull guard.
Montpoisante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korev wants to get up but he can't break Montpoisante's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Montpoisante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montpoisante keeping moving, preventing Korev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Montpoisante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montpoisante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Korev defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Korev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Korev stands up over Montpoisante, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Korev defends it easily.
Korev postures up.
Montpoisante looking for a sweep. Not yet Montpoisante, not yet.
Korev working some strikes from top position.
Korev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Korev trying to control the position from guard on top but Montpoisante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Korev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Korev works over Montpoisante with some ground and pound from guard.
Montpoisante keeping moving, preventing Korev from controlling successfully.
Korev is working Montpoisante over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Montpoisante is rocked!
Korev landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Montpoisante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montpoisante has his feet on Korev's thighs here. He's pushed Korev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Korev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniko Montpoisante!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ville Varma (ranked 2291 p4p, 3797 weight class) and Gul Dukat (ranked 323 p4p, 470 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dukat's choice of entrance music: Guillotine (Swordz) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ville Varma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukat dives in and grabs Varma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varma pushes down on Dukat's head and hops out.
Varma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Varma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Varma lands a really nice looking cross but Dukat seems unphased.
Dukat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Varma sprawls well. Varma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukat gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Dukat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Varma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Varma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Varma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Ville Varma has been cut.
Dukat closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dukat controlling the position from side mount.
Dukat has hold of Varma's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Varma tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dukat cranks the arm and Varma screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Varma, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gul Dukat!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony McCowan (ranked 1723 p4p, 3170 weight class) and Oskari Sankari (ranked 214 p4p, 381 weight class). Tony McCowan 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony McCowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskari Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sankari scores with a jab to the body.
Sankari scores with the left hand. McCowan knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Sankari lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCowan doesn't seem phased though.
McCowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankari.
Oskari Sankari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCowan defending well as Sankari loads up on a big left hand.
Sankari misses with a hook. McCowan ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from McCowan.
McCowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sankari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sankari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCowan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCowan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sankari lands with an overhand left.
McCowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari.
McCowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sankari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sankari misses.
Sankari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCowan.
McCowan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from McCowan misses its target.
Sankari misses with a straight right.
McCowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
Sankari slips under a jab from McCowan.
A combination from Sankari does no damage.
Sankari 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.
McCowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sankari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCowan.
Sankari throws a lazy uppercut
and McCowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCowan misses the jab.
Sankari misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sankari misses its intended target.
We've been told by McCowan's head coaches at Clinch Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCowan looks to land a right hand but Sankari moved out of range.
Sankari takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Sankari misses the target.
McCowan defending well as Sankari loads up on a big left hand.
McCowan throws a shot from downtown. Sankari moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sankari.
McCowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sankari.
McCowan misses the jab.
Sankari misses with a looping left.
Sankari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
McCowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCowan. McCowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sankari defending well as McCowan loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from McCowan misses.
Sankari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCowan misses with a looping left.
A big left from McCowan misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sankari. That's going to slow McCowan down.
Sankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCowan.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari tries a head kick but it misses.
McCowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sankari misses with a left hand
enabling McCowan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCowan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari.
Sankari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from McCowan misses.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Sankari lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCowan doesn't seem phased though.
Sankari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCowan connects with a right hand. Sankari shakes it off.
McCowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sankari.
Sankari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCowan slips under a jab from Sankari.
Sankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCowan.
Sankari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskari Sankari dominated that round.
That's time! McCowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCowan moves away from the strike by Sankari.
Sankari misses with a hook.
McCowan throwing a counter right hand but Sankari manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sankari misses its intended target.
McCowan blocks a head kick by Sankari.
A big right from Sankari misses.
Sankari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCowan on the side of the head.
McCowan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari takes a swing at McCowan's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from McCowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sankari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sankari scores with the left hand. McCowan knows he should have avoided that one.
McCowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sankari.
A telegraphed right hand from McCowan misses the target.
McCowan throws a right hand that Sankari ducks under and follows up with a left that Sankari also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Sankari lands.
Sankari throws a hook but McCowan avoids it easily.
McCowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
A little feinted left hand from McCowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sankari scores with a shot to the body.
Sankari misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from McCowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sankari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCowan counters with a straight right hand.
Sankari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCowan.
Sankari jabs McCowan right on the nose. McCowan blinks but takes it well.
McCowan dodges the punch combination from Sankari.
Sankari throws a jab but it's blocked by McCowan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari misses with a right hand
and McCowan counters with a nice uppercut.
McCowan misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Sankari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sankari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sankari misses with a hook. McCowan ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McCowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sankari throws a lazy head kick
and McCowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sankari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCowan blocks the body kick.
McCowan throws a hook but Sankari blocks it.
Sankari misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McCowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
Sankari throws a right hand that misses
and McCowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCowan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sankari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sankari slips a straight right by McCowan.
Sankari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sankari misses with a straight right.
McCowan blocks a head kick by Sankari.
McCowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sankari throws a head kick but McCowan moves out of range.
Sankari swings widly with a right hand
letting McCowan counter with a right hand.
McCowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sankari.
McCowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sankari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCowan throws a big counter combination but Sankari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sankari slips a jab from McCowan.
McCowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sankari's head.
Sankari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McCowan misses the target.
McCowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Sankari.
An attempted straight right counter from McCowan misses the target.
McCowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sankari throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCowan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sankari connects with a nice looking jab.
McCowan throws a hook to the side of Sankari's head but Sankari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sankari throws a combination that misses
and McCowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sankari looks to throw the jab but McCowan is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oskari Sankari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McCowan throws a combination that misses
and Sankari counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sankari.
McCowan is looking to counter punch.
McCowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sankari throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Sankari. That snapped McCowan's head back.
McCowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCowan misses with an uppercut. Sankari saw that one coming.
A big left from Sankari misses.
McCowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sankari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCowan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sankari.
McCowan ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
Sankari ducks under a wild hook from McCowan.
Sankari misses with a looping right.
It looked like McCowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari tries a head kick but it misses.
McCowan misses with an uppercut.
McCowan misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
McCowan ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
Sankari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sankari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sankari misses with a hook
enabling McCowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sankari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sankari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sankari throws a sloppy head kick and McCowan moves out of range easily.
McCowan is looking to counter punch.
McCowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sankari was well out of range. Poor timing from McCowan.
Good exchange - McCowan coming out on top.
McCowan ducks under a wild hook from Sankari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari misses with a hook.
McCowan throws a lazy uppercut
and Sankari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCowan misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
Sankari throws a looping overhand right but McCowan ducks down to avoid it.
Sankari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sankari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCowan.
Sankari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCowan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCowan lands a glancing blow to the side of Sankari's head.
Oskari Sankari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sankari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sankari misses with a kick to the body
and McCowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Sankari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari lands an overhand right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sankari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCowan throws out a loose jab but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sankari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oskari Sankari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sankari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sankari misses the shot to the body.
McCowan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sankari.
McCowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sankari lands a jab to the head.
Sankari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCowan throws an overhand right that lands on Sankari's shoulder, as Sankari tries to avoid the shot.
Sankari misses with a right hand
and McCowan counters with a nice uppercut.
McCowan throws out a loose jab but Sankari uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sankari misses with a combination
and Sankari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sankari throws a lazy right hand but McCowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCowan throwing a counter right hand but Sankari manages to avoid it.
Sankari tries to bum rush McCowan with a series of wild strikes but McCowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sankari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by McCowan.
Sankari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from McCowan misses.
Sankari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCowan throws out the jab.
Tony McCowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Sankari misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sankari as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oskari Sankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sankari 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oskari Sankari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Island Mongrel (ranked 2462 p4p, 3794 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 321 p4p, 456 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Island Mongrel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongrel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans slips a straight right by Mongrel .
Mongrel tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mongrel 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Mongrel controls the action.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans is leaning against Mongrel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Evans.
Evans is working Mongrel over against the cage.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Mongrel avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Mongrel blocking some punches.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
A short uppercut from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mongrel takes a shot to the head.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Mongrel .
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans pushes Mongrel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Evans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans darts in and clinches Mongrel up against the cage.
Mongrel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans tries a body shot but Mongrel blocks it.
Evans lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mongrel or not.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans slips under a jab from Mongrel .
Evans wants to counter the offense by Mongrel and move into the clinch position.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Mongrel moved out of range.
Mongrel throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Mongrel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Evans to score with a decent uppercut.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans clinches.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mongrel wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans lands a left hand.
Mongrel taking a breather.
Evans gets through Mongrel 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel stalling against the cage.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel .
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Mongrel avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans lands a left hand.
Evans lands a hook that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Mongrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans takes one to the chin there.
Mongrel defending well as Evans loads up on a big left hand.
Mongrel is looking to counter punch.
Mongrel slips under a jab from Evans.
Mongrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans misses with some punches.
Mongrel manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Mongrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Evans misses.
Nice cross by Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Mongrel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mongrel missing with a left hand there. Evans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mongrel throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans instigates a clinch.
Mongrel looking to stall.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Mongrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans gets through Mongrel 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Mongrel 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel .
Mongrel is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mongrel s head.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Evans working aggressively here.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Mongrel blocking some punches.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Mongrel slips the punch.
Evans scores with the left hand. Mongrel knows he should have avoided that one.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Mongrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Evans lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Mongrel controls his hands.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mongrel 's elbow.
Gwynn Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel .
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Mongrel .
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Evans.
Evans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Mongrel avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mongrel .
Evans working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Mongrel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans digs a right hand into Mongrel 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mongrel 's gas tank.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans pushes Mongrel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Evans presses Mongrel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Evans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Mongrel staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Mongrel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mongrel looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Mongrel throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans drives through and clinches with Mongrel against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Evans has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel .
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Mongrel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mongrel wants to break free but Evans has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans lands with a left to the head.
Evans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mongrel 's efforts to push away.
Mongrel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mongrel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans lands a body punch in the clinch.
Evans digs a right hand into Mongrel 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mongrel 's gas tank.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Evans.
Evans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mongrel 's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has Mongrel pressed against the cage, preventing Mongrel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Mongrel controls the action.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Evans.
Mongrel 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Mongrel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongrel looking to slow down the pace here.
Evans lands with a light punch inside.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Mongrel 's head.
Evans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Island Mongrel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongrel is trying to break the clinch but Evans is controlling him.
Evans lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Evans lands a body shot in the clinch.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Mongrel 's head.
Evans lands with a short shot to the head.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans tries to work over Mongrel 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Mongrel controls his hands.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mongrel s head.
Gwynn Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mongrel prevents a body shot from Evans.
Mongrel blocking some punches.
Mongrel taking a breather.
Mongrel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gwynn Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
A very excited looking Gwynn Evans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Might Lightning (ranked 1530 p4p, 3979 weight class) and Bob TheBuilder (ranked 213 p4p, 503 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Might Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob TheBuilder!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheBuilder gets caught flat footed, as Lightning shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
TheBuilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lightning.
Lightning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lightning preventing the sweep.
Lightning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lightning is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lightning working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TheBuilder's head.
Lightning is looking to work some ground and pound but TheBuilder has wrist control.
TheBuilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lightning is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TheBuilder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lightning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheBuilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheBuilder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lightning trying to control the position from guard on top but TheBuilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
TheBuilder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheBuilder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning content to stall in guard here.
Lightning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
TheBuilder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lightning throws a big right hand that misses.
Lightning postures up and lands a big shot to TheBuilder's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lightning cracks TheBuilder with a solid left hand.
Lightning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
 TheBuilder is rocked!
Lightning postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! TheBuilder covers up, he's hurt! Lightning keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lightning and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lightning can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Might Lightning!
Our winner, Might Lightning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koua Kamara (ranked 1821 p4p, 4154 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 206 p4p, 437 weight class). Scott Thompson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Solid boxing
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koua Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson rushes Kamara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has hold of one of Kamara's legs. Kamara is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard.
Kamara throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson controls Kamara momentarily but Kamara frees himself.
Kamara is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Thompson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson has Kamara pulled in close to control his posture.
Kamara postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Kamara throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamara lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Kamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kamara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kamara tries to get out of the position.
Kamara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson is thwarting Kamara's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Kamara missing with punches from the bottom.
Kamara is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamara avoid being mounted?
Thompson is trying to control. Kamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamara is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamara moves into full guard.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamara is keeping the position for now.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Kamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson moves to clinch but Kamara breaks away
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson pushes Kamara up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kamara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson is working for takedown but Kamara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Koua Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Thompson.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson drives through and clinches with Kamara against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koua Kamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Thompson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamara circles away.
Thompson wants to clinch
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Scott Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamara tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson darts in and clinches Kamara up against the cage.
Thompson has Kamara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kamara prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Kamara is avoiding it.
Kamara feinted with a counter takedown.
Thompson darts in trying to clinch
and Kamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson walks into a left hand.
Kamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamara counters with a nice right hand that sends Thompson toppling to the canvas! Thompson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kamara finish him?!
That has opened up Scott Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Kamara coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson closes the distance but Kamara moves to the side
and Kamara counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamara counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thompson! Kamara lets Thompson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Kamara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kamara steps in with a hook that catches Thompson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kamara follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Thompson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koua Kamara!
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