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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellicov (ranked 4668 p4p, 4630 weight class) and Hector Gonzalez (ranked 544 p4p, 542 weight class). Bellicov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Count Basie - April in Paris. Hector Gonzalez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Bellicov!
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, Hector Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellicov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellicov misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzalez lands a front kick.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bellicov will feel that in the morning.
Bellicov is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bellicov momentarily.
Bellicov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Gonzalez is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Bellicov hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 6682 p4p, 24206 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 613 p4p, 627 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wertti Ekstrovertti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti loads up on a big right hand but IronSide slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on IronSide's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot from downtown. IronSide moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around IronSide's waist but IronSide gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ekstrovertti off to one side.
Ekstrovertti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but IronSide manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekstrovertti scores with a punch to the head.
Ekstrovertti shoots in and drives through. IronSide sprawls well.
IronSide tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ekstrovertti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
IronSide slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekstrovertti. That snapped IronSide's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ekstrovertti looks to throw the jab but IronSide is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekstrovertti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wertti Ekstrovertti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IronSide was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide swinging wildly here.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IronSide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
IronSide instigates a clinch.
Ekstrovertti misses with the head strike.
Ekstrovertti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but IronSide checks it well.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but IronSide moves out of range.
IronSide changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
IronSide is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
IronSide closes the distance and lands a one-two.
IronSide with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ekstrovertti to score with a decent uppercut.
IronSide moves to clinch but Ekstrovertti breaks away
so Ekstrovertti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
IronSide keeping full guard, as Ekstrovertti tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IronSide can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ekstrovertti throws a big right hand that misses.
IronSide looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ekstrovertti landing some decent shots from guard.
Ekstrovertti throws a big elbow that misses.
Ekstrovertti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IronSide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of IronSide's head.
Ekstrovertti stands up over IronSide, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ekstrovertti cracks IronSide with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide trying to keep a closed guard but Ekstrovertti is proving a slippery customer.
Ekstrovertti advances to half guard.
IronSide wants to improve his position but Ekstrovertti is controlling well.
Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
IronSide trying to hold on to Ekstrovertti's head to control him but Ekstrovertti postures up.
Ekstrovertti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ekstrovertti is working for a kimura but IronSide is defending it quite comfortably.
Ekstrovertti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti working the head and body with strikes.
Ekstrovertti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
IronSide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ekstrovertti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks IronSide with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ekstrovertti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
That's time! Ekstrovertti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
IronSide avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IronSide can do to turn this around?
IronSide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ekstrovertti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from IronSide. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
IronSide is looking to clinch but Ekstrovertti is avoiding it.
Ekstrovertti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
IronSide throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Ekstrovertti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from IronSide.
IronSide slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IronSide was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice right hand.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
IronSide gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and connects with a jab.
IronSide tries to clinch up but Ekstrovertti circles away and keeps his distance.
Ekstrovertti drops down looking for a counter takedown but IronSide sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ekstrovertti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. IronSide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ekstrovertti is trying to get an arm triangle but IronSide is defending well.
Ekstrovertti is working IronSide over with some ground and pound from side control.
IronSide is trying to get back to half guard.
Ekstrovertti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, IronSide has escaped the position, nice work there.
IronSide is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ekstrovertti 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti looks up at the clock and then as IronSide takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ekstrovertti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
IronSide is not content to let Ekstrovertti control the position.
Ekstrovertti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because IronSide is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
IronSide tries to buck Ekstrovertti off but Ekstrovertti is having none of it.
Ekstrovertti is working IronSide over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at IronSide to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
IronSide tries to bench press Ekstrovertti off him but Ekstrovertti keeps the position.
Ekstrovertti happy to just control the position for now.
IronSide takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti is chipping away with strikes.
Ekstrovertti is working IronSide over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ekstrovertti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
IronSide tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IronSide is not content to let Ekstrovertti control the position.
IronSide taking a bit of punishment here - Ekstrovertti scoring with strikes.
 IronSide is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
IronSide is still in real trouble! Can Ekstrovertti finish him?
Ekstrovertti lands a nice forearm strike.
Wertti Ekstrovertti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekstrovertti lands a huge shot from side control! IronSide is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wertti Ekstrovertti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Bruze (ranked 4790 p4p, 4271 weight class) and Paul Dalenger (ranked 211 p4p, 202 weight class). Paul Dalenger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Bruze!
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, Paul Dalenger!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruze's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bruze duly obliges.
Bruze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalenger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bruze wants to get back to his feet but Dalenger is dominant here and he's now got Bruze's back!
Bruze is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dalenger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bruze taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Dalenger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tink Bugglesworth (ranked 24384 p4p, 5952 weight class) and Ivor Lucero (ranked 685 p4p, 594 weight class). The key to victory for Tink Bugglesworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tink Bugglesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Lucero!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucero gets a takedown into half guard.
Lucero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucero drops an elbow to the side of Bugglesworth's head.
Lucero slips a nice elbow through Bugglesworth's hands, connecting with Bugglesworth's forehead.
Lucero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bugglesworth is trying to control but can't.
Bugglesworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucero is looking for a kimura here.
Lucero slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucero is trying to work for a kimura but Bugglesworth is defending well.
Lucero is looking for a kimura but Bugglesworth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucero to get the leverage.
Lucero working over Bugglesworth with some ground and pound. Bugglesworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucero seems to be working for a kimura but Bugglesworth defends the submission attempt.
Lucero drops an elbow to the side of Bugglesworth's head.
Bugglesworth is looking for a sweep. Lucero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucero working over Bugglesworth with some ground and pound. Bugglesworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucero passes to full mount!
Lucero is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Bugglesworth is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivor Lucero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lemedson (ranked 24227 p4p, 24214 weight class) and Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 660 p4p, 640 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Lemedson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lemedson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep.
Lemedson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tamdfjsmf tries to escape but Lemedson is in control.
Lemedson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamdfjsmf is defending well.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemedson working away.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to improve his position.
Lemedson grinds an elbow into Tamdfjsmf's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemedson scores with punches from side control.
Lemedson landing a few strikes.
Tamdfjsmf wants to get back to his feet but Lemedson drags him back down.
Tamdfjsmf dodges the ground and pound from Lemedson.
Tamdfjsmf parries the strikes from Lemedson easily there. Lemedson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tamdfjsmf to escape.
Lemedson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamdfjsmf, who protects the arm well.
Lemedson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemedson working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson slows the pace down.
Lemedson working the ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf is defending the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to regain half guard here but Lemedson keeps moving and retains side control.
Tamdfjsmf throws Lemedson to one side and escapes!
Lemedson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but Lemedson is having none of it.
Lemedson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemedson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemedson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemedson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon Lemedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Lemedson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamdfjsmf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemedson has a takedown stuffed.
Tamdfjsmf throws a counter combo.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch but Lemedson is avoiding it.
Tamdfjsmf doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemedson circles away.
Tamdfjsmf has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tamdfjsmf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemedson.
Lemedson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemedson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemedson is controlling him.
Lemedson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemedson throwing strikes from guard but Tamdfjsmf blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tamdfjsmf can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamdfjsmf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamdfjsmf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lemedson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lemedson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lemedson dominated that round.
That's time! Lemedson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tamdfjsmf takes the fight into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemedson prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamdfjsmf wants a takedown.
Jon Lemedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf looking for a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lemedson goes for a takedown attempt but Tamdfjsmf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamdfjsmf prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemedson is looking for a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tamdfjsmf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamdfjsmf gets underhooks to prevent Lemedson's takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemedson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown attempt but Lemedson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lemedson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tamdfjsmf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf working a defensive guard but Lemedson manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemedson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tamdfjsmf.
Lemedson trying to control the position but Tamdfjsmf is working away.
Lemedson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to get back to his feet here but Lemedson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tamdfjsmf's back.
Lemedson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamdfjsmf can do to turn this around?
Tamdfjsmf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tamdfjsmf can't escape the position.
Lemedson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamdfjsmf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lemedson.
Tamdfjsmf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lemedson.
Lemedson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lemedson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lemedson throws a sloppy head kick and Tamdfjsmf moves out of range easily.
Tamdfjsmf unleashes a big counter combination but Lemedson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemedson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tamdfjsmf defends well and Lemedson ends up having to push Tamdfjsmf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf lands a big head kick that sends Lemedson tumbling to the mat! Tamdfjsmf takes a step backwards and waves Lemedson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Lemedson is rocked!
Lemedson tries to keep at a distance but Tamdfjsmf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
Tamdfjsmf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemedson is defending well.
Tamdfjsmf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemedson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jon Lemedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemedson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemedson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamdfjsmf prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemedson is looking for a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemedson won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamdfjsmf breaks from the clinch.
Lemedson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamdfjsmf swivels and escapes.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up.
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lemedson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lemedson throws out a loose jab but Tamdfjsmf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamdfjsmf throws a fast counter high kick but Lemedson manages to duck under it in time.
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf wants to take the fight to the mat but Lemedson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
Lemedson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lemedson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lemedson gets underhooks to prevent Tamdfjsmf's takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemedson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lemedson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control but Lemedson passes into side control!
Lemedson cracks Tamdfjsmf with a big right hand but Tamdfjsmf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Tamdfjsmf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemedson working the ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf is defending the strikes.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Lemedson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamdfjsmf looks to move to half guard but instead Lemedson has passed into mount! Damn!
Tamdfjsmf is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lemedson controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemedson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lemedson with good strikes from the mount here!
Tamdfjsmf can't escape the position.
Lemedson lands a couple of good shots and Tamdfjsmf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lemedson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lemedson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Lemedson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemedson, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lemedson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Turner (ranked 3353 p4p, 5732 weight class) and Ichigo Todayashi (ranked 172 p4p, 221 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichigo Todayashi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Todayashi fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Todayashi shoots in but Turner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Todayashi fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jesse Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichigo Todayashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Todayashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todayashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todayashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Todayashi.
Turner thuds a left hand into Todayashi's body.
Turner lands a jab to Todayashi's midsection.
Todayashi scores with a leg kick.
Todayashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Todayashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Todayashi tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Todayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jesse Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todayashi avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner sizes up Todayashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Todayashi counters with a three punch combo that has Turner backing up. Turner nods at Todayashi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Todayashi counters with a straight right hand.
Todayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todayashi.
Todayashi looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Todayashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Turner steps away.
Todayashi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Todayashi throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Todayashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Todayashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner catches Todayashi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todayashi throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Todayashi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Todayashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Todayashi moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todayashi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Todayashi trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Todayashi moves into the clinch.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Todayashi keeps him there for the moment.
Todayashi misses with a body punch.
Todayashi pushes off an throws an elbow but Turner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Todayashi breaks the clinch.
Turner is looking to wear down Todayashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
As Turner backs off Todayashi throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Todayashi wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Todayashi fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todayashi is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Todayashi.
Todayashi blocks a leg kick.
Todayashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Turner backs off Todayashi throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Jesse Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Todayashi wants to clinch
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todayashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner throws a right and a left that Todayashi avoids nicely.
Todayashi tries to clinch up.
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todayashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Todayashi under the eye.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todayashi manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todayashi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
Todayashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Todayashi breaks the clinch.
Todayashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Todayashi.
Todayashi throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todayashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todayashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Todayashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Todayashi is looking for the big counter here.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Todayashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Todayashi throws an elbow but misses.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Todayashi has double underhooks.
Todayashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todayashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Todayashi.
Todayashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todayashi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Todayashi keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Todayashi throws a head punch that misses.
Turner blocks a body shot from Todayashi.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todayashi can do to turn this around?
Todayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todayashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Todayashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jesse Turner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Todayashi tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Todayashi.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Todayashi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Todayashi counters with a three punch combo that has Turner backing up. Turner nods at Todayashi to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner tests Todayashi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Todayashi bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Turner looks to land a combination but Todayashi avoids it well.
Turner looks to land a combination but Todayashi avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todayashi wants to clinch.
Todayashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Todayashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Todayashi drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Todayashi has him pressed against the cage.
Todayashi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turner avoids the elbow strike from Todayashi, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todayashi tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
Todayashi keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Todayashi working aggressively here.
Todayashi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Todayashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands with a hook. Todayashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Todayashi dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todayashi tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.
Todayashi prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Todayashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Todayashi misses with a knee to the head.
Todayashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Todayashi has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Todayashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner throws a series of punches but Todayashi moves out of range.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Todayashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Todayashi moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todayashi.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todayashi misses with the combination.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Todayashi moved out of range nicely.
Todayashi scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Todayashi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jesse Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesse Turner!
An out of breath Jesse Turner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Trip (ranked 3355 p4p, 3976 weight class) and Aryan Farrokhi (ranked 173 p4p, 192 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
130
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Trip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aryan Farrokhi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trip defends it nicely.
Trip looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farrokhi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Trip has Farrokhi up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrokhi can't get the takedown.
Farrokhi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott Trip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aryan Farrokhi.
Farrokhi successfully pulls guard.
Farrokhi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Trip should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Farrokhi has tightened it up now! Trip should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aryan Farrokhi!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Jay (ranked 2148 p4p, 3341 weight class) and Lukas Hooper (ranked 121 p4p, 171 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rubicon Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Hooper!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jay swinging wildly here.
Jay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.
Hooper trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Hooper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hooper trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay keeping full guard, as Hooper tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay is looking for a triangle here but Hooper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jay prevents Hooper from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hooper trying to control from half guard but Jay is working away.
Jay tries to get to full guard but Hooper has control of the leg.
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jay is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardcore MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hooper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hooper trying to control from half guard but Jay is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hooper wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hooper advances to half guard.
Jay wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper works his way into full mount!
Hooper raining down shots from the mount!
Hooper seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jay is holding on tight.
Hooper jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jay is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jay and Hooper has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hooper controls Jay momentarily but Jay frees himself.
Hooper told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hooper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hooper is trying to control the position but Jay postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jay throws a series of punches but Hooper moves out of range.
Jay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jay stuffs the takedown.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Jay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hooper feints the counter takedown.
Hooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jay.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Jay avoids it easily.
Rubicon Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a wild combination.
Hooper fails with the takedown.
Rubicon Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukas Hooper.
Hooper blocks a head kick by Jay.
Hooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hooper is trying to pull guard but Jay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay working for submissions but it's allowed Hooper to get to half guard.
Hooper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper moves nicely into side control.
Jay throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Lukas Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooper working the head with strikes.
Hooper is trying to get an arm triangle but Jay is defending well.
Jay is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
Hooper wants to control but Jay is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jay is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hooper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jay tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position.
Hooper trying to control the position but Jay is working away.
Hooper cracks Jay with a big right hand but Jay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hooper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hooper is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jay is not content to let Hooper control the position.
Hooper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Jay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jay goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
 It looks like Lukas Hooper has been cut.
Hooper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay throws a combination that misses
and Hooper counters with a shoot takedown. Jay fights it but they end up in guard.
Hooper looking to pass the guard.
Hooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper passes into half guard.
Hooper moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay dodges the ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper tries for a kimura but Jay is defending well.
Hooper is looking to take a break and control but Jay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jay trying to control but Hooper flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
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.
Jay can't escape the position.
Hooper is persistently looking for the submission but Jay is defending it well.
Jay just trying to survive but Hooper is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jay is really stuck here.
Hooper working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hooper is not going to allow Jay to sit and survive in this position.
Jay is trying to get back to his feet but Hooper has full control of the position and if anything, Jay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hooper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jay defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper controlling well, preventing Jay from escaping the position.
Jay breaks Hooper's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jay controlling from the top position.
Hooper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jay defends it easily.
Jay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hooper looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jay wants to pass the guard but Hooper is keeping the position.
Jay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lukas Hooper.
I think Hooper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Hooper!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 1257 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Lindsay Apollo (ranked 77 p4p, 86 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo connects with the punch.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker cracks Apollo with an open hand slap.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Apollo throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Parker throws a body punch but Apollo moves out of range.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Apollo catches Parker right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Apollo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Apollo is just out of range.
Apollo throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker throwing a counter right hand but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo lands a nice looking body shot.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Parker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Apollo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Apollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo jabs at Parker's body.
Parker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Apollo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollo misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Parker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Apollo scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Apollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apollo thuds his right hand into Parker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker swings widly with a right hand
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Apollo lands with a good body shot.
Parker moves away from the strike by Apollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Apollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Apollo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Apollo avoids the head kick by Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Apollo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands a jab to Parker's midsection.
Apollo misses with a straight left.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Apollo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab from Apollo.
Lindsay Apollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker moves away from the strike by Apollo.
Parker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Apollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker moves out of range as Apollo strikes.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
A head kick misses from Parker.
A jab from Parker misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Apollo.
Parker is rocked!
Parker walks into a left hand.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apollo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Parker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Apollo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Lindsay Apollo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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