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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chief Queef (ranked 1321 p4p, 1704 weight class) and Johnny Cocaine (ranked 178 p4p, 229 weight class). Cocaine has chosen Nothing To Lose as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Cocaine!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocaine rushes Queef and presses him up against the cage.
Queef breaks from the clinch.
Cocaine is looking to clinch but Queef is avoiding it.
Cocaine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Queef, pushing him back against the cage.
Queef is trying to break free.
Cocaine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queef's defenses.
 It looks like Chief Queef has been cut.
Cocaine wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queef.
Cocaine lands a damaging elbow.
Queef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cocaine is looking to clinch.
Cocaine moves in looking to clinch but Queef pushes him off.
Queef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cocaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cocaine slaps away a takedown attempt from Queef, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cocaine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queef swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queef shoots in but no luck this time.
Queef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cocaine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chief Queef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queef tries to keep at a distance but Cocaine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cocaine keeps control of Queef as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Queef is trying to push Cocaine away but Cocaine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cocaine lands a hook that snaps the head of Queef backwards.
Queef breaks the clinch.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Queef shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cocaine pinned against the cage. Cocaine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Queef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cocaine clinches.
Queef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Queef tries for a takedown but Cocaine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cocaine gets a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Queef has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Queef is trying to force a seperation but Cocaine has the dominant position.
Cocaine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cocaine stuffs the takedown.
Queef fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queef avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cocaine tries to clinch but Queef is having none of it.
Cocaine misses with a head kick.
Queef will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queef throws a series of punches but Cocaine avoids them all with ease.
Queef is breathing heavily.
Queef shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cocaine is trying to defend but Queef finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cocaine pushes Queef off and gets back to his feet.
Cocaine has Queef up against the cage in a clinch.
Cocaine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cocaine tries to work over Queef's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queef breaks the clinch.
Queef tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cocaine defends well and Queef ends up having to push Cocaine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cocaine.
Cocaine lands with a right to the head.
Cocaine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine doesn't manage to clinch there - Queef circles away.
Cocaine shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cocaine wants to get back to his feet.
Queef tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cocaine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cocaine get's back to his feet.
Cocaine tries to clinch up.
Queef connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Johnny Cocaine has been cut.
Cocaine closes the distance and pushes Queef back into the cage.
Cocaine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queef drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cocaine bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cocaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Queef manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cocaine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Queefs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Queef is rocked!
Queef leaves his chin hanging out and Cocaine seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Queef crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cocaine!
Johnny Cocaine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yacob Nilsen (ranked 2189 p4p, 2286 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 283 p4p, 296 weight class). Nilsen comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Right above it. Jordon has chosen Sticky Icky as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yacob Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen connects with a crisp jab.
Nilsen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jordon back to the cage. Nilsen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jordon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jordon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nilsen is looking to escape.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen gets full guard.
Nilsen keeping moving, preventing Jordon from controlling successfully.
Nilsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nilsen won't allow Jordon to sweep him here.
Jordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsen defends well.
Jordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nilsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordon is keeping the position for now.
Jordon keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Nilsen is pushing down on Jordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jordon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jordon tries to roll over but Nilsen keeps him under control.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.
Jordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jordon moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jordon is on top in guard.
Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nilsen wants to stand and escape but Jordon is having none of it.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordon stands up over Nilsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Nilsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jordon's guard.
Nilsen is working Jordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jordon wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordon working a defensive guard here.
Jordon working for submissions but it's allowed Nilsen to get to half guard.
Nilsen is pressing down on Jordon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jordon is holding on for now.
Jordon is looking for a sweep. Nilsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordon trying to control from the bottom.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is not content to let Nilsen control the position.
Nilsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
Jordon tries to get to full guard but Nilsen has control of the leg.
Jordon looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordon defends it well.
Jordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nilsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nilsen's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Jordon catches Nilsen right on the button with a cross.
Jordon tries to clinch but Nilsen is having none of it.
Nilsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilsen.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Nilsen.
Nilsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilsen checks a leg kick.
Jordon throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nilsen feints and as Jordon raises his hands in defense, Nilsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nilsen looking to sit in guard and control but Jordon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Jordon pushes his legs off easily.
Jordon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nilsen trying to control from the bottom.
Jordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen wants to control but Jordon is keeping busy.
James Jordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jordon wants to take a breather but Nilsen is having none of it.
Jordon prevents Nilsen from improving his position.
Jordon slips a nice elbow through Nilsen's hands, connecting with Nilsen's forehead.
Jordon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nilsen has hold of Jordon's hands but Jordon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jordon is looking for a kimura here.
Jordon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.
Jordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jordon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordon trying to control the action but Nilsen is working from the bottom.
Jordon winds up and cracks Nilsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jordon wants to advance to full mount but Nilsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jordon throws a strike but Nilsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nilsen is looking for a triangle but Jordon pushes his legs off easily.
Nilsen wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Jordon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nilsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Nilsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordon is one step ahead there.
Nilsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jordon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nilsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nilsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nilsen!
Jordon tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Jordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jordon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jordon seems to be working for a kimura but Nilsen defends the submission attempt.
Nilsen is not content to let Jordon control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Jordon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Jordon. That snapped Nilsen's head back.
Jordon pushes Nilsen away with a front kick.
Nilsen misses with a hook. Jordon ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Jordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordon is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Jordon. No joy for Nilsen on that attempt.
Nilsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jordon throws a front kick that sends Nilsen stumbling back into the cage.
Jordon punishes Nilsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Nilsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon defending well as Nilsen loads up on a big left hand.
Jordon tries to clinch up.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Nilsen. No joy for Jordon on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nilsen misses the target.
Nilsen takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jordon cracks a nice hook into Nilsen's ribs.
Jordon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilsen staying out of range there.
Jordon is looking to land body kicks.
Nilsen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jordon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nilsen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordon connects with a single shot there.
Nilsen ducks under a wild hook from Jordon.
Jordon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nilsen will feel that in the morning.
Nilsen misses with a leg kick
and Jordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Jordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jordon showed some decent athleticism there.
Jordon wants to pass the guard but Nilsen is defending well.
Nilsen wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is looking for a sweep. Jordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jordon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jordon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordon is trying to control. Nilsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jordon is looking for a kimura but Nilsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordon to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon moves into full mount! Nilsen won't be happy about that!
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilsen gets back to half guard.
Nilsen is not content to let Jordon control the position.
Jordon is nestled in close to Nilsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jordon is thwarting Nilsen's attempts to control the position.
Nilsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nilsen wants to improve his position but Jordon is controlling well.
Nilsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jordon is working Nilsen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon postures up in Nilsen's guard and throws a big left but Nilsen blocks it.
Nilsen keeping full guard, as Jordon tries to pass.
Jordon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nilsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jordon.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Jordon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jordon defends well.
Jordon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jordon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordon 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1805 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Caio Barbosa (ranked 89 p4p, 124 weight class). Lalla comes into the arena with ЛЮБИ blaring out of the sound system. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalla is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa 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.
Lalla is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is stalling here but it's allowed Lalla to get half guard.
Barbosa works his way into full mount!
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lalla is looking to escape.
Lalla is looking to improve his position but Barbosa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lalla turns into him and now he's in Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but instead Lalla has moved into half guard.
Barbosa tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barbosa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lalla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to get back to full guard here but Lalla has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barbosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Lalla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barbosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Barbosa trying to control but Lalla postures up.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barbosa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Caio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
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.
Barbosa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lalla's guard.
Lalla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barbosa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Lalla is working away.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Barbosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla prevents Barbosa from improving position.
Barbosa controlling the position.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Lalla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla sneaks back into half guard.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lalla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barbosa moves into full mount! Lalla won't be happy about that!
Barbosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lalla has worked his arm free - good work by Lalla!
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa moves into full mount!
Barbosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barbosa wants to take Lalla's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa 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!
Barbosa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lalla did well to prevent Barbosa getting side control.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Caio Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barbosa has gone for a leg lock! Lalla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barbosa's guard.
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla won't allow Barbosa to pass to mount.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lalla, who protects the arm well.
Lalla tries to buck Barbosa off but Barbosa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbosa wants to control for a moment but Lalla uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barbosa is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa passes to side control.
Lalla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barbosa's best efforts.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
Barbosa trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it.
Barbosa is still trying to improve position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lalla's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barbosa 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Caio Barbosa thanked Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kill Monger (ranked 2160 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Marko Rakic (ranked 289 p4p, 191 weight class). Rakic has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rakic throws a counter combo.
Rakic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rakic throws a series of punches but Monger moves out of range.
Rakic fails with a takedown attempt.
Monger gets a double leg takedown into Rakic's guard.
Rakic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakic, not yet.
Monger postures up.
Monger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monger is really struggling to control Rakic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rakic can't do much from the bottom here.
Rakic tries to control but Monger manages to take his back.
Monger gets his hands free as Rakic looks to control.
Monger is persistently looking for the submission but Rakic is defending it well.
Rakic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rakic trying to control the action but Monger just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monger has the hooks in. Rakic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rakic is still trying to improve position.
Rakic showing good submission defense here.
Rakic can't escape the position.
Monger looking to break Rakic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rakic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Monger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rakic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monger.
Monger is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rakic knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rakic for a finish.
Rakic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Monger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rakic wants to control his opponent's hands but Monger gets his hands free.
Monger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Monger is hanging on to Rakic's back as he tries to escape.
Rakic keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Monger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rakic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Monger looking for the RNC.
Rakic trying to control the hands but Monger breaks the grip.
Monger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rakic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Monger looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monger is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Monger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monger throws a good cross that connects.
Rakic shoots in for a takedown but Monger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monger fails with the takedown.
Rakic looks to land a combination. Monger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monger.
Rakic is looking for a sweep.
Monger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rakic's legs.
Rakic struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic regains half guard.
Monger is thwarting Rakic's attempts to control the position.
Rakic is staying active underneath Monger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rakic wants to improve his position but Monger is controlling well.
Rakic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monger's back!
I really don't envy Monger right now.
Rakic scores with punches from the back.
It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
You can see the frustration on Monger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rakic doesn't have the hooks in and Monger manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic pulls Monger in close to prevent any damage.
Rakic 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.
Monger postures up.
Monger trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
Monger looking to pass the guard.
Rakic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Monger trying to control but Rakic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakic, not yet.
Rakic keeping full guard, as Monger tries to pass.
Rakic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rakic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monger.
Monger advances position into side control!
Monger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakic keeps working.
Rakic struggling a bit here.
Rakic is trying to get back to half guard.
Monger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kill Monger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rakic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monger regains half guard.
Monger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rakic pulls his head out easily.
Monger actively working from the bottom here.
Rakic working Monger over with strikes.
Rakic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monger defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kill Monger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic postures up in Monger's guard and throws a big left but Monger blocks it.
Monger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rakic is aware though and is defending well.
Rakic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rakic is in close to Monger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger keeping full guard, as Rakic tries to pass.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Monger looking for a sweep. Not yet Monger, not yet.
Rakic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monger's head.
Monger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rakic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rakic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rakic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kill Monger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monger managing to control the position.
Monger trying to control the position.
Monger is trying to hold Rakic in close to prevent damage but Rakic has managed to pass into half guard.
Monger is looking to improve his position.
Rakic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rakic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rakic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic is thwarting Monger's attempts to control the position.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
Monger has hold of Rakic's hands but Rakic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monger trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakic manages to pass to mount!
Rakic unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Monger wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Rakic celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
Our winner, Marko Rakic, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 1167 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Almoez Ali (ranked 139 p4p, 165 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Almoez Ali enters the cage!
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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 32 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Almoez Ali!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a head kick.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reem throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Reem misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reem.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Reem swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reem is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a head kick by Ali.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali drives through and clinches with Reem against the cage.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem prevents a body shot from Ali.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Reem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.
Reem manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Reem throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reem.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Reem misses.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Reem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Ali is looking to chop away at Reem's legs.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
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!
Reem gets a clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a nice strike.
Reem scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Ali ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almoez Ali.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Reem with a jab.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem lands with a slapping head kick.
Reem tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Reem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali slips a straight right by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali connects with a high kick.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ali misses.
Reem digs a good hook to Ali's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali slips under a jab from Reem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Reem misses.
Ali throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Reem throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Reem. Beautiful body shot.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem throws an elbow but it misses.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali letting Reem take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a left hand.
Reem blocks a body shot from Ali.
Almoez Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali is struggling to control the position.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges.
It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reem.
Ali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands a jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a hook.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Ali.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Reem blocks a jab.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem moves into the clinch.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Ali catches Reem right on the button with a cross.
Ali lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a nice head kick!
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Reem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Reem moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Reem avoids the body shot from Ali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Reem.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
Reem has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali pushes Reem up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem instigates a clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Ali misses with a hook.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali jabs at Reem's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between No Way (ranked 989 p4p, 721 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 123 p4p, 90 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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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, No Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Way connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Zonta! He's out on his feet! Way rushes in and drops Zonta with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). No Way!
No Way made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dropkick Flexy (ranked 1656 p4p, 1113 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 241 p4p, 157 weight class). Flexy comes to the cage accompanied by Big Thing. 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dropkick Flexy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Thighpunch misses.
Thighpunch throws the left hand but Flexy avoids the punch easily.
Thighpunch throws a jab when Flexy was well out of range.
Flexy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Flexy is working for a kimura but Thighpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thighpunch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flexy.
Flexy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thighpunch sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch is trying to get back to full guard.
Flexy is working for a kimura but Thighpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Flexy is working for a submission of some sort.
Flexy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thighpunch defends it well.
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.
Thighpunch manages to get to full guard.
Thighpunch keeping moving, preventing Flexy from controlling successfully.
Flexy drops back looking for a leg! Thighpunch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thighpunch manages to kick Flexy off! Flexy jumps back into Thighpunch's guard.
Flexy gets to his feet. Thighpunch looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thighpunch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Flexy under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thighpunch.
Flexy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flexy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thighpunch misses with a straight right.
Flexy tries to counter with a takedown but Thighpunch is quick to defend against it.
Butch Thighpunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flexy manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch throws a big shot that misses.
Flexy attempts a counter takedown but Thighpunch avoids it well and moves away.
Thighpunch throws an overhand right that lands on Flexy's shoulder, as Flexy tries to avoid the shot.
Thighpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flexy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thighpunch.
Flexy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flexy trying to control the position from guard on top but Thighpunch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flexy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flexy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flexy wants to pass the guard but Thighpunch is keeping the position.
Flexy passes Thighpunch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flexy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thighpunch!
Flexy working for a guillotine from mount but Thighpunch is in no mood to give up.
Flexy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flexy wants to control the pace but Thighpunch is squirming around nicely.
Flexy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Thighpunch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dropkick Flexy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thighpunch.
We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flexy manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Flexy.
Thighpunch digs a good body shot into Flexy's ribs.
Thighpunch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flexy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flexy has his takedown stuffed
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
Thighpunch lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Thighpunch. Beautiful body shot.
Flexy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Flexy gets to his feet - Thighpunch follows without any prompting.
Flexy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flexy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thighpunch.
A shot to the liver by Thighpunch. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Flexy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flexy tries to counter with a takedown but Thighpunch is quick to defend against it.
Thighpunch misses with a wild combination.
Flexy attempts a counter takedown but Thighpunch avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flexy staying out of range there.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot.
Flexy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thighpunch gets caught napping as Flexy dives in and scores a takedown. Thighpunch manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thighpunch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flexy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Flexy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexy drops back looking for a leg! Thighpunch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thighpunch manages to kick Flexy off! Flexy jumps back into Thighpunch's guard.
Thighpunch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flexy.
Flexy tries to free his leg and advance position but Thighpunch is retaining full guard.
Flexy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Flexy is looking to advance position but Thighpunch has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Flexy is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch trying to control but Flexy is having none of it.
Flexy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flexy tries to hold on but Thighpunch postures up.
Flexy 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thighpunch is thwarting Flexy's attempts to control the position.
Thighpunch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Thighpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Flexy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Thighpunch throws a looping overhand right but Flexy ducks down to avoid it.
Thighpunch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thighpunch tests Flexy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flexy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flexy.
Thighpunch digs a good body shot into Flexy's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch throws an off balance right hand
and Flexy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flexy is looking for a kimura here.
Thighpunch wants to control but Flexy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flexy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thighpunch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thighpunch is defending against the submission attempts here by Flexy.
Thighpunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flexy is working for a kimura but Thighpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Flexy 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.
Flexy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexy 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.
Flexy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thighpunch keeps working.
Flexy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thighpunch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flexy trying to pass the guard but Thighpunch defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flexy seems to be working for a kimura but Thighpunch defends the submission attempt.
Flexy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thighpunch is just riding it out for now. Flexy eventually gives up the hold.
Flexy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flexy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thighpunch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flexy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dropkick Flexy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flexy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dropkick Flexy!
Our winner, Dropkick Flexy, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 280 p4p, 1064 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 19 p4p, 51 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Backman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Backman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
Backman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Backman counters with a nice uppercut.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Backman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Backman 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.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Backman.
Sitsongrit cracks Backman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Backman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit stuns Backman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Backman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Backman trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Backman into the cage.
Backman stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit prevents Backman from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Backman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Backman blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Backman with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Backman.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Backman just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Backman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
 Backman is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Backman takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Backman fails to land.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big uppercut that drops Backman! More strikes from Sitsongrit and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Backman lies dazed against the cage as Sitsongrit celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yodsawan Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamadu Camara (ranked 803 p4p, 476 weight class) and Juha Niska (ranked 97 p4p, 67 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mamadu Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
A slow jab from Niska misses its intended target.
Niska has Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Niska controls the action.
Niska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niska trying to control the position but instead, Camara has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niska into the cage.
Camara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niska putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Camara avoiding damage as Niska throws knees to the body.
Camara misses with a body punch.
A short left from Niska.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Niska lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Mamadu Camara has been cut.
Camara managing to block the knees to the body from Niska.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camara.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Niska.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Camara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Niska misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Niska as the two fighters clinch.
Niska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska lands a shoulder strike.
Niska lands a shoulder strike.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara misses with a punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camara is defending well for now.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Niska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska lands a shoulder strike.
Niska lands an elbow just above Camara 's eye.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niska's elbow.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Niska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Niska.
Niska pushes off an throws an elbow but Camara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Niska.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska missing with knees to the body.
Niska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska moves out of range as Camara strikes.
A jab from Camara misses.
Niska throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska drives through and clinches with Camara against the cage.
Camara tries a body shot but Niska blocks it.
Niska blocking some punches.
Camara on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Niska working Camara over with knees to the body.
Niska lands a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara takes an elbow to the temple.
Niska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara is leaning against Niska and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niska misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Niska.
Mamadu Camara's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Niska comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Niska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Niska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Camara.
Niska lands with a short shot to the head.
Niska putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Camara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niska lands an uppercut.
Mamadu Camara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Niska throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Niska manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Niska.
Camara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska has closed the distance and engaged Camara in a clinch.
Niska gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niska lands a nice knee to the body.
Camara misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamadu Camara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A punch combination from Niska misses.
Niska scores with a one two! Camara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Camara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Niska blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Camara takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeez, Mamadu Camara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Niska blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niska landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Niska.
Niska lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Niska.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niska lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Niska prevents a body shot from Camara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Niska scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niska lands a nice uppercut.
Niska lands with a short shot to the head.
Niska cracks Camara with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Niska.
Niska lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mamadu Camara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juha Niska!
A very excited looking Juha Niska 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 Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 93 p4p, 407 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 19 p4p, 64 weight class). Dionisy comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. The key to victory for Cerberus Dionisy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gustafsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dionisy, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Dionisy's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dionisy lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson gets a takedown into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Dionisy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is thwarting Dionisy's attempts to control the position.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dionisy tries to get to full guard but Gustafsson has control of the leg.
Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dionisy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dionisy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson 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.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Dionisy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Dionisy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dionisy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Dionisy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dionisy manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Dionisy's guard.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Dionisy trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dionisy's guard.
Gustafsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dionisy is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dionisy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dionisy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gustafsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Dionisy are getting through and doing damage.
Dionisy wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy.
Gustafsson tries to roll but Dionisy sticks to his back.
Dionisy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to roll but Dionisy sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gustafsson turns into Dionisy and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dionisy pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dionisy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson passes Dionisy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dionisy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dionisy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Dionisy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dionisy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Dionisy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dionisy continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dionisy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Dionisy throws out a loose jab but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerberus Dionisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dionisy throws a shot to the body.
Dionisy misses the body punch
and Gustafsson counters with a shoot takedown. Dionisy fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson won't allow Dionisy to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson passes Dionisy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Dionisy is defending it quite comfortably.
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Dionisy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustafsson is working away from the top position though.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dionisy wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dionisy sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dionisy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Dionisy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Dionisy has hold of Gustafsson's hands but Gustafsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dionisy is holding on to half guard well.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dionisy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dionisy trying to control here.
Dionisy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dionisy continues to stall.
Gustafsson is in close to Dionisy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dionisy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dionisy is on top in guard.
Dionisy wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Dionisy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dionisy defends well.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but Dionisy defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but Dionisy pushes his legs off easily.
Dionisy trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dionisy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dionisy misses with a looping left.
Dionisy lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Dionisy.
Dionisy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dionisy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Dionisy.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Dionisy shows good takedown defense.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cerberus Dionisy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dionisy throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson feints the counter takedown.
Gustafsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dionisy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Dionisy controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dionisy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dionisy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustafsson is one step ahead there.
Dionisy has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Dionisy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gustafsson distracts Dionisy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dionisy wants to sweep here but Gustafsson controlling him for the moment.
Dionisy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dionisy is keeping the position for now.
Dionisy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gustafsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dionisy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Gustafsson passes Dionisy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy is trying to maintain the position but Gustafsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dionisy is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dionisy defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Dionisy is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Simon Gustafsson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dionisy gets caught napping as Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown. Dionisy manages to retain guard.
Dionisy is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson stands and throws Dionisy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson throws a strike aimed at the side of Dionisy's head but Dionisy avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dionisy, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dionisy controls the position for a moment.
Dionisy is trying to improve his position.
Dionisy is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dionisy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gustafsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dionisy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson throws an elbow but Dionisy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dionisy, who protects the arm well.
Dionisy is trying to improve his position.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Dionisy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Dionisy wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
Dionisy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dionisy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gustafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dionisy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dionisy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gustafsson, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dionisy tests Gustafsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dionisy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cerberus Dionisy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dionisy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick from Dionisy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dionisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cerberus Dionisy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dionisy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dionisy misses with an uppercut.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dionisy throws out the jab.
Dionisy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gustafsson manages to avoid it.
Dionisy missing with a left hand there. Gustafsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dionisy as he jumps to the side.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dionisy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Dionisy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cerberus Dionisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Dionisy throws a body shot but no joy.
Gustafsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dionisy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dionisy, as that shot connected.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gustafsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cerberus Dionisy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson slips a jab from Dionisy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dionisy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Dionisy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dionisy.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy lands with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Dionisy.
Gustafsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dionisy.
Dionisy misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Dionisy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gustafsson's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dionisy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dionisy.
Gustafsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dionisy sprawls well. He's pushed Gustafsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dionisy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dionisy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dionisy misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dionisy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gustafsson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dionisy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title!
Cerberus Dionisy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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