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GDL 96: McMann VS Camble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Okuda Hoshiko (ranked 5041 p4p, 25284 weight class) and Buff Lyons (ranked 601 p4p, 724 weight class). Buff Lyons is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Okuda Hoshiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buff Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshiko swivels and escapes.
Lyons is looking to clinch.
Lyons is looking to clinch but Hoshiko is avoiding it.
Lyons shoots in for a double leg but Hoshiko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lyons is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoshiko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons.
Nice takedown defense from Hoshiko. No joy for Lyons on that attempt.
Buff Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshiko takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hoshiko.
Lyons is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoshiko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoshiko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshiko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lyons has had enough of the clinch but Hoshiko keeps him there for the moment.
Hoshiko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoshiko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshiko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshiko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshiko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lyons.
A short right from Hoshiko on the inside.
Lyons being controlled against the cage.
Hoshiko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lyons looks winded!
Hoshiko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko stalls.
Hoshiko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lyons avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lyons tries to break free but Hoshiko pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshiko lands a left hand.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Hoshiko avoiding damage as Lyons throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons can't get the takedown.
Hoshiko misses with a knee strike.
Lyons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lyons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoshiko misses with a knee to the head.
Hoshiko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoshiko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Lyons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshiko is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko avoids the elbow strike from Lyons, against the cage.
Lyons misses with some punches.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow over the top.
Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshiko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lyons can't get the takedown.
A short body shot lands from Hoshiko as the two fighters clinch.
Lyons fails to pull guard.
Hoshiko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshiko pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okuda Hoshiko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoshiko has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
Lyons misses with a body punch.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lyons can't get the takedown.
Hoshiko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoshiko scores with a shot to the side of Lyons's head.
Hoshiko stalling the fight.
Hoshiko looking to throw knees to the head but Lyons is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshiko prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoshiko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lyons can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Hoshiko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyons is looking to take this one to the mat.
Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons.
Nice elbow from Hoshiko.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoshiko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoshiko landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshiko.
Lyons is stalling here.
Lyons tries for a takedown but Hoshiko manages to get underhooks.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoshiko is keeping busy.
Hoshiko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoshiko lands a shoulder strike.
Hoshiko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
A short left from Hoshiko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyons is trying to pull guard but Hoshiko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoshiko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyons tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshiko smiles and moves away.
Hoshiko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoshiko has managed to clinch.
Hoshiko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lyons up against the cage.
Hoshiko pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hoshiko for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Hoshiko.
Okuda Hoshiko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshiko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
Lyons is trying to break free.
Lyons can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshiko controls the action.
Hoshiko slowing the pace effectively.
A short body shot lands from Hoshiko as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoshiko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoshiko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoshiko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshiko is pressed up against the cage. Lyons has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshiko down to the mat. Hoshiko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoshiko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lyons is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoshiko lands an elbow inside.
Hoshiko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lyons's face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okuda Hoshiko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lyons tries for a takedown but Hoshiko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoshiko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoshiko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoshiko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyons is defending well for now.
Hoshiko prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshiko misses with an elbow strike.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage, preventing Lyons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshiko.
Lyons is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoshiko has double underhooks.
Hoshiko throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoshiko as Lyons tries to tie him up.
Lyons jumps guard but Hoshiko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okuda Hoshiko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buff Lyons.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshiko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyons.
Hoshiko moves into the clinch.
Hoshiko lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshiko.
Lyons has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshiko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoshiko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoshiko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyons takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hoshiko.
A right hand to the body from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoshiko is stalling here.
Lyons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyons wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoshiko won't allow it.
Lyons wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshiko has Lyons pressed against the cage.
Hoshiko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshiko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lyons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
Hoshiko taking a breather.
Hoshiko pushes Lyons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshiko obliges.
Hoshiko tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
Hoshiko lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoshiko keeps control of Lyons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoshiko tries to throw a body punch but Lyons avoids it by throwing Hoshiko back against the cage.
Hoshiko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lyons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshiko.
Hoshiko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lyons backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshiko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshiko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buff Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okuda Hoshiko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshiko blocks a body shot from Lyons.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okuda Hoshiko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoshiko 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okuda Hoshiko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Velluire (ranked 7132 p4p, 25303 weight class) and Thomas Shelby (ranked 770 p4p, 778 weight class). Shelby is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red Right Hand. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Velluire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velluire throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby.
Brandon Velluire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Velluire's head backwards.
Velluire lands a leg kick that knocks Shelby off balance momentarily.
Velluire throws a nice looking combination but Shelby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shelby misses with a wild combination.
Velluire misses with a body kick.
Shelby misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Velluire.
Shelby misses with a takedown attempt
and Velluire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shelby is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velluire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shelby walks into a left hand.
Velluire dodges the punch combination from Shelby.
Shelby shoots for a takedown but Velluire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandon Velluire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Shelby.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Velluire is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby throws a series of punches but Velluire avoids them all with ease.
Velluire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Velluire. Those never looked like landing.
Shelby tries to counter with a clinch but Velluire shakes him off and moves away.
Velluire scores with a jab to the body.
Velluire tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velluire with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Velluire.
Velluire slips a jab and a cross from Shelby.
Velluire with a jab.
Velluire thumps Shelby with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velluire connects with a leg kick.
Velluire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Velluire throws a right hand that Shelby ducks under and follows up with a left that Shelby also avoids with ease.
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velluire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shelby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velluire misses with a straight left.
Velluire swats away the attempt to clinch by Shelby.
Shelby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velluire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velluire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velluire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velluire thuds a left hand into Shelby's body.
Brandon Velluire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shelby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velluire counters with a two punch combo.
Shelby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velluire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Velluire.
Velluire jabs Shelby right on the nose. Shelby blinks but takes it well.
Shelby has closed the distance and engaged Velluire in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velluire manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Velluire misses.
Velluire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Shelby does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Velluire.
Velluire misses with a lunging right hand
and Shelby counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Velluire misses.
Shelby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shelby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velluire stalks Shelby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shelby's face. Shelby staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Velluire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shelby back to the cage. Velluire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Velluire pushes him off.
Velluire throws a big counter combination but Shelby scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Velluire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shelby misses with a double jab
and Velluire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Velluire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Velluire.
Velluire throws a series of punches but Shelby avoids them all with ease.
Velluire clobbers Shelby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velluire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
Velluire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Velluire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Velluire is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velluire cracks Shelby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Velluire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Velluire.
Shelby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Velluire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Velluire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Velluire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Velluire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shelby circles away quickly and effectively.
Velluire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Velluire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Velluire slips a jab from Shelby.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Velluire back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shelby moves in looking to clinch but Velluire pushes him off.
Velluire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brandon Velluire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shelby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velluire with a nice calf kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velluire tries to pull guard but Shelby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Velluire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velluire misses with a double jab
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velluire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shelby can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velluire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Shelby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Velluire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Velluire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velluire tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Velluire.
Shelby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velluire keeps the fight on the outside.
Shelby misses with the combination.
Shelby lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Velluire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shelby doesn't seem phased though.
Shelby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velluire.
Shelby drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Velluire defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Velluire avoids nicely.
Shelby swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velluire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Velluire throws a lazy right hand but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velluire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velluire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Velluire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shelby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shelby tries to clinch up but Velluire circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
 Velluire is rocked!
Shelby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Velluire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velluire throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely.
Velluire seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velluire.
Shelby tries to counter with a clinch but Velluire shakes him off and moves away.
Shelby tries to clinch but Velluire is having none of it.
Shelby fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Velluire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shelby showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velluire.
Shelby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shelby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Velluire.
Velluire tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velluire lands with an overhand left.
Shelby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shelby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velluire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Velluire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Velluire tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velluire throws a hook to the side of Shelby's head but Shelby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velluire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shelby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shelby has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shelby has his takedown stuffed
and Velluire counters by moving into the clinch.
Shelby breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Shelby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Shelby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shelby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Velluire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velluire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
A shot to the liver by Velluire. Beautiful body shot.
Shelby blocks a head kick by Velluire.
Shelby clinches up with Velluire and pushes him back against the cage.
Velluire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shelby's defenses.
Shelby lands with a short shot to the head.
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velluire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shelby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velluire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shelby's head.
Velluire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velluire's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Velluire duly obliges.
Shelby looks to score with a jab to the body but Velluire is just out of range.
Shelby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velluire with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shelby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Shelby does no damage.
Shelby takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Velluire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shelby scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Velluire does no damage.
Velluire looks to land a body kick but Shelby moved away.
Velluire avoids the body shot from Shelby.
Velluire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shelby.
Shelby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velluire misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby tries to clinch up but Velluire circles away and keeps his distance.
Shelby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velluire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velluire misses with a wild combination.
Shelby is looking for the big counter here.
Velluire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shelby.
Shelby tries to counter with a clinch but Velluire shakes him off and moves away.
Velluire thuds his shin into the meat of Shelby's side.
Brandon Velluire is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
A clash of legs there as Shelby blocks the low kick.
Velluire throws a right and a left that Shelby avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shelby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Velluire swinging wildly here.
Shelby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Velluire avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Shelby misses.
Velluire throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shelby is looking to clinch.
Velluire tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shelby manages to circle out of the way.
Velluire lunges at Shelby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shelby's hand.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Velluire circles away.
Shelby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby with a poor takedown
and Velluire counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velluire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby doesn't manage to clinch there - Velluire circles away.
Velluire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Velluire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shelby misses.
Shelby forces Velluire back against the cage and clinches.
Velluire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velluire scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby misses with a right hand
and Velluire counters with a two punch combo.
Shelby tries to clinch there but Velluire circles away.
Velluire throws a series of strikes that have Shelby backpedaling.
A nice leg kick from Velluire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shelby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Velluire is looking to counter the offense by Shelby and move into the clinch.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velluire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shelbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Velluire keeps the fight on the outside.
Velluire throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Velluire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velluire 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Velluire!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Paul (ranked 25020 p4p, 6446 weight class) and James Wilson (ranked 794 p4p, 725 weight class). Charlie Paul has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paul if he has to take too many more of those.
Paul looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paul sprawls well. Paul wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Paul's ribcage.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paul as he jumps to the side.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
Paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charlie Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wilson is tightening it up a little... Paul has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paul reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paul taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Powder Power (ranked 6362 p4p, 24487 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 690 p4p, 747 weight class). Coppola has chosen Duality as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Powder Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut.
Power lands a big head kick that sends Coppola tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Coppola back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coppola checks it well.
Coppola with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Power moves out of range as Coppola strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coppola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coppola walks forward, straight into a front kick from Power.
Coppola decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Coppola seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Power is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Smith (ranked 4961 p4p, 4307 weight class) and John Kelly (ranked 638 p4p, 589 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kelly!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Smith moves to clinch but Kelly breaks away
and Kelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Kelly throws a shot to the body.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
As Kelly looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Smith defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Smith moves to clinch but Kelly breaks away
letting Kelly counter with a right hand.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kelly.
Kelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
John Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kelly taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kelly.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kelly manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kelly.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kelly.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly misses the jab.
Smith pushes Kelly up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Kelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Kelly.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kelly sprawls and moves away.
Smith gets a clinch.
Kelly on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly is stalling here.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips under a jab from Kelly.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kelly finish him?!
Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kelly counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Kelly thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Kelly jabs at Smith's body.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kelly misses.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kelly cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kelly finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith blocks a jab.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Kelly lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Kelly lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Kelly thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
As Kelly looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Kelly just gets out of the way.
Kelly throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Kelly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws an overhand right that drops Smith like a sack of potatoes! Kelly dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kelly!
John Kelly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katashi Sakaguchi (ranked 6531 p4p, 4512 weight class) and Ryan Hanley (ranked 702 p4p, 582 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katashi Sakaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Hanley!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sakaguchi's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakaguchi is on top in guard.
Sakaguchi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanley keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
Hanley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakaguchi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanley working a defensive guard here.
Hanley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sakaguchi has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanley tries to roll over but Sakaguchi keeps him under control.
Hanley controlling the position for now.
Sakaguchi prevents Hanley from improving his position.
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.
Hanley is positioning himself well to prevent Sakaguchi advancing to mount.
Hanley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sakaguchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakaguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakaguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Hanley's legs - danger averted.
Hanley keeping moving, preventing Sakaguchi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakaguchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakaguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakaguchi won't allow Hanley to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakaguchi is fighting to break Hanley's control of his arms but Hanley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sakaguchi fails with the takedown.
Sakaguchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanley is fending him off so far but Sakaguchi persists. Nope, Hanley circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakaguchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakaguchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katashi Sakaguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been told by Sakaguchi's head coaches at The Lions Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakaguchi fails to land the takedown.
Sakaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hanley works to advance to full mount. Sakaguchi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanley prevents Sakaguchi from getting the reversal.
Hanley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakaguchi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hanley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanley avoids the attempt from Sakaguchi to control.
Hanley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakaguchi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanley controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hanley dominated that round.
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.
Hanley clinches with his opponent.
Sakaguchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanley gets control of Sakaguchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sakaguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanley is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sakaguchi rolls with it to try and escape but Hanley cranks on the arm and Sakaguchi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Hanley!
An out of breath Ryan Hanley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Biden (ranked 3759 p4p, 5147 weight class) and Chad Lincoln (ranked 136 p4p, 173 weight class). Chad Lincoln acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Biden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincoln . Biden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincoln tries for a takedown but Biden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Biden is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range.
Biden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Biden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincoln takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lincoln fails with the takedown.
Biden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunter Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln throws a series of punches but Biden moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Biden misses its target.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Lincoln moves away and avoids it.
Biden feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lincoln sprawling to the canvas! Lincoln rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Biden finish him?!
 Lincoln is rocked!
It looks like Chad Lincoln has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biden shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Lincoln takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Biden sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Lincoln bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hunter Biden!
After the fight, Hunter Biden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Dolton (ranked 3524 p4p, 5625 weight class) and Damian White (ranked 70 p4p, 108 weight class). Dolton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Paradise Warfare. Scott Dolton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian White's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Dolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolton shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White throws a series of punches but Dolton moves out of range.
Dolton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Scott Dolton has been cut.
Damian White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from White does it's job there.
Dolton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Dolton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dolton stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dolton postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Dolton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is trying to control the position but Dolton postures up.
Dolton postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dolton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White controls Dolton momentarily but Dolton frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolton preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dolton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dolton.
Dolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dolton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dolton drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Dolton off! Dolton jumps back into White's guard.
White wants to stand up but Dolton is controlling him.
Dolton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dolton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dolton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolton throws a big right hand that misses.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Dolton is proving a slippery customer.
White has momentary wrist control but Dolton slips an elbow through the middle.
White is trying to keep Dolton in close.
Dolton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White looking to control.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dolton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dolton trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dolton 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.
Dolton slips nicely into half guard.
Dolton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White!
Dolton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dolton lands a heavy shot. That's hurt White! Dolton sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless White and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scott Dolton!
Scott Dolton decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Adlehyde (ranked 3406 p4p, 5658 weight class) and Kronk Nakamura (ranked 497 p4p, 671 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Adlehyde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kronk Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adlehyde loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Adlehyde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adlehyde clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Adlehyde is out of range.
Adlehyde throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Adlehyde counters by moving into the clinch.
A short left from Adlehyde.
I was talking to Adlehyde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adlehyde misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adlehyde.
Adlehyde dodges an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Adlehyde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adlehyde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakamuras head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adlehyde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adlehyde.
Nakamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakamura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adlehyde lands a left hand.
Nakamura is rocked!
Adlehyde pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Nakamura! Adlehyde unloads with more strikes and Nakamura sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Adlehyde!
In his post fight interview, Jack Adlehyde started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guy McMann (ranked 3281 p4p, 2923 weight class) and Mike Camble (ranked 444 p4p, 395 weight class). McMann comes to the cage accompanied by Legend Has It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy McMann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Camble!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from McMann as Camble shoots in.
McMann throws out a powerful jab.
McMann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMann moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - McMann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMann scores with a spinning back kick!
McMann lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMann with a nice cross.
Camble tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McMann defends well and Camble ends up having to push McMann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Camble.
Guy McMann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Camble.
McMann misses with the body kick
so Camble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Camble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McMann wants to get back to his feet but Camble passes into half guard.
Camble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann pushes Camble off looking to stand but Camble dives back in and keeps control.
McMann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Camble has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McMann defend it? Camble steps over the head and cranks it - McMann is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Camble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Camble!
Mike Camble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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