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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaos Cleveland (ranked 24342 p4p, 24516 weight class) and Isoo Paa (ranked 694 p4p, 675 weight class). Khaos Cleveland 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaos Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isoo Paa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paa throws a right hand that Cleveland ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleveland also avoids with ease.
Paa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cleveland doesn't seem bothered though.
Cleveland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Khaos Cleveland has been cut.
Isoo Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleveland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cleveland as he avoids it easily.
Paa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paa sends Cleveland crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Paa is motioning to the referee to let Cleveland up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cleveland blocks a head kick by Paa.
Cleveland feinted with a counter takedown.
Paa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cleveland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khaos Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isoo Paa.
Paa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paa counters with a straight right hand.
 Cleveland is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa punishes Cleveland's body with a nice straight punch.
Cleveland is breathing heavily.
Cleveland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleveland circles away quickly and effectively.
Paa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cleveland out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isoo Paa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Flamebeard (ranked 3941 p4p, 23948 weight class) and Andrei Castravet (ranked 441 p4p, 630 weight class). Andrei Castravet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Flamebeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamebeard looks to land a combination but Castravet avoids it well.
Castravet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Flamebeard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castravet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castravet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Flamebeard. Those never looked like landing.
Flamebeard feints and as Castravet raises his hands in defense, Flamebeard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flamebeard postures up and lands a big shot to Castravet's brow.
Flamebeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flamebeard scoring with some ground and pound.
Castravet looking for a guillotine here but Flamebeard defends easily.
Flamebeard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Castravet's head.
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!
Flamebeard throws a big right hand that misses.
Flamebeard is working Castravet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Castravet has his foot on Flamebeard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flamebeard works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castravet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flamebeard with a nice head shot there.
Flamebeard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castravet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flamebeard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flamebeard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flamebeard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flamebeard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Castravet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flamebeard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flamebeard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castravet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flamebeard defends well.
Flamebeard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamebeard pushes down on Castravet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castravet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flamebeard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flamebeard working Castravet over with strikes.
Castravet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flamebeard pulls his head out easily.
Castravet actively working from the bottom here.
Flamebeard lands with a punch from half guard.
Castravet wants to get back to full guard but Flamebeard has mounted him!
Castravet tries to lock up and control but Flamebeard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castravet is looking to improve his position but Flamebeard isn't that keen on the idea.
Flamebeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Castravet on the ground.
BOOM! Flamebeard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castravet is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flamebeard lands with some strikes.
Flamebeard working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Flamebeard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Flamebeard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flamebeard working Castravet over with strikes here.
Flamebeard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Flamebeard lands a big shot there that rocks Castravet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flamebeard is landing with some decent strikes but Castravet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flamebeard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castravet is looking to escape.
Flamebeard controlling his opponent.
Flamebeard lands a heavy elbow.
Flamebeard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castravet looks a forlorn figure.
Castravet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flamebeard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Castravet looks a forlorn figure.
Flamebeard landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Flamebeard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Flamebeard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castravet slips under a jab from Flamebeard.
Flamebeard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flamebeard.
Castravet doesn't manage to clinch there - Flamebeard circles away.
Andrei Castravet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castravet scores with the left hand. Flamebeard knows he should have avoided that one.
Flamebeard wants to land a leg kick but Castravet is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castravet. That's going to slow Flamebeard down.
Flamebeard misses with a few strikes there.
Flamebeard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flamebeard looks to land a right hand but Castravet moved out of range.
Flamebeard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castravet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castravet lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Flamebeard can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Castravet and Flamebeard drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Castravet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Castravet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Menard (ranked 5606 p4p, 5509 weight class) and Tom Cullen (ranked 597 p4p, 589 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tom Cullen enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Menard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen sends Menard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cullen is motioning to the referee to let Menard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Malcolm Menard has been cut.
Menard moves out of range of the strikes.
Menard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cullen.
Cullen swings for the body but Menard moves out of range.
Menard tries to counter by clinching up but Cullen breaks away and moves out of range.
Cullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Menard counters with a series of strikes. Cullen will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cullen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cullen misses with the combination.
Cullen 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.
Cullen dips to his left and cracks Menard with an uppercut!
Cullen lands with a good body shot.
Menard ducks under a wild hook from Cullen.
Cullen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cullen wobbles Menard with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Cullen dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Menard to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Cullen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torn Brot (ranked 4320 p4p, 5063 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 479 p4p, 506 weight class). Torn Brot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brot clobbers Warrior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brot fails to land with a series of punches.
Brot misses with a hook.
Brot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warrior.
Brot scores with a decent looking hook.
Warrior moves out of range of the strikes.
Warrior let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brot.
A jab from Brot misses.
Brot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warrior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warrior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brot has escaped and now he's on top!
Brot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Brot pushes his legs off easily.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Brot tries to pass.
Brot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Brot tries to pass.
Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Brot pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Warrior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warrior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brot is aware though and is defending well.
Brot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warrior's guard.
Brot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brot is pressing down on Warrior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warrior is holding on for now.
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brot pulls his head out easily.
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Brot is trying to control. Warrior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brot passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brot trying to control but Warrior is having none of it.
Warrior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warrior 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.
Brot is trying to control the action in half guard but Warrior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brot slips a nice elbow through Warrior's hands, connecting with Warrior's forehead.
Brot is trying to work for a kimura but Warrior is defending well.
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Brot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torn Brot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brot scores with a punch to the head.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brot.
Brot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brot.
Brot 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.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brot.
It seemed like Warrior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Brot's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warrior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brot connects with a crisp jab.
Brot loads up on a big right hand but Warrior slips the punch.
Brot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
Brot throws an overhand right that lands on Warrior's shoulder, as Warrior tries to avoid the shot.
Brot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brot.
And Warrior tries to counter it with a takedown but Brot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?
Brot lands with a nice combination. Warrior backs away looking to recover.
Warrior slips a jab from Brot.
Torn Brot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brot scores with a one two! Warrior had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brot misses with a hook.
Brot misses with a hook
and Warrior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Warrior tries for a takedown but Brot manages to get underhooks.
Warrior has Brot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warrior is working for takedown but Brot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torn Brot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior wants to take the fight to the mat but Brot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brot breaks the clinch.
Torn Brot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warrior walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
Brot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brot throws the left hand but Warrior avoids the punch easily.
Brot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brot throws a low kick but Warrior moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warrior! But no joy.
Brot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Warrior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brot throws a jab when Warrior was well out of range.
Brot misses with a hook
and Brot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brot lands the left hand.
Brot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brot misses with a looping right.
Warrior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Brot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brot.
Brot misses with a series of wild punches.
Warrior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Brot.
Brot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warrior was well out of range. Poor timing from Brot.
Brot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Brot misses its intended target.
Warrior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brot throws a series of punches but Warrior avoids them all with ease.
Brot scores with a crisp jab that stopped Warrior in his tracks.
Jab from Brot.
Brot misses the jab.
Warrior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brot connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brot.
Brot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
Warrior walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warrior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Brot.
Brot throws a sloppy head kick and Warrior moves out of range easily.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brot throwing a counter right hand but Warrior manages to avoid it.
Warrior moves out of range of the strikes.
Brot feints a jab promting Warrior to slip. Brot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warrior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Warrior takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warrior counters with a stiff right hand.
Warrior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torn Brot dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brot throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Brot lands with an overhand left.
Torn Brot is winning the standup battle so far.
Brot throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Warrior to counter with a crisp jab.
Warrior has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Warrior staying out of range there.
Brot sizes up Warrior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Warrior slips under a jab.
Warrior slips under a jab.
Warrior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warrior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brot lunges at Warrior with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warrior's hand.
Brot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Warrior throws out a counter right but Brot avoids it with no problem.
Brot throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.
Brot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warrior.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warrior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brot.
Warrior scores with a decent looking hook.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Brot.
Brot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warrior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warrior backs up against the cage.
Brot scores with a punch to the head.
Warrior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brot.
The crowd cheers as Brot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warrior doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Brot as he connects with a hook.
Warrior moves out of range of the body kick.
Warrior looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Warrior has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good standup being displayed there by Brot as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Brot misses.
Torn Brot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brot lands a really nice looking cross but Warrior seems unphased.
Brot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warrior.
A jab from Brot misses.
Warrior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warrior moves away from the strike by Brot.
Brot slaps away a takedown attempt from Warrior, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Warrior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ultimate Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brot misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brot looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Brot throws a lazy uppercut
and Warrior counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warrior lands with an overhand left.
Brot throws a looping overhand right but Warrior ducks down to avoid it.
Brot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brot misses with a wild combination.
Warrior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brot throws an overhand right that lands on Warrior's shoulder, as Warrior tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Brot - just one landing.
Brot lands a jab to the nose.
Warrior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brot.
Warrior looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warrior takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warrior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warrior closes the distance and clinches.
Warrior can't get the takedown.
Brot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brot catches Warrior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brot throws a lazy uppercut
and Warrior counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warrior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brot misses with an uppercut. Warrior saw that one coming.
Warrior slips under a jab.
Brot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warrior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brot lands with a nice combination. Warrior backs away looking to recover.
Brot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warrior.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torn Brot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torn Brot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Millian (ranked 3906 p4p, 4926 weight class) and Branson White (ranked 474 p4p, 533 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Matt Millian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branson White!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White, pushing him back against the cage.
Millian works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
Millian is working White over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Millian.
A right handed body shot lands from Millian.
Millian avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
Millian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Millian avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Millian.
White trying to control the position but instead, Millian has worked for underhooks and has pushed White into the cage.
Nice body punch from Millian - that landed with a thud.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Millian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Millian scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
White pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Millian.
White looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Millian.
Millian manages to break the clinch.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Millian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millian instigates a clinch.
Millian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Millian.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Millian lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
 It looks like Branson White has been cut.
Millian displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
Millian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt White or not.
Millian stalling.
Millian pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Millian cracks White with a nice body shot.
Millian presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White tries to land knees in the clinch but Millian avoids the damage to the body.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Millian as White tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Millian.
Millian blocks an elbow strike.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Millian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Millian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Millian digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Millian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Millian digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Millian lands a shoulder strike.
Millian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Millian.
A short right from Millian on the inside.
Millian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Millian is working White over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Millian.
Millian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 White is rocked!
Millian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Millian finish him?
Millian pushes White against the cage. Millian is working some dirty boxing. Millian pushes off with a quick right hook! White goes down! White tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Millian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Millian!
Matt Millian gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasha Abashidze (ranked 3868 p4p, 3229 weight class) and Berkthar Bankenfuere (ranked 435 p4p, 376 weight class). Berkthar Bankenfuere will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasha Abashidze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berkthar Bankenfuere!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abashidze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bankenfuere manages to avoid it.
Abashidze moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBankenfuere.
Bankenfuere lands with a hook. Abashidze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abashidze connects with a single shot there.
Abashidze shoots in but Bankenfuere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bankenfuere gets tackled into the cage by Abashidze. Abashidze maintains the clinch.
Abashidze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abashidze avoids a wild elbow strike from Bankenfuere.
Abashidze breaks from the clinch.
Abashidze rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bankenfuere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bankenfuere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Bankenfuere's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankenfuere fails to land with a series of punches.
Abashidze digs a good body shot into Bankenfuere's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abashidze.
As Abashidze backs off Bankenfuere throws a huge counter combo but Abashidze manages to avoid it all.
Lasha Abashidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankenfuere takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abashidze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bankenfuere manages to avoid it.
Bankenfuere is looking for the big counter here.
Bankenfuere takes one on the button.
It looks like Berkthar Bankenfuere has been cut.
No joy there for Bankenfuere, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bankenfuere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abashidze attempts a counter takedown but Bankenfuere avoids it well and moves away.
Bankenfuere throws a sloppy head kick and Abashidze moves out of range easily.
Abashidze slips under a jab from Bankenfuere.
Bankenfuere walks into a left hand.
Abashidze clinches up with Bankenfuere and pushes him back against the cage.
Bankenfuere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abashidze avoiding damage as Bankenfuere throws knees to the body.
Bankenfuere letting Abashidze take a breather here.
Abashidze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bankenfuere backwards.
Abashidze keeps control of Bankenfuere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bankenfuere keeps control of Abashidze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abashidze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankenfuere throws a right hand that Abashidze ducks under and follows up with a left that Abashidze also avoids with ease.
Berkthar Bankenfuere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bankenfuere tries to land a body kick
and Abashidze counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bankenfuere!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abashidze scoring with punches from side control.
Bankenfuere takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abashidze cracks Bankenfuere with a big right hand but Bankenfuere just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Abashidze wants to control but Bankenfuere is keeping him busy.
Bankenfuere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankenfuere takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bankenfuere is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abashidze works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abashidze working the body and head with strikes.
Abashidze is chipping away with strikes.
Abashidze working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bankenfuere pushes Abashidze away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abashidze gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abashidze cracks Bankenfuere with a big elbow.
Abashidze grinds an elbow into Bankenfuere's temple.
Abashidze working the ground and pound from side control.
Bankenfuere stops Abashidze from passing to mount.
Abashidze working away.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Bankenfuere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abashidze cracks Bankenfuere with a big right hand but Bankenfuere just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bankenfuere is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bankenfuere dodges the ground and pound from Abashidze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abashidze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bankenfuere is trying to control Abashidze's posture but Abashidze avoids it.
Abashidze working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bankenfuere's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abashidze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That has opened up Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bankenfuere is trying to improve his position.
Bankenfuere on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Abashidze working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The cut above Berkthar Bankenfuere's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bankenfuere struggling a bit here.
Abashidze lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bankenfuere down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bankenfuere stuffs the takedown.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Berkthar Bankenfuere's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasha Abashidze!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Frossard (ranked 3188 p4p, 3700 weight class) and Dillon Hardman (ranked 440 p4p, 496 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Frossard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frossard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frossard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Frossard.
Hardman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hardman lands an uppercut.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frossard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Frossard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but Frossard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardman throws a body punch but Frossard moves out of range.
Hardman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardman works on Frossard's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Frossard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frossard lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frossard.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frossard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frossard presses Hardman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardman looks winded!
Frossard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Frossard.
Frossard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frossard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frossard manages to break the clinch.
Hardman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frossard manages to avoid it.
Hardman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Frossard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardman on the side of the head.
Frossard throws a nice looking combination but Hardman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hardman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frossard with a body shot.
Frossard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardman finds it's way round the side to connect with Frossard's head.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
enabling Frossard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Frossard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frossard connects with a jab.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frossard.
Hardman lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hardman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frossard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Frossard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardman manages to circle out of the way.
Frossard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardman misses with a jab to the body
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frossard connects with a jab.
Hardman misses with a few strikes there.
Frossard lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Dillon Hardman has been cut.
Hardman lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hardman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frossard.
Frossard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Frossard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman stalks Frossard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frossard's face. Frossard staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardman closes the distance but Frossard moves to the side
and Frossard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frossard misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Frossard connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frossard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frossard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A cross from Hardman lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frossard throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardman cracks Frossard with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frossard moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Hardman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Frossard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frossard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frossard can't find room to land a body shot as Hardman controls the action.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
Hardman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frossard is working Hardman over against the cage.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Frossard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman's cut.
That's time! Frossard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the body from Hardman misses
letting Frossard counter with a right hand.
Frossard 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.
Hardman throws a shot from downtown. Frossard moves away and avoids it.
Hardman jabs at Frossard's body.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Frossard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frossard jabs at Hardman's body.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Frossard to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardman throws a hook but Frossard avoids it easily.
Frossard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Frossard throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frossard was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardman.
Frossard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frossard counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman wants to clinch up but Frossard keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Frossard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frossard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frossard.
Frossard slips under a jab from Hardman.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
letting Frossard counter with a right hand.
Frossard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Frossard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Frossard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman lands a jab.
Frossard lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardman's head.
Dillon Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardman misses the body punch
and Frossard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frossard digs a good hook to Hardman's body.
Hardman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Frossard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardman ducks right into an uppercut from Frossard.
Hardman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frossard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Frossard saw that one coming.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frossard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardman circles away quickly and effectively.
Frossard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hardman in his tracks.
Hardman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frossard's elbow.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frossard is leaning against Hardman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Hardman.
Hardman misses with a body punch.
Frossard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frossard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Hardman.
A short body shot lands from Hardman as the two fighters clinch.
Hardman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frossard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman tries to throw a body punch but Frossard avoids it by throwing Hardman back against the cage.
Hardman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frossard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frossard misses with some punches.
Pierre Frossard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frossard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frossard works on Hardman's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frossard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frossard's elbow.
Frossard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hardman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frossards head.
Frossard throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardman.
Frossard tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
Frossard blocks an uppercut.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
Frossard blocks an uppercut.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Frossard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dillon Hardman'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hardman wants to clinch
and Frossard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frossard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardman moves away.
Frossard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardman can do to turn this around?
Frossard works Hardman's body with a nice hook.
Frossard connects with a nice looking jab.
Frossard throws out a powerful jab.
Frossard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frossard throws a body punch but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman looks to land a left hand but Frossard moved out of range nicely.
Hardman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frossard.
Frossard slips a jab from Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Frossard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardman throws a lazy uppercut
and Frossard counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre Frossard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
and Frossard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Frossard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Frossard lands the left hand.
Frossard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardman.
Frossard tries to counter by clinching up but Hardman breaks away and moves out of range.
Frossard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frossard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Hardman takes a swing at Frossard's ribcage but misses.
Frossard has closed the distance and engaged Hardman in a clinch.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Frossard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frossard swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Frossard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman has a couple of punches blocked by Frossard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman tries a body shot but Frossard blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Frossard fails to land.
Frossard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard misses with the head strike.
Hardman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frossard.
Frossard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman blocks a body shot from Frossard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frossard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman swings wildly with an uppercut but Frossard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frossard misses with a punch to the body.
Hardman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frossard's elbow.
I was talking to Frossard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frossard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardman's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frossard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frossard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hardman fails to land.
Frossard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frossard.
Hardman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frossard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frossard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Hardman misses with a punch on the inside.
Frossard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardman.
Frossard misses with a body punch.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frossard blocking some punches.
Hardman tries to work over Frossard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frossard misses with a punch on the inside.
Frossard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frossard misses with the head strike.
Hardman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frossard blocks a body shot from Hardman.
Frossard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
Frossard tries a body shot but Hardman blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Frossard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frossard 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Frossard!
Pierre Frossard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 2981 p4p, 4184 weight class) and Judah Christ (ranked 395 p4p, 492 weight class). Gustavo Oliveira 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Christ!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliveira's head.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Christ pushes Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Oliveira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliveira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christ finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliveira's head.
Christ lands with a hook. Oliveira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a solid leg kick but Christ takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliveira.
Christ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Christ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Christ is looking to stand up but Oliveira isn't so interested in that idea.
Christ told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christ is wriggling around but Oliveira manages to pass to half guard.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira is pressing down on Christ's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christ is holding on for now.
Christ tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Judah Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliveira has time to react.
Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Christ manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christ napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Christ is looking to get back to his feet here but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Christ's back.
Christ covering up well and avoiding damage.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Christ is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ is wriggling around but Oliveira manages to pass to half guard.
Christ kicks off Oliveira and gets to his feet.
Christ displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christ gets caught flat footed, as Oliveira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Christ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira stands up over Christ, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christ uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christ looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Christ dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Christ gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christ stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christ but Christ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Christ.
Oliveira dives in and grabs Christ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes down on Oliveira's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Christ clobbers Oliveira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christ lands the left hand.
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira shoots in but Christ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Christ cracks Oliveira with a good jab.
Christ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Christ scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ cracks Oliveira with a hook to the temple - Oliveira is on wobbly legs here! Christ swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Oliveira falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Christ wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Judah Christ!
An out of breath Judah Christ 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Jackson (ranked 3245 p4p, 3858 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 392 p4p, 445 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Silva working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva 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.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jackson makes his way to full guard, as Silva worked for a kimura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Jackson pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Silva moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Thor Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thor Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva has his feet on Jackson's thighs here. He's pushed Jackson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jackson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thor Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Melo Motts (ranked 2905 p4p, 2532 weight class) and Curtis Rohl (ranked 360 p4p, 310 weight class). Curtis Rohl acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melo Motts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Rohl!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts shoots in looking for a takedown. Rohl tries to sprawl out of it but Motts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rohl manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Motts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rohl tries to avoid it but Motts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rohl to the ground. Rohl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Motts shoots in for a takedown but Rohl shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melo Motts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohl gets caught flat footed, as Motts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Motts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rohl is keeping the position for now.
Motts controlling from the top position.
Rohl looking for a sweep. Not yet Rohl, not yet.
Rohl is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Motts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts slips nicely into half guard.
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Rohl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Motts is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohl wants to improve his position but Motts is controlling well.
Motts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Motts is pressing down on Rohl's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rohl is holding on for now.
Motts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Motts seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rohl for as long as he can get away with.
Rohl tries to get to full guard but Motts has control of the leg.
Motts is trying to control. Rohl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Motts controlling the action here.
Motts prevents Rohl from improving his position.
Motts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Motts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rohl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Motts passes to full mount!
Motts wants to take Rohl's back but he can't do it this time.
Motts controlling from the full mount.
Rohl is squirming around, avoiding Motts's attempts to control the action.
Motts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rohl wants to hold on but Motts pushes him away.
Motts moves to the back.
Motts trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rohl doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motts has his arm under Rohl's chin here. Game over son! Motts squeezes tightly and Rohl is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melo Motts!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
31% |
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