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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between That Heart (ranked 1824 p4p, 3782 weight class) and Mikey Takemicchi (ranked 261 p4p, 492 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, That Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Takemicchi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart cracks Takemicchi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heart has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Takemicchi to stand back up!
 It looks like Mikey Takemicchi has been cut.
Heart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takemicchi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heart defends it well.
Heart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takemicchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heart cracks a nice hook into Takemicchi's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heart scores with a nice strike.
 Takemicchi is rocked!
Heart knocks out Takemicchi with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Heart before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Heart picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). That Heart!
In his post fight interview, That Heart started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 24670 p4p, 4595 weight class) and Djuradj Brankovic (ranked 560 p4p, 498 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Djuradj Brankovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Brankovic on the inside.
Brankovic works on Cena's body with a couple of short punches.
Brankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brankovic.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow.
Brankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Brankovic lands an elbow inside that Cena shrugs off.
Cena is trying to maintain a safe position but Brankovic gets an underhook and turns Cena into the cage.
Brankovic stalling.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow.
Brankovic lands a body shot.
Brankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
 Cena is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brankovic has Cena pressed against the cage. He pushes Cena back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Brankovic throws a beautiful elbow that sends Cena crashing to the floor! Brankovic piles on the pressure with more strikes! Cena is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuradj Brankovic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Campbell (ranked 5727 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Bogdan Trolvizski (ranked 610 p4p, 568 weight class). Bogdan Trolvizski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bogdan Trolvizski!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trolvizski misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trolvizski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trolvizski closes the distance and clinches up with Campbell, looking for a takedown. Trolvizski pushes Campbell against the cage but Campbell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Trolvizski with that takedown attempt.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trolvizski.
Trolvizski tries to clinch up.
Trolvizski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell has Trolvizski up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trolvizski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campbell after a bit of a struggle.
Campbell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trolvizski prevents it.
Trolvizski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trolvizski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trolvizski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Campbell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Trolvizski is trying to keep an underhook but Campbell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Trolvizski wants to get back to full guard.
Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trolvizski is trying to control but can't.
Campbell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Campbell lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trolvizski is on top in guard.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trolvizski wants to pass the guard but Campbell is keeping the position.
Campbell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trolvizski defends it easily.
Campbell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trolvizski pulls Campbell in close to prevent any damage.
Campbell prevents Trolvizski from getting back to his feet.
Trolvizski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campbell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Campbell cracks Trolvizski with a solid left hand.
Trolvizski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trolvizski wants to sweep but no luck.
Campbell 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.
Campbell stands up and waves to Trolvizski to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trolvizski walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trolvizski throws a looping overhand right but Campbell ducks down to avoid it.
Trolvizski looks to throw a body kick
enabling Campbell to counter with a crisp jab.
Trolvizski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Trolvizski and move into the clinch.
Trolvizski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trolvizski.
Campbell stuffs the takedown attempt from Trolvizski. Trolvizski gets slowly back to his feet.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trolvizski throws a push kick but Campbell slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trolvizski is trying to pull guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trolvizski.
Trolvizski tries to land knees in the clinch but Campbell avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trolvizski has Campbell pressed against the cage, preventing Campbell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trolvizski jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Trolvizski around his waist. Trolvizski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trolvizski has had enough of the clinch but Campbell keeps him there for the moment.
Campbell jumps guard but Trolvizski stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell gets underhooks to prevent Trolvizski's takedown attempt.
Campbell looking for a takedown.
Trolvizski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campbell leaves Trolvizski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trolvizski shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Trolvizski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trolvizski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trolvizski off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trolvizski gets underhooks to prevent Campbell's takedown attempt.
Trolvizski trying to land knees to the body.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trolvizski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campbell closes the distance and pushes Trolvizski back into the cage.
Trolvizski controlling the action here for a moment.
Campbell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trolvizski walks away with a smile on his face. Campbell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trolvizski has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell clinches up against the cage.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.
Trolvizski breaks from the clinch.
Trolvizski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trolvizski wants to clinch.
Jonathan Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trolvizski shoots in looking for a takedown but Campbell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trolvizski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trolvizski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Campbell misses the target.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trolvizski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trolvizski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jonathan Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Campbell. No joy for Trolvizski on that attempt.
Campbell is looking for a counter combo.
Campbell takes the fight into the clinch.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trolvizski misses with a body punch.
Campbell taking a breather.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trolvizski can do to turn this around?
Campbell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trolvizski jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Trolvizski around his waist. Trolvizski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Campbell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Trolvizski shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trolvizski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trolvizski as he avoids it easily.
Trolvizski shoots in for a takedown but Campbell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jonathan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Trolvizski.
Campbell wants to clinch up but Trolvizski keeps it at a distance.
As Campbell backs off Trolvizski throws a huge counter combo but Campbell manages to avoid it all.
Trolvizski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trolvizski misses with a double jab
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes that sends Trolvizski to the canvas! Campbell follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Trolvizski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is stalling in the full guard.
Trolvizski is still in real trouble! Can Campbell finish him?
Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trolvizski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trolvizski seems to have recovered his senses.
Campbell misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Trolvizski blocks the strikes from Campbell.
Campbell punching from the bottom.
Campbell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Trolvizski wants to control but Campbell is keeping him busy.
Campbell manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control.
Trolvizski looking to pass the guard.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Campbell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campbell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campbell trying to strike off his back.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Trolvizski tries to pass.
Campbell is trying to keep Trolvizski in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Campbell is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trolvizski keeps the fight on the outside.
Trolvizski with the counter takedown but Campbell avoids it easily.
Campbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trolvizski but Trolvizski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Trolvizski in a clinch.
Campbell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trolvizski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trolvizski fails to land the takedown.
Trolvizski misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trolvizski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trolvizski with a poor takedown
and Campbell counters with a series of strikes. Trolvizski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trolvizski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trolvizski looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trolvizski digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Bogdan Trolvizski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trolvizski shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Trolvizski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan Campbell.
Well Campbell 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Campbell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 4121 p4p, 4703 weight class) and Magby Mahrez (ranked 471 p4p, 499 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magby Mahrez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Mahrez.
Ganga has Mahrez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ganga pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mahrez tumbling to the mat - Ganga dives into Mahrez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mahrez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ganga trying to control but Mahrez is working from the bottom.
Mahrez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ganga looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mahrez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ganga 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga is looking to stand up but Mahrez isn't so interested in that idea.
Mahrez is pushing down on Ganga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ganga is fighting to maintain full guard but Mahrez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mahrez wants to pass to mount but Ganga is defending the position.
Mahrez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ganga is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ganga gets full guard.
Ganga might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Mahrez tries to pass.
Mahrez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganga working a defensive guard but Mahrez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ganga wants to get back to his feet but Mahrez drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is trying to control Mahrez's posture but Mahrez avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ganga shoots in and bounces Mahrez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mahrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga pushes down on Mahrez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga tries to pass to full mount but Mahrez defends it.
Ganga is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ganga works his way into side control.
Mahrez is looking to reverse the position.
Ganga wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Ganga misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga wants to control but Mahrez is keeping him busy.
Mahrez looks to move to half guard but instead Ganga has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga 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.
Nice body kick there by Ganga.
Ganga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ganga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahrez avoids it.
Ganga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ganga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Mahrez keeps moving.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga stopping the sweep attempt from Mahrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Ganga is really struggling to control Mahrez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mahrez looking to control.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrez can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ganga postures up and lands a big shot to Mahrez's brow.
Ganga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahrez is keeping the position for now.
Ganga pushes down on Mahrez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ganga is just content to waste time from the top position. Mahrez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mahrez wants to improve his position but instead Ganga has moved into half guard.
Ganga stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mahrez as he avoids it easily.
Mahrez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganga looking to control.
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to get back to his feet.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself.
Mahrez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahrez is aware though and is defending well.
Mahrez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ganga wants to stand and escape but Mahrez is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ganga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahrez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga stands up and waves to Mahrez to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Ganga as Mahrez shoots in.
It looked like Ganga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahrez.
Mahrez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ganga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ganga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ganga postures up in Mahrez's guard and throws a big left but Mahrez blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahrez looking to control.
Mahrez keeping full guard, as Ganga tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ganga stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahrez. Mahrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahrez tries to get to full guard but Ganga has control of the leg.
Ganga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mahrez gets back to full guard.
Ganga postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mahrez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ganga, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga wants to stand but Mahrez is controlling the position.
Ganga is trying to keep Mahrez in close.
Ganga keeping full guard, as Mahrez tries to pass.
Ganga is trying to control the position but Mahrez postures up.
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.
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ganga is on top in guard.
Mahrez working for submissions but it's allowed Ganga to get to half guard.
Mahrez wants to improve his position but Ganga is controlling well.
Ganga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahrez defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mahrez to get to his feet.
Mahrez goes for a double leg but Ganga avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganga continues to drive forward.
Ganga stuffs the takedown.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magby Mahrez.
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Mahrez.
Mahrez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ganga misses with an elbow over the top.
Ganga jumps guard and drags Mahrez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mahrez wants to control from the top but Ganga keeps moving.
Mahrez stopping the sweep attempt from Ganga.
Ganga controls Mahrez momentarily but Mahrez frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahrez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ganga is retaining full guard.
Magby Mahrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrez won't allow Ganga to sweep him here.
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mahrez keeping moving, preventing Ganga from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Stevenson (ranked 5870 p4p, 3958 weight class) and Zach Winn (ranked 588 p4p, 484 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zach Winn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winn swinging wildly here.
Winn lands a nice shot to the body.
Winn throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson throws a big counter combination but Winn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Winn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Winn scores with a four punch combination!
Winn looks to land a combination. Stevenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winn misses with the combination.
Winn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Winn misses.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stevenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevenson is rocked!
Winn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Winn throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stevenson has closed the distance and engaged Winn in a clinch.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
Winn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Winn has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Winn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevenson prevents Winn from breaking the clinch.
Winn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winn working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Winn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winn working hard to break the clinch.
Winn takes a knee to the side of the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Winn tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson prevents Winn from breaking the clinch.
Stevenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winn's efforts to push away.
Stevenson tries to land knees in the clinch but Winn avoids the damage to the body.
Winn tries to break free but Stevenson pushes him back against the cage.
Winn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stevenson taking a breather.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Winn's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Winn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stevenson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Winn smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winn scores with a three punch combo!
Winn misses with an uppercut.
Winn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Winn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevenson.
Sloppy strikes from Winn. Those never looked like landing.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zach Winn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zach Winn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winn looks winded!
Winn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stevenson back to the cage. Winn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Winn coming out on top.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winn.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winn throws out a counter right but Stevenson avoids it with no problem.
Winn throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevenson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winn swinging wildly here.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson has Winn pressed against the cage, preventing Winn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevenson effectively controlling the action here.
Winn prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Winn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Winn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a two punch combo.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
Winn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Winn looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but Winn just gets out of the way.
Winn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson tries to move into range but Winn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winn throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Stevenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Winn misses with a double jab
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Winn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winn! But no joy.
Winn misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a left and a right that stings Winn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Zach Winn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winn is breathing heavily.
Winn looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson rushes Winn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Winn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winns head.
Stevenson cracks Winn with a nice body shot.
Winn wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Winn's ribcage.
Stevenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winn backwards.
Winn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stevenson.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to counter with a takedown but Winn is quick to defend against it.
Winn throws a lazy uppercut
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson fails with the takedown.
Winn throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winn misses with a combination
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Winn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winn misses with the combination.
Stevenson is looking for a counter combo.
Sean Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevenson scores with a push kick.
Stevenson thows a body kick. Winn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Winn looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
As Winn looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but Winn just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Stevenson.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winn circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands a head kick!
Winn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Winn throws a right hand that misses
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stevenson - the referee stops the clock and Winn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stevenson. Winn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Winn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Winn wants to break free but Stevenson has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winn.
Winn can't break the clinch.
Come on Stevenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Winn is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Stevenson as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winn throws a combination that misses
and Stevenson counters with a series of strikes. Winn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stevenson.
Stevenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Winn stuffs the takedown.
Winn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stevenson counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Winn avoids them all with ease.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch up but Winn circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevenson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Stevenson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Winn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stevenson.
Winn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
Winn is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Winn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stevenson.
Winn is trying to push Stevenson away but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn working hard to break the clinch.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
Winn is trying to break the clinch but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winn's efforts to push away.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevenson won't allow it.
Winn tries to circle away but Stevenson has him pinned against the cage.
Winn wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevenson won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson gets through Winn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Winn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Winn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winn.
Winn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winn missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winn avoids the head kick by Stevenson.
Winn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winn gets tackled into the cage by Stevenson. Stevenson maintains the clinch.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Winn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Winn is trying to force a seperation but Stevenson has the dominant position.
Stevenson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stevenson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Winn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stevenson working Winn over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Winn wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevenson won't allow it.
Stevenson working Winn over with knees to the body.
Winn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Winn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevenson keeps control of Winn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stevenson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
Stevenson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winn after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
Winn working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stevenson keeps control of Winn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Winn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Winn is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winn misses with a two punch combination.
Winn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winn tries to bum rush Stevenson with a series of wild strikes but Stevenson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson throws a head kick that Winn semi-blocks.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson throws a head kick that half lands.
Winn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stevenson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Levi Visser (ranked 5876 p4p, 3268 weight class) and Ibukii Kengo (ranked 269 p4p, 186 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levi Visser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibukii Kengo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kengo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kengo.
Kengo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kengo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Visser is rocked!
Kengo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Visser.
Visser moves in looking to clinch but Kengo pushes him off.
Visser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kengo avoids it really well and circles away.
Visser get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Visser stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kengo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibukii Kengo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Joshua (ranked 3230 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Simo Halli (ranked 432 p4p, 536 weight class). Simo Halli acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halli lands in his opponent's guard.
Halli content to stall in guard here.
Halli trying to control but Joshua is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Joshua is keeping the position.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Joshua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joshua looking to pass the guard.
Joshua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Halli is looking for a triangle but Joshua pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshua is aware though and is defending well.
Joshua throws an elbow that misses. Halli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joshua's guard. Nice move by Halli!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joshua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Halli sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Joshua doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Halli paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Joshua - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Joshua!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shewmaker (ranked 2655 p4p, 3792 weight class) and Josiah Fuentez (ranked 338 p4p, 469 weight class). Josiah Fuentez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Shewmaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josiah Fuentez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shewmaker sprawls well. Shewmaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuentez gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuentez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shewmaker tries to avoid it but Fuentez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shewmaker to the ground. Shewmaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shewmaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fuentez, pushing him back against the cage.
Fuentez lands a takedown into guard.
Shewmaker controls Fuentez momentarily but Fuentez frees himself.
Shewmaker 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.
Fuentez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuentez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fuentez stopping the sweep attempt from Shewmaker.
Fuentez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shewmaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fuentez lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentez won't allow Shewmaker to get back to his feet.
Shewmaker keeping full guard, as Fuentez tries to pass.
Fuentez postures up.
Shewmaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shewmaker wants to stand but Fuentez is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fuentez lands a couple of elbows.
Fuentez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shewmaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shewmaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shewmaker pulls Fuentez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fuentez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank Shewmaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josiah Fuentez.
Fuentez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shewmaker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuentez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard here.
Fuentez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shewmaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuentez throws an elbow that misses. Shewmaker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fuentez's guard. Nice move by Shewmaker!
Shewmaker trying to control but Fuentez is working from the bottom.
Fuentez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shewmaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shewmaker trying to control but Fuentez is working from the bottom.
Fuentez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fuentez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Fuentez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shewmaker prevents Fuentez from getting back to his feet.
Fuentez working a defensive guard here.
Fuentez keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Shewmaker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuentez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shewmaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shewmaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuentez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shewmaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fuentez somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker misses with a few strikes there.
Shewmaker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fuentez eats them both and turns towards Shewmaker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shewmaker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fuentez looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Shewmaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuentez shoots in but no luck this time.
Shewmaker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shewmaker lands a brutal head kick. Fuentez looks out on his feet and Shewmaker throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Frank Shewmaker!
Frank Shewmaker retains his light heavyweight title!
Frank Shewmaker thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarret Jack (ranked 3659 p4p, 4261 weight class) and Sergei MiG (ranked 431 p4p, 492 weight class). MiG is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zombie. Sergei MiG has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarret Jack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei MiG!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
MiG shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MiG showed some decent athleticism there.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack has hold of MiG's hands but MiG slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MiG seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jack pushes MiG off looking to stand but MiG dives back in and keeps control.
Jack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MiG.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MiG thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jack's head.
Jack pushes MiG off looking to stand but MiG dives back in and keeps control.
MiG working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MiG sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MiG thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
MiG decides to stand and escape the position.
Jack tries to clinch but MiG moves out of range.
Jack tries to clinch up but MiG circles away and keeps his distance.
Jack wants to clinch up but MiG keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from MiG.
MiG throws a series of punches but Jack moves out of range.
MiG dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on MiG's head and hops out.
Jack dodges the punch combination from MiG.
MiG with the inside leg kick.
MiG throws a series of punches but Jack avoids them all with ease.
Jack wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice combo by MiG! Oh, that's hurt him - Jack falls to the canvas and MiG follows him into side control.
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!
The referee asks MiG politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MiG prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jack is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MiG is controlling him well.
MiG lands a strong strike to the head of Jack. That's dazed him! MiG looking to finish here. Jack is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - MiG lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei MiG!
Sergei MiG is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Sergei MiG thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Loco (ranked 2393 p4p, 5141 weight class) and Fabiano Martinez (ranked 328 p4p, 533 weight class). Loco comes to the cage accompanied by Barrie - My everything . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spanky Loco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabiano Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco scores with a leg kick.
Martinez fails with the takedown
and Loco counters by clinching up.
Loco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Martinez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Martinez to the mat. Martinez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Martinez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Loco has passed into half guard!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Loco's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Martinez for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Loco seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinez gets caught flat footed, as Loco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loco controlling from the top position.
Martinez working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.
Martinez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Loco is now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Loco in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to control from the bottom.
Loco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loco clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Loco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Loco is taking a breather. Martinez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Loco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Loco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Martinez sprawls and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loco lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
Loco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spanky Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinez on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinez's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Loco dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Loco easily slips into full mount!
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spanky Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Loco dominated that second 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.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Loco circles away and keeps his distance.
Loco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Loco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Loco scores with a head kick. Martinez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Fabiano Martinez has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martinez is trying to defend but Loco finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Loco trying to control the pace.
Loco continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Loco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Martinez to get to his feet.
Loco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Martinez's guard.
Loco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martinez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Loco puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Loco.
More hug and hope from Loco.
Loco continues to hold on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Loco clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fabiano Martinez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loco gets a double leg takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Loco advances to mount.
Loco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Martinez reaches up to try and control the position but Loco seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Martinez rolls and tries to escape and now Loco has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to break free.
Loco has good solid back control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
I really don't envy Martinez right now.
Martinez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Loco off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
Martinez trying to control the position but Loco manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Loco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Martinez's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spanky Loco had his way with Fabiano Martinez in that round.
The cut man is working on Fabiano Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Loco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loco lands in his opponent's guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Loco manages to pass to side control.
Loco controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez punching from the bottom.
Loco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loco is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco content to control rather than advance.
Martinez is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loco slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loco throws a head kick that misses.
Loco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martinez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco not doing much here.
Loco postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Martinez to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loco gets the takedown into side control.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Loco advances to mount.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spanky Loco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loco 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spanky Loco!
Spanky Loco is the new welterweight champion!
Spanky Loco decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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