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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter (ranked 2894 p4p, 4871 weight class) and Charles Silva (ranked 393 p4p, 553 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
Silva looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a nice body kick.
Silva looks winded!
Carter cracks Silva with a hook to the temple - Silva is on wobbly legs here! Carter swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Silva falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Carter wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaren Johnson (ranked 3204 p4p, 4870 weight class) and Dalton Matthews (ranked 311 p4p, 398 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 featherweight 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, Jaren Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Matthews 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.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to control but Matthews postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson prevents Matthews from moving into mount.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Matthews is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Matthews wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Matthews has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matthews to regain full guard.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matthews is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
Matthews has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matthews wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matthews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Matthews locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dalton Matthews!
Jaren Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck off, I have work to do, and fuck you Dalton lets run it back pussy.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Greene (ranked 3318 p4p, 4960 weight class) and Daniel Ferguson (ranked 392 p4p, 521 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bump by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. Daniel Ferguson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Hilo, Frank Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferguson sprawls and moves away.
Ferguson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Ferguson working for submissions but it's allowed Greene to get to half guard.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Greene is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
Greene trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
Greene tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Greene.
Greene controlling the action here.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene trying to control the pace.
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. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Greene slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Greene is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Greene wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Ferguson is not content to let Greene control the position.
Ferguson won't allow Greene to pass to mount.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
Greene lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Greene is taking a breather. Ferguson 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.
Greene landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greene stalling.
Ferguson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Greene working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Greene slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
Ferguson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greene performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Greene dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Greene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ferguson can't fight it off and eventually Greene manages to take the fight to the floor. Ferguson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene controlling from the top position.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene is really struggling to control Ferguson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Greene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Greene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ferguson looking for a guillotine here but Greene defends easily.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the 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.
Greene controlling from the top position.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Frank Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Greene stays in close to Ferguson's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Greene circles away.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Greene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greene lands a head shot.
Ferguson walks into a left hand.
Greene cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Greene content to stall in guard here.
Greene wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Greene content to stall in guard here.
Greene scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
Greene working some strikes from top position.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greene'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.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Greene dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Greene gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene looks up at the clock and then as Ferguson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greene smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ferguson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
Ferguson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson is in trouble now - Greene has advanced to mount!
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Greene controlling the position easily from mount.
Greene in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greene is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ferguson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greene controlling from mount.
Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greene in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Greene tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is working to get back to half guard.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greene scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greene sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
Greene perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Greene 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene controlling the pace.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Greene in particular looking to stall.
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. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Ferguson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferguson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Greene there.
Ferguson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.
Greene stalling.
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. Greene connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
Greene keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ferguson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Greene wants to free his trapped foot but Ferguson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ferguson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greene slips a nice elbow through Ferguson's hands, connecting with Ferguson's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene content to control rather than advance.
Greene is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greene is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Greene.
Greene is trying to control. Ferguson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greene with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Greene keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
Daniel Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greene, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Greene!
Our winner, Frank Greene, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Fuentez (ranked 4101 p4p, 5341 weight class) and Zach Winn (ranked 492 p4p, 547 weight class). Zach Winn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josiah Fuentez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josiah Fuentez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zach Winn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentez fails with a takedown attempt.
Winn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuentez circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Winn. Beautiful body shot.
Winn misses with a wild combination.
Fuentez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuentez tries for a takedown but Winn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Winn.
Fuentez shoots and misses
and Winn counters with a left and a right that stings Fuentez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josiah Fuentez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuentez is breathing heavily.
Fuentez drops his hands momentarily and Winn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fuentez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winn slaps away a takedown attempt from Fuentez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Winn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winn cracks a nice hook into Fuentez's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Winn tries to bum rush Fuentez with a series of wild strikes but Fuentez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Winn misses.
Winn looks to land a combination but Fuentez avoids it well.
Winn connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Fuentez! He's out on his feet! Winn rushes in and drops Fuentez with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zach Winn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Maddison (ranked 3927 p4p, 4350 weight class) and Jarret Jack (ranked 455 p4p, 487 weight class). Maddison comes to the cage accompanied by Central Cee - 6 For 6. Matthew Maddison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jarret Jack's chin.
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Maddison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jarret Jack!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maddison in his tracks.
 It looks like Matthew Maddison has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Maddison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jack instigates a clinch.
Jack throws a head punch that misses.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddison has Jack pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maddison pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jack tumbling to the mat - Maddison dives into Jack's guard.
Jack wants to stand and escape but Maddison is having none of it.
Jack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maddison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maddison won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maddison manages to pass to side control.
Jack kicks Maddison off and gets back to his feet.
Maddison with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack rushes Maddison and presses him up against the cage.
Maddison 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 lands a left hand.
A short right from Jack on the inside.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Maddison.
Jack wants to break free but Maddison has control.
Maddison tries to pull guard but Jack won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jack after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maddison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jack prevents it.
Maddison gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddison prevents Jack from standing back up.
Maddison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maddison controlling the action here.
Maddison stops Jack from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maddison wants to work for an arm triangle but Jack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maddison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Maddison seems content to control.
Jack is trying to stand up here but Maddison is controlling him well.
Maddison is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maddison is pressing down on Jack's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jack is holding on for now.
Maddison not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maddison tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily
and Jack moves into the clinch.
Jack with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maddison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack scores with a shoulder strike.
Maddison jumps guard but Jack turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jack.
Jack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
Jack gets through Maddison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maddison takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarret Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Maddison's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maddison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthew Maddison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddison has Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
Maddison blocks a body shot from Jack.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maddison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maddison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jack.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Jack.
Jack lands a shoulder strike.
Jack stalling in the clinch but Maddison improves position.
A short left from Jack.
Jack manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack wants to stand and escape but Maddison is having none of it.
Jack wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maddison manages to pass to side control.
Jack tries to kick Maddison off but Maddison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jack is trying to stand.
Maddison is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
Jack wants to get back to his feet.
Jack wants to stand back up but Maddison manages to pass into side control.
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.
Jack seems a little lost for a moment, as Maddison dominates the positioning.
Jack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maddison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Jack tries to escape but Maddison is in control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maddison tries to counter with a takedown but Jack is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack darts in and clinches Maddison up against the cage.
Maddison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Maddison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maddison blocks an uppercut.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jack lands a knee to the head.
Jack is trying to break free.
Maddison gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jack is looking to get back to is feet but Maddison passes into side control.
Matthew Maddison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jack is trying to buck Maddison off.
Maddison controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddison trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Maddison taking a breather here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jack. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarret Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matthew Maddison'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. This is the final round!
Maddison closes the distance and clinches.
Jack lands a hook that snaps the head of Maddison backwards.
Maddison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maddison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jack avoids a wild elbow strike from Maddison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddison blocking some punches.
Maddison has Jack pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maddison pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jack tumbling to the mat - Maddison dives into Jack's guard.
Jack manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddison shoots and misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Maddison is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Maddison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Jack slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Jack lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jarret Jack!
Matthew Maddison spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck off I have work to do!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jordan (ranked 3257 p4p, 4089 weight class) and Ryan Walker (ranked 400 p4p, 461 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Walker's choice of entrance music: 362 Active - No Cap. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ryan Walker 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Jordan misses its target.
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker letting Jordan take a breather here.
Jordan slows down the pace here.
Walker tries to pull guard but Jordan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker letting Jordan take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jordan for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Jordan.
 It looks like Ryan Walker has been cut.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Jordan has him pressed against the cage.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jordan walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan throws a big counter combination but Walker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
Walker misses with a takedown
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan throws a shot to the body.
Walker takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Jordan.
Jordan tries to sprawl but Walker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker seems to be working for a kimura but Jordan defends the submission attempt.
Walker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jordan defend it? Walker steps over the head and cranks it - Jordan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Walker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Walker!
As Ryan Walker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Big thank you to Lee, it was an tough fight. I want to move down to 145 since I can still make that weight, thank you to Kevin and I can't wait to be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 3276 p4p, 3448 weight class) and Djuradj Brankovic (ranked 403 p4p, 421 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Djuradj Brankovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brankovic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Ganga throws a big elbow that misses.
Ganga wants to control from the top but Brankovic keeps moving.
Ganga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ganga gets to his feet - Brankovic follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brankovic clinches up with Ganga and pushes him back against the cage.
Brankovic misses with some punches.
Brankovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brankovic misses with an elbow strike.
Brankovic lands an uppercut.
Ganga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brankovic smiles and moves away.
Ganga looks to throw a body kick
and Brankovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Ganga has a takedown stuffed.
Ganga moves out of range of the strikes.
Ganga thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Brankovic. No joy for Ganga on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganga pushes Brankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Brankovic is controlling him.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Brankovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Ganga drops back down to his feet.
Brankovic tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Brankovic has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Ganga is trying to break free.
Brankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Ganga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brankovic just leaning against Ganga, taking a breather.
Ganga jumps guard but Brankovic stands there with Ganga around his waist. Ganga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga blocks a body shot from Brankovic.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brankovic.
Brankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga blocks an elbow strike.
Brankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Ganga backwards.
Brankovic lands a left hand.
Brankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brankovic wants to stall.
Brankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ganga pulls guard successfully.
Ganga controls Brankovic momentarily but Brankovic frees himself.
Ganga wants to sweep here but Brankovic controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ganga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brankovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brankovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ganga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brankovic bucks up and tries to throw Ganga off but instead Ganga has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brankovic looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuradj Brankovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brankovic lands an overhand right.
Brankovic lands an overhand right.
Brankovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ganga fails to land the takedown.
Ganga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brankovic! But no joy.
Ganga forces Brankovic back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brankovic has Ganga pressed against the cage.
Brankovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Ganga decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ganga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ganga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brankovic throws a body punch but Ganga moves out of range.
Brankovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ganga's head backwards.
Brankovic closes the distance and clinches.
Djuradj Brankovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga prevents a body shot from Brankovic.
Brankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ganga blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brankovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ganga jumps guard but Brankovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brankovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brankovic lands a damaging elbow.
Brankovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brankovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Ganga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Brankovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga blocks the elbow strike.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Brankovic won't allow it.
Brankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
Brankovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ganga pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ganga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brankovic stalling against the cage.
Brankovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brankovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Ganga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brankovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganga's brow.
Brankovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
Brankovic's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Brankovic.
Brankovic misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Brankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Ganga is pushing Brankovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brankovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brankovic.
Brankovic lands a nice uppercut.
Brankovic tries to work over Ganga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga is trying to push Brankovic away but Brankovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brankovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ganga's defenses.
Ganga jumps guard.
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga trying to control the position.
Ganga working for a triangle but Brankovic defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuradj Brankovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brankovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ganga is rocked!
Brankovic clinches with his opponent.
Brankovic is leaning against Ganga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga dodges an elbow strike from Brankovic.
Brankovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brankovic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Brankovic is leaning against Ganga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brankovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ganga avoids a wild elbow strike from Brankovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brankovic throws an elbow but misses.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ganga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brankovic is defending well for now.
Brankovic being controlled against the cage.
Ganga tries to pull guard but Brankovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brankovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ganga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunil Ganga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brankovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ganga's brow.
Brankovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brankovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brankovic stalling in the clinch but Ganga improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ganga working aggressively here.
Brankovic lands an elbow that stopped Ganga in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Ganga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ganga is trying to pull guard but Brankovic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brankovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brankovic throws an elbow but misses.
Brankovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brankovic is pressed up against the cage. Ganga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brankovic down to the mat. Brankovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Brankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ganga shoots for a double leg takedown but Brankovic sprawls well. He's pushed Ganga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brankovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sunil Ganga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brankovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brankovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganga was well out of range. Poor timing from Brankovic.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga has Brankovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brankovic.
Brankovic slows down the pace here.
Ganga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ganga struggles to land a body shot inside as Brankovic controls his hands.
Brankovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brankovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ganga is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Djuradj Brankovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ganga dodges an elbow strike from Brankovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Brankovic throws an elbow that misses.
Brankovic is pressed up against the cage. Ganga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brankovic down to the mat. Brankovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganga.
Brankovic throws out a counter right but Ganga avoids it with no problem.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Brankovic keeps it at a distance.
Brankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ganga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brankovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sunil Ganga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ganga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brankovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Djuradj Brankovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brankovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Djuradj Brankovic!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Masten (ranked 1793 p4p, 23716 weight class) and Ben Hornby (ranked 187 p4p, 469 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Masten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Hornby!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masten.
Masten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hornby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masten at a distance.
Masten looks to throw the jab but Hornby is out of range.
Hornby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masten lands a slapping body shot.
Masten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hornby tries to bum rush Masten with a series of wild strikes but Masten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby slips under a jab.
Hornby clinches up with Masten and pushes him back against the cage.
Masten lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ben Hornby has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Masten.
Masten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masten pulls guard.
Masten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Masten working for a triangle but Hornby defends it easily.
Masten 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten pulls Hornby in close to prevent any damage.
Masten has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masten'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.
Masten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masten managing to control the position.
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.
Further stalling from Masten.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hornby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masten lands an uppercut.
Masten lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Masten.
Still in the clinch, Masten scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Hornby is rocked!
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornby is still on wobbly legs! Can Masten finish him?
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hornby is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Masten misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hornby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hornby blocks it with crossed arms.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten prevents Hornby from breaking the clinch.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masten is breathing heavily.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten tries to land a knee to the head but Hornby blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten throws a punch but it's blocked by Hornby.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten misses with a knee strike.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten misses with a knee to the head.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Masten prevents Hornby from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hornby blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masten misses with some punches.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Masten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hornby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Masten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hornby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Masten misses with a knee to the head.
Hornby is trying to push Masten away but Masten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Masten working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornby wants to break free but Masten has control.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten throws a punch but it's blocked by Hornby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Masten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Hornby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hornby avoids the body shot from Masten.
Gordon Masten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masten looks to land a left hand but Hornby moved out of range nicely.
Masten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masten lands with a short shot to the head.
Masten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hornby to keep the fight standing.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hornby wants to get back to striking at distance but Masten won't allow it.
Hornby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hornby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masten dips a shoulder and cracks Hornby with a mighty uppercut! Hornby falls back against the cage and Masten unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hornby is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Masten screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Masten!
Gordon Masten is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Gordon Masten was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ostensibly Magnificent (ranked 1878 p4p, 5027 weight class) and Rafael Munoz (ranked 274 p4p, 561 weight class). Magnificent comes to the cage accompanied by Magically Delicious. Rafael Munoz 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ostensibly Magnificent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz takes one on the button.
Magnificent digs a good hook to Munoz's body.
Magnificent lands a big uppercut and Munoz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Munoz looks OK. Magnificent waves Munoz back to his feet!
Munoz is rocked!
It looks like Rafael Munoz has been cut.
Magnificent is stalking Munoz. Munoz circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Magnificent, and it's lights out! Munoz really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ostensibly Magnificent!
After the fight, Ostensibly Magnificent was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Joshua (ranked 2607 p4p, 1499 weight class) and That Heart (ranked 362 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Joshua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, That Heart!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Heart lands a jab to the head.
Joshua is rocked!
Heart cracks Joshua with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Joshua falls to his knees and Heart doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). That Heart!
That Heart is the new middleweight champion!
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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