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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Phillips (ranked 5444 p4p, 3966 weight class) and Loquacious Smiff (ranked 552 p4p, 472 weight class). Brandon Phillips has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Brandon Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Loquacious Smiff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips digs a good hook to Smiff's body.
Smiff scores with a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Smiff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smiff 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.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips trying to strike off his back.
Smiff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips 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.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
Smiff is in close to Phillips's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smiff trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips is looking to sweep but instead, Smiff has passed into half guard.
Smiff trying to control the pace.
Smiff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phillips knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount!
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smiff controlling the pace for now.
Phillips defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smiff.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
Smiff looking to control but Phillips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phillips hang on?
Smiff postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phillips looks a forlorn figure.
Smiff is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Phillips is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Loquacious Smiff!
A relieved looking Loquacious Smiff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor Bird (ranked 4723 p4p, 6008 weight class) and Alexander Igor (ranked 526 p4p, 594 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 welterweight 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, Conor Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Igor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Igor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bird sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Igor takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Bird finds it's target.
Bird throws a leg kick but Igor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Igor tries for a takedown but Bird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird lands with an overhand left.
Bird jabs Igor right on the nose. Igor blinks but takes it well.
Igor closes the distance and clinches up with Bird, looking for a takedown. Igor pushes Bird against the cage but Bird circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conor Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Igor.
Igor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Igor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Conor Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Igor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bird pinned against the cage. Bird gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Igor momentarily.
That has opened up Alexander Igor's cut even more.
Bird throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Igor tumbling to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bird manages to get himself to full guard.
Bird is controlling Igor's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor throws a big right hand that misses.
Igor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is looking to stand up but Igor isn't so interested in that idea.
Igor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bird wants to stand but Igor is controlling the position.
Igor is looking to work some ground and pound but Bird has wrist control.
Bird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bird controlling 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.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Igor from controlling successfully.
Bird 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.
Igor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Igor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Igor is controlling him.
Igor trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bird gets tackled into the cage by Igor. Igor maintains the clinch.
Bird tries to circle away but Igor has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Bird tries to pull guard but Igor won't allow it.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Igor has him pressed against the cage.
Bird manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bird.
Bird lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The cut above Alexander Igor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bird throws out a leg kick but Igor moves out of range and Bird only half commits.
Bird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bird lands a jab to the head.
Bird misses with a head kick.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bird cracks Igor with a big right hand and Igor goes down!
 Igor is rocked!
Alexander Igor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Igor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conor Bird!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Avalon (ranked 3751 p4p, 5443 weight class) and Aaron Nitro (ranked 457 p4p, 564 weight class). Avalon's entrance music is Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson . A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Aaron Nitro enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Nitro.
Nitro tries for a takedown but Avalon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nitro fails to land the takedown.
Avalon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Avalon lands with a light punch inside.
Nitro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avalon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peter Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Nitro.
Nitro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avalon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nitro can't get the takedown.
Nitro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro tries to pull guard but Avalon holds him up against the cage and eventually Nitro drops back down to his feet.
Avalon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avalon prevents Nitro from breaking the clinch.
Nitro taking a breather.
Avalon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon working aggressively here.
Avalon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nitro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avalon.
Avalon scores with a shoulder strike.
Avalon throws a head punch that misses.
Avalon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
Avalon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avalon lands a shoulder strike.
Avalon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
Nitro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avalon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avalon lands a shoulder strike.
Nitro looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Avalon.
Avalon lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avalon lands with a light punch inside.
Avalon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avalon digs a right hand into Nitro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nitro's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon pushes Nitro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avalon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avalon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Avalon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avalon lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Avalon.
Nitro blocks an uppercut.
Avalon scores with a shoulder strike.
Avalon drops Nitro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nitro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nitro is rocked!
Avalon lands a big right hand! Nitro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Avalon!
Peter Avalon made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pretty peter guvingvout free makeovers AKA facial reconstruction!!! Reppin THE WINGMEN BITCH!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 4052 p4p, 3995 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 479 p4p, 475 weight class). Sunil Ganga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, 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 St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ganga as Magomedov shoots in.
Ganga rushes Magomedov and presses him up against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to drag Ganga to the mat but Ganga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ganga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ganga has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Ganga gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ganga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ganga.
Ganga trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganga passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is not content to let Ganga control the position.
Ganga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ganga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in and bounces Ganga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ganga is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Magomedov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Ganga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sunil Ganga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Magomedov.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ganga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Magomedov is looking to stand back up but Ganga counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Magomedov.
Magomedov is not content to let Ganga control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ganga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Ganga decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in but Ganga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Ganga counters by moving into the clinch.
Ganga gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganga closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet here but Ganga is keeping cool and he's managed to take Magomedov's back.
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ganga stuffs the takedown.
Ganga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Ganga circles away easily
and Ganga counters with a low kick, right behind Magomedov 's knee.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ganga.
Ganga shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Magomedov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ganga manages to move to mount!
Sunil Ganga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganga punching from mount but Magomedov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ganga wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely.
Ganga punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ganga but it's paid off an Magomedov is forced to tap! Nice work by Ganga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sunil Ganga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Gabriel (ranked 3177 p4p, 23059 weight class) and Edson Blois (ranked 397 p4p, 658 weight class). Edson Blois acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aidan Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edson Blois!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blois gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blois is trying to pull guard but Gabriel has him pressed against the cage.
Blois fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gabriel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blois drags the fight down to the ground.
Blois seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gabriel wants to stand but Blois has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gabriel is in close to Blois's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Blois has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gabriel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blois has tightened it up now! Gabriel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edson Blois!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Greene (ranked 2771 p4p, 23095 weight class) and Marax El (ranked 349 p4p, 629 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bump by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marax El!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Greene.
Greene throws a hook but El avoids it easily.
El looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from El does it's job there.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on El's shoulder, as El tries to avoid the shot.
Greene lands a head shot.
Greene tries for a takedown but El sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Greene misses with a left hand
and El counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El gets a clinch.
Greene has been working on his balance at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by El.
A shot in the inside from El.
El stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
El lands a hook to the side of the head.
El lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El lands an uppercut.
El lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El avoiding damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by El as Greene tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from El.
Nice body punch from El - that landed with a thud.
El digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greene is breathing heavily.
El will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Greene up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from El.
Greene goes for a takedown in the clinch but El prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but El uses good head movement to avoid it.
El stops a takedown attempt from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El just leaning against Greene, taking a breather.
Greene letting El take a breather here.
El scores with a shot to the side of Greene's head.
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene is trying to work for a single leg takedown but El pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Greene drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El lands with a light punch inside.
El keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene goes for a takedown in the clinch but El prevents it.
El dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
El lands a right hand.
El lands a body shot in the clinch.
El lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
El is leaning against Greene and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from El.
El scores with a shot to the side of Greene's head.
El makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
El digs a right hand underneath Greene's ribcage. Greene let out a lung full of air as it connected.
El is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El effectively controlling the action here.
El continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Greene drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El gets the underhooks and prevents it.
El lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El is defending well.
The referee is keeping an eye on El - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greene fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
El lands a nice uppercut.
El is pressed up against the cage. Greene has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El down to the mat. El avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
El throws a series of punches but Greene avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and El counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Greene has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marax El!
A relieved looking Marax El thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinzade Murakami (ranked 2725 p4p, 3880 weight class) and Lee Jordan (ranked 341 p4p, 461 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shinzade Murakami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murakami.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Jordan lands an elbow just above Murakami 's eye.
Murakami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Jordan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Murakami scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Nice body punch from Murakami.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan is stalling here.
Jordan is trying to stall.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Murakami.
Jordan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Murakami.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan cracks Murakami with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jordan throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Murakami throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jordan.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan is working Murakami over against the cage.
A short left from Murakami.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Murakami backwards.
Jordan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murakami misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murakami misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinzade Murakami dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murakami misses with a body shot.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Jordan misses.
Jordan ducks right into an uppercut from Murakami.
Murakami missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Jordan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Murakami.
Murakami lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Murakami scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Murakami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan trying to stall but Murakami improves his position.
Murakami makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murakami blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Shinzade Murakami has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Murakami lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Murakami controls the action.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan stalling against the cage.
Murakami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordan can do to turn this around?
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jordan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murakami's defenses.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murakami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murakami.
Murakami lands a right hand.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Murakami on the inside.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Murakami lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tries to work over Murakami's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murakami scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
Murakami blocking some punches.
Murakami lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Murakami stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinzade Murakami dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Murakami moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
Murakami can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
Murakami throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
Murakami scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Murakami misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murakami controls his hands.
Murakami working aggressively here.
Murakami is working Jordan over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan is working Murakami over against the cage.
Murakami lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami dodges an elbow strike from Jordan.
Murakami tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Murakami throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murakami doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murakami lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murakami presses Jordan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Murakami as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Murakami.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a body punch.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Murakami.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Jordan misses with an elbow strike.
Murakami tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Murakami back against the cage.
Murakami tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murakami tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jordan's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
Murakami lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murakami as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Murakami lands a body punch.
Murakami avoids a wild elbow strike from Jordan.
Shinzade Murakami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murakami lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murakami.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murakami pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee Jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Murakami.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murakami.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Murakami struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
Murakami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murakami works on Jordan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Murakami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Murakami tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinzade Murakami showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murakami 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinzade Murakami!
A very excited looking Shinzade Murakami made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between AJ Gardener (ranked 23879 p4p, 5151 weight class) and Clinton Strong (ranked 307 p4p, 270 weight class). Gardener comes to the cage accompanied by Central Cee - Loading. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Gardener!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clinton Strong !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardener scores with a nice strike.
Gardener lands a hook that stumbles Strong back into the cage. Gardener follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Strong to the canvas! Gardener pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Strong has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). AJ Gardener!
AJ Gardener is the new bantamweight champion!
Post fight, AJ Gardener stared into the camera and said 'Let's goo, I am now champ!! I would like to run it back with Clinton and defend my title one other time and then move back up to 145, this weight cut is not good.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei MiG (ranked 2772 p4p, 5253 weight class) and Daniel Dubois (ranked 350 p4p, 546 weight class). MiG kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Zombie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei MiG!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubois throws a right and a left that both miss.
MiG shoots in but Dubois avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MiG closes the distance and clinches.
MiG working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MiG has hold of one of Dubois's legs. Dubois is fighting the takedown attempt but MiG gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
MiG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MiG is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MiG stands up over Dubois, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MiG is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dubois looking for a guillotine here but MiG defends easily.
MiG postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dubois had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MiG defends it easily.
Dubois is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MiG with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dubois is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MiG is aware though and is defending well.
MiG working some strikes from top position.
Dubois working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MiG.
MiG scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MiG with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MiG throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
MiG throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dubois works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dubois looking for a guillotine here but MiG defends easily.
MiG is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Aloha MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MiG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MiG cracks Dubois with a solid left hand.
MiG is sitting in close to Dubois's body. Dubois has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! MiG is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, MiG is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dubois.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Dubois!
Daniel Dubois is the new heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Sergei MiG stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry fans, congrats to Bubba. I worked really hard to bring home the win, but i'll be back stronger and better, and hopefully me and Bubba can run it back for 5 rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between That Heart (ranked 1085 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Michael Carter (ranked 164 p4p, 339 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, That Heart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Carter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heart.
Carter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Heart coming out on top.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Heart.
Heart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Heart catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Heart throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Heart misses.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heart.
Carter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Heart.
Heart throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Heart misses the jab.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
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!
Heart looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Heart's head but Heart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heart is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heart connects with the punch.
Heart takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like That Heart has been cut.
Heart works the jab nicely.
Heart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter feints a counter leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Heart as he connects with a hook.
Heart cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Heart saw that one coming.
Heart has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heart misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter defending well as Heart loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Heart coming out on top.
Carter slips under a jab.
And Carter responds with a good body kick, but Heart manages to step out the way in time.
Nice defenses there by Heart.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Heart misses.
Heart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heart feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Heart dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Carter takes one to the side of the head.
Heart swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter throws a counter combo.
Heart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heart throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Heart misses with a shot to the body
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
A little jabbing left from Carter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heart is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heart misses with a hook.
Heart takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Heart misses with a looping right.
Carter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Heart blocks it well.
Heart misses with a looping left.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heart walks into a left hand.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heart looks to throw the jab but Carter is out of range.
Heart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Heart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Heart.
Carter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter slips under a jab.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Heart.
Heart throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a crisp one two that drops Heart! Carter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Heart to his feet! Heart is in big trouble!
 Heart is rocked!
That Heart's cut is getting worse.
Heart throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a nice leg kick.
Oh Heart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heart throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heart throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter throws out a counter right but Heart avoids it with no problem.
Carter fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Heart to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Heart looks to clinch but Carter throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Heart taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter is the new middleweight champion!
Michael Carter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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