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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Kebab (ranked 2556 p4p, 24435 weight class) and Generic Jobber (ranked 43 p4p, 104 weight class). Generic Jobber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Kebab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Generic Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kebab misses the jab.
Kebab misses with a looping left.
Jobber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kebab manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jobber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kebab gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jobber.
Jobber blocks an uppercut.
Jobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jobber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kebab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joey Kebab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Generic Jobber.
Jobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kebab misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jobber stalling in the clinch.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
Kebab swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kebab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebab misses with some punches.
Kebab tries to work over Jobber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kebab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kebab goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jobber pulls guard effortlessly.
Jobber has a closed guard, preventing Kebab from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jobber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jobber is looking for a triangle but Kebab pushes his legs off easily.
Jobber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jobber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kebab is one step ahead there.
Jobber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber looking for a sweep. Not yet Jobber, not yet.
Jobber has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jobber has a closed guard, preventing Kebab from standing up.
Kebab decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jobber, up you get!
Jobber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kebab defends well and Jobber ends up having to push Kebab into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jobber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kebab pushes Jobber away with a front kick.
Kebab swings widly with a right hand
and Jobber counters with a nice uppercut.
Kebab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jobber closes the distance and pushes Kebab back into the cage.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kebab just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jobber breaks from the clinch.
Jobber gets the takedown into side control.
Jobber misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kebab is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jobber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jobber is staying tight to Kebab's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jobber throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jobber controls the position.
Kebab is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jobber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jobber controls the position from side control.
Kebab is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jobber is controlling him well.
Jobber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kebab to see if he's OK.
Jobber cracks Kebab with a big elbow.
Kebab is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kebab wants to get back to his feet but Jobber is dominant here and he's now got Kebab's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber punches Kebab on the ear.
Jobber cracks Kebab with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kebab from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jobber is riding his opponent, not letting Kebab buck him off.
Kebab is trying to get back to his feet but Jobber has full control of the position and if anything, Kebab has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Kebab do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kebab is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jobber controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kebab is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kebab trying to get back to his feet but Jobber is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Generic Jobber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jobber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kebab looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Jobber passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kebab!
Jobber looking to finish Kebab with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kebab!
Jobber controlling his opponent.
Jobber connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kebab is trying to stand up.
Jobber content just to control the position here.
Jobber has control of Kebab's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kebab regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kebab tries to buck Jobber off so he can stand up but Jobber has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Kebab falls backwards, slamming Jobber to the mat but Jobber holds on tight! Kebab is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Generic Jobber!
A victorious Generic Jobber thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deruck Nganoo (ranked 24491 p4p, 2397 weight class) and Nikita Yashin (ranked 183 p4p, 38 weight class). Deruck Nganoo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deruck Nganoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikita Yashin!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yashin throws a hook to the side of Nganoo's head but Nganoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nganoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Yashin circles away.
Yashin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yashin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nganoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Yashin off the cage and back into range.
Nganoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Nganoo misses.
Sloppy strikes from Yashin. Those never looked like landing.
Nganoo is looking to clinch.
Nganoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yashin jabs Nganoo right on the nose. Nganoo blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nganoo misses with an uppercut
and Yashin counters with a huge right that knocks Nganoo out cold! Yashin is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikita Yashin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Reem (ranked 2515 p4p, 3288 weight class) and Laughing Panda (ranked 41 p4p, 57 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Robot Rock. This should be fireworks!
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laughing Panda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panda avoids the head kick by Reem.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Panda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Panda wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Reem.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda is looking to advance position but Reem won't allow it.
Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Reem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Panda sits in half guard.
Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panda trying to control from half guard but Reem is working away.
Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reem is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold.
Panda wants to take a breather but Reem is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it.
Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Panda works his way into side control.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Reem is defending well.
Panda trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Panda blocks a head kick by Reem.
Panda avoids the head kick by Reem.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Reem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet.
Reem scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem throws a leg kick that misses.
Reem keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Reem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage!
Reem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panda will feel that in the morning.
Reem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panda's head.
Reem connects with an inside leg kick.
Reem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Panda down.
Reem scores with a nice body kick.
Panda blocks a head kick by Reem.
Reem sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Reem avoids it this time.
Panda checks a leg kick nicely.
Panda wants to clinch.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
As Panda backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liam Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda checks a low kick from Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panda.
Panda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reem throws a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Reem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Panda's knee but Panda avoids it well.
Reem misses with a head kick.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reem avoids it really well and circles away.
Reem connects with a leg kick.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Panda backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem misses with a body kick.
Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Panda 's knee.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Reem circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Panda drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Reem follows Panda to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Reem!
Our winner, Liam Reem, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humberto Chavez (ranked 23960 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Sinun Blacktoe (ranked 121 p4p, 69 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sinun Blacktoe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinun Blacktoe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blacktoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blacktoe misses with a takedown attempt
and Blacktoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blacktoe on the side of the head.
Blacktoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Chavez moves into full guard.
Blacktoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chavez trying to control the position.
Blacktoe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blacktoe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blacktoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blacktoe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blacktoe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Blacktoe trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Blacktoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Blacktoe throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Blacktoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Blacktoe passes into half guard.
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. Blacktoe connects with a nice short shot to Chavez's temple.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Blacktoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blacktoe drops an elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
 It looks like Humberto Chavez has been cut.
Blacktoe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
 Chavez is rocked!
Humberto Chavez's cut is getting worse.
Blacktoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oh Chavez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Blacktoe there.
Humberto Chavez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blacktoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.
Blacktoe trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacktoe 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.
Jeez, Humberto Chavez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Humberto Chavez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sinun Blacktoe!
After winning the bout, Sinun Blacktoe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 2707 p4p, 3100 weight class) and Dominick Yonic (ranked 45 p4p, 52 weight class). Dominick Yonic 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominick Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yonic is pressing down on Nti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nti is one step ahead there.
Yonic has his foot on Nti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nti works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic tries to pass to full mount but Nti defends it.
Yonic tries to stand and escape but Nti is controlling the position.
Yonic is thwarting Nti's attempts to control the position.
Yonic is taking a breather. Nti 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.
Nti won't allow Yonic to pass to mount.
Nti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nti is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Yonic uses his free foot to push down on Nti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nti.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nti is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yonic trying to control but Nti is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Nti can't escape the position.
Yonic wants to stand but Nti is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Yonic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four 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.
Yonic fails to move to back control.
Nti working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nti is now in Yonic's guard. A big mistake from Yonic there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Yonic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yonic catches Nti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nti misses with a takedown attempt - Yonic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yonic's waist but Yonic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nti off to one side.
Yonic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yonic, as that shot connected.
Nti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yonic lands with a good body shot.
Yonic lands the left hand.
It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yonic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic is looking to reverse the position.
Yonic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yonic is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Foundry. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nti prevents Yonic from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yonic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nti is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yonic's guard.
Nti won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working for a triangle but Nti defends it easily.
Yonic wants to control but Nti passes easily into half guard.
Yonic is trying to maintain the position but Nti is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four 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.
Yonic looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic has a hand on Nti's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nti takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nti prevents Yonic from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dominick Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nti shoots in for a double leg but Yonic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yonic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yonic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yonic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti.
Nti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yonic's guard.
Nti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yonic pulls Nti in close to prevent any damage.
Yonic is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Kwame Nti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti'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.
Nti postures up.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nti trying to hold on to Yonic's head to control him but Yonic postures up.
Yonic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yonic trying to control from half guard but Nti is working away.
Yonic stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid body kick from Yonic.
Yonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yonic!
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yonic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yonic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nti's best efforts.
Yonic is looking for a sweep. Nti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic is pressing down on Nti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yonic 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Yonic!
Dominick Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 1190 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 33 p4p, 48 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire has his takedown stuffed
and Frank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaire successfully pulls guard.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank lands a couple of elbows.
Frank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frank trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frank stands up over Zaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Frank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frank scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire pulls Frank in close to prevent any damage.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
Frank is fighting to break Zaire's control of his arms but Zaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frank defends it easily.
Frank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaire on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Frank lands a couple of digs.
Frank postures up and lands a big shot to Zaire's brow.
Zaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frank wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frank lands a couple of digs.
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Frank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Frank scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zaire is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frank throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zaire's body to avoid the submission. Zaire has instead reached around Frank's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zaire arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aderbar Moura (ranked 1107 p4p, 3490 weight class) and Vinny Cotroni (ranked 11 p4p, 119 weight class). Vinny Cotroni has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aderbar Moura's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbar Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Cotroni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotroni misses with a hook.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotroni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moura wants to clinch.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.
Decent striking displayed by Cotroni there.
Moura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotroni counters with a huge left! Moura is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cotroni isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Moura from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cotroni!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Cotroni!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonse Creele (ranked 24493 p4p, 982 weight class) and Ramesses Rei (ranked 92 p4p, 8 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alphonse Creele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramesses Rei!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creele staying out of range there.
It looked like Creele was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Creele throws a wild body kick that Rei sees coming a mile off.
Creele throws a right and a left that Rei avoids nicely.
Creele throws the left hand but Rei avoids the punch easily.
Rei scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Alphonse Creele has been cut.
Creele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Creele avoids the body shot from Rei.
Rei throws out a powerful jab.
Rei thuds a left hand into Creele's body.
Creele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rei lands a left and a right that send Creele crashing to the mat, dazed. Rei thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Creele is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rei lands an uppercut, right on the button! Creele tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramesses Rei!
An out of breath Ramesses Rei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginny Cotroni (ranked 1410 p4p, 1498 weight class) and Roder Control (ranked 14 p4p, 20 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginny Cotroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roder Control!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Control steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotroni.
Control misses with a wild body shot.
Cotroni misses with a looping left.
Cotroni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Control was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotroni.
Cotroni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Control swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Control showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotroni.
A jab from Control misses.
Cotroni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Control doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Control takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cotroni misses with a wild combination.
Cotroni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Control.
Control showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotroni.
We've been told by Cotroni's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Cotroni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cotroni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cotroni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cotroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Control's corner calls for a 1-2. Control obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Control misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Cotroni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Control doesn't seem phased though.
Cotroni lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Roder Control has been cut.
Control steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotroni.
Control uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotroni.
Cotroni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Control.
Control looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cotroni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Cotroni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Control weaves into range and cracks Cotroni right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cotroni goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Control is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roder Control!
A victorious Roder Control thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Captain Gonza (ranked 472 p4p, 797 weight class) and New Car (ranked 69 p4p, 127 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Captain Gonza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, New Car!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Car fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonza on the side of the head.
Car missing with a left hand there. Gonza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Car throws a shot from downtown. Gonza moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Gonza.
Jab by Gonza.
Gonza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonza is just out of range.
Car swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Car gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gonza staying out of range there.
As Car looks to move away, Gonza throws a big counter combo but Car just gets out of the way.
Car throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonza counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Car on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Car drops his hands momentarily and Gonza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Car takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gonza scores with a decent looking hook.
 Car is rocked!
Gonza cracks Car on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Car falls backwards against the cage. Gonza follows up with more strikes that drop Car to his knees. Gonza keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Car! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Gonza!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Captain Gonza made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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