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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaward Kamara (ranked 5540 p4p, 25155 weight class) and Hasbulla Magomedov (ranked 320 p4p, 363 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't be stopped. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaward Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov leaves Kamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Kamara looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Kamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Kamara persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Kamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Kamara persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaward Kamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamara throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magomedov sprawls well initially but Kamara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamara.
Kamara thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Kamara decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kamara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Kamara avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamara is defended easily by Magomedov.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamara.
Jaward Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamara shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kamara feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Kamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kamara in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
Kamara throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.
Kamara has hold of Magomedov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magomedov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kamara cranks the arm and Magomedov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magomedov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaward Kamara!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Takeda (ranked 4101 p4p, 6309 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 473 p4p, 596 weight class). Takeo Takeda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Takeo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyla scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Takeo Takeda has been cut.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takeda.
Nyla throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nyla, as that shot connected.
Nyla throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takeda counters by moving into the clinch.
Nyla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
A short left from Nyla.
Nyla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takeda.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nyla.
Takeda has Nyla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nyla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nyla is working Takeda over against the cage.
Nyla gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nyla after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeo Takeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Nyla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Nyla lands an uppercut.
Nyla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nyla gets underhooks to prevent Takeda's takedown attempt.
Takeda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nyla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Nyla.
Nyla lands with a light punch inside.
Takeda goes for a takedown attempt but Nyla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takeda slips a jab from Nyla.
A jab from Nyla misses.
Sammy Nyla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nyla misses.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Nyla misses with a straight right.
Takeda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nyla misses the jab.
As Nyla tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Nyla manages to avoid the attempt.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nyla tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Nyla manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla throws a hook but Takeda avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyla takes a swing at Takeda's ribcage but misses.
Takeda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nyla sprawls and moves away.
Nyla closes the distance and clinches.
Nyla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takeda looking for a takedown.
Nyla lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Nyla.
Takeda wants a takedown.
Takeda can't get the takedown.
Nyla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takeda.
Nyla is leaning against Takeda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nyla pushes Takeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nyla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nyla.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nyla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Takeda is rocked!
Nyla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla looks to throw the jab but Takeda is out of range.
A big right from Nyla misses.
Takeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla misses with a hook.
Takeda is looking to counter the offense by Nyla and move into the clinch.
Nyla lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Nyla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeo Takeda's cut.
That's time! Takeda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nyla misses with a straight right.
Takeda tries to counter by clinching up but Nyla breaks away and moves out of range.
Nyla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nyla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nyla throws an overhand right that drops Takeda like a sack of potatoes! Nyla dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Pereira (ranked 6083 p4p, 3785 weight class) and Brady McMullen (ranked 607 p4p, 446 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brady McMullen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMullen lands with a nice body punch.
McMullen cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Pereira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McMullen tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McMullen defends it well.
Pereira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McMullen is looking to control Pereira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMullen avoid being mounted?
Pereira seems to be looking for submissions.
Pereira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira seems to be looking for submissions.
Pereira is trying to work for a kimura but McMullen is defending well.
McMullen looks like he's trying to stand up.
McMullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pereira is looking for a kimura but McMullen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
McMullen wants to get back to full guard.
McMullen keeps trying to improve his position.
McMullen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pereira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McMullen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McMullen has escaped and now he's on top!
Pereira is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMullen throws a big elbow that misses.
McMullen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pereira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McMullen defends it easily.
McMullen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMullen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMullen is in close to Pereira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McMullen postures up in Pereira's guard and throws a big left but Pereira blocks it.
McMullen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McMullen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMullen throws a big right hand that misses.
McMullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pereira has wrist control.
McMullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMullen throwing strikes but missing.
McMullen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pereira is on top in guard.
Pereira is fighting to break McMullen's control of his arms but McMullen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McMullen wants to stand up but Pereira is controlling him.
Pereira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but McMullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McMullen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pereira has McMullen in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pereira is on top in guard.
McMullen trying to control the position here.
Pereira drops back looking for a leg! McMullen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMullen manages to kick Pereira off! Pereira jumps back into McMullen's guard.
McMullen seems keen to control Pereira's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Pereira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pereira tries to move into range but McMullen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMullen sprawls well. McMullen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pereira gets slowly back to his feet.
Pereira misses with a takedown attempt - McMullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McMullen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Adam Pereira has been cut.
McMullen throws a good cross that connects.
Pereira seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McMullen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pereira is backing up but McMullen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pereira covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McMullen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady McMullen!
Our winner, Brady McMullen, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 3943 p4p, 3633 weight class) and Raheem Jarrett (ranked 258 p4p, 240 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raheem Jarrett!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarrett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sokol's guard.
Sokol looking for a sweep. Not yet Sokol, not yet.
Sokol is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sokol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jarrett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sokol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jarrett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jarrett pushing down on Sokol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sokol moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jarrett is one step ahead there.
Jarrett has gone for a leg lock! Sokol slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jarrett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol postures up in Jarrett's guard and throws a big left but Jarrett blocks it.
Sokol trying to control but Jarrett is working from the bottom.
Sokol passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jarrett is trying to get back to his feet.
Sokol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jarrett, who protects the arm well.
Jarrett struggling a bit here.
Sokol is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jarrett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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.
Sokol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Jarrett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokol tries to score with some ground and pound. Jarrett controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sokol working away.
Sokol throws an elbow but Jarrett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sokol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sokol wants to control but Jarrett is keeping him busy.
Sokol tries for a kimura but Jarrett is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarrett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jarrett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sokol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jarrett is looking for a sweep.
Sokol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jarrett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Jarrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jarrett struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarrett is looking to regain half guard here but Sokol keeps moving and retains side control.
Sokol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sokol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jarrett, who protects the arm well.
Jarrett controls the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sokol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarrett moves away.
Jarrett displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokol.
Sokol changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jarrett tries to avoid it but Sokol manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jarrett to the ground. Jarrett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarrett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sokol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sokol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jarrett scores with a head kick.
Sokol fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jarrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sokol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sokol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarrett as he jumps to the side.
Jarrett manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sokol on his heels. He'll look to pass Sokol's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarrett looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jarrett trying to control but Sokol is working from the bottom.
Sokol had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jarrett defends it easily.
Jarrett postures up.
Jarrett throws an elbow that misses. Sokol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jarrett's guard. Nice move by Sokol!
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sokol passes into half guard.
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol is trying to control the action in half guard but Jarrett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarrett is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
Sokol is looking to advance position but Jarrett won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarrett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sokol wants to control but Jarrett is keeping him busy.
Sokol stalling.
Sokol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarrett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sokol is really struggling to control Jarrett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sokol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sokol is thwarting Jarrett's attempts to control the position.
Sokol trying to control the action but Jarrett is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jarrett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarrett tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jarrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sokol feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol closes the distance and clinches up with Jarrett, looking for a takedown. Sokol pushes Jarrett against the cage but Jarrett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raheem Jarrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sokol scores with a takedown into Jarrett's guard.
Sokol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raheem Jarrett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jarrett throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sokol closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jarrett to the mat! Jarrett manages to get full guard.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from getting back to his feet.
Sokol drops back looking for a leg! Jarrett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jarrett manages to kick Sokol off! Sokol jumps back into Jarrett's guard.
Jarrett keeping moving, preventing Sokol from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarrett controls Sokol momentarily but Sokol frees himself.
Sokol trying to control but Jarrett is working from the bottom.
Jarrett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol passes Jarrett's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sokol is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sokol is looking to take a break and control but Jarrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokol frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jarrett squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sokol working for a guillotine from mount but Jarrett is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokol trying to control but Jarrett is having none of it.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarrett can do to turn this around?
Jarrett is trying to stand up.
Sokol looking to secure an arm triangle but Jarrett defends it well.
Jarrett gets back to half guard.
Jarrett is looking to improve his position.
Jarrett is not content to let Sokol control the position.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol is keen to just control but Jarrett is a slippery customer.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from standing back up.
Sokol prevents Jarrett from improving his position.
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jarrett pushes Sokol off looking to stand but Sokol dives back in and keeps control.
Sokol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarrett defends it well.
Sokol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarrett is just riding it out for now. Sokol eventually gives up the hold.
That's four 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.
Sokol wants to control but Jarrett is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jarrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Sokol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Jarrett's head but Jarrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jarrett tries to counter it with a takedown but Sokol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sokol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jarrett defends well and Sokol ends up having to push Jarrett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jarrett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Jarrett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sokol showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sokol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamasaki Mishimoto (ranked 3605 p4p, 3406 weight class) and Miyata Ichiro (ranked 334 p4p, 319 weight class). Miyata Ichiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yamasaki Mishimoto's chin.
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamasaki Mishimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyata Ichiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishimoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mishimoto misses with a kick to the body.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mishimoto with a nice calf kick.
Ichiro avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ichiro checks the leg kick.
Mishimoto digs a good hook to Ichiro's body.
Mishimoto lands a high kick!
 It looks like Miyata Ichiro has been cut.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits.
Ichiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Mishimoto misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Ichiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishimoto delivers a nice body kick.
Mishimoto throws a head kick but Ichiro moves out of range.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mishimoto moves into range and clinches up with Ichiro.
Mishimoto misses with a body punch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mishimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mishimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ichiro's efforts to push away.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Mishimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Ichiro controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ichiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ichiro lands a jab-cross combination.
Mishimoto scores with a hook to the body. Ichiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Ichiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mishimoto. Ichiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mishimoto backs off Ichiro throws a huge counter combo but Mishimoto manages to avoid it all.
Ichiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ichiro.
Mishimoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ichiro!
Mishimoto tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro is looking to clinch but Mishimoto is avoiding it.
Mishimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mishimoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Ichiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mishimoto's head.
Mishimoto looks to land a combination but Ichiro avoids it well.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a sloppy head kick and Ichiro moves out of range easily.
Mishimoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mishimoto scores with a leg kick.
Mishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ichiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mishimoto throws out a leg kick but Ichiro moves out of range and Mishimoto only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mishimoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishimoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mishimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ichiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Mishimoto lands but Ichiro takes it in his stride.
Ichiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
A big right from Mishimoto misses.
Ichiro blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Ichiro throws a counter combo.
Ichiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mishimoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ichiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mishimoto swings for the body but Ichiro moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ichiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses
and Ichiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mishimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ichiro is looking for the big counter here.
Mishimoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Mishimoto clinches up against the cage.
Mishimoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mishimoto digs a right hand underneath Ichiro's ribcage. Ichiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ichiro can't break the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ichiro is breathing heavily.
Mishimoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mishimoto cracks Ichiro with a nice body shot.
Ichiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Mishimoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ichiro.
Mishimoto throws a body kick that misses.
Mishimoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ichiro.
That has opened up Miyata Ichiro's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Mishimoto.
No joy there for Ichiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mishimoto looks to land a body kick but Ichiro moved away.
Nice cross by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ichiro slips under a jab.
Ichiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mishimoto backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Mishimoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishimoto lands a high kick!
Mishimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishimoto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ichiro counter with a right hand.
Mishimoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ichiro.
Mishimoto drives through and clinches with Ichiro against the cage.
Mishimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto is controlling him.
Mishimoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mishimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mishimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishimoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ichiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mishimoto tries to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The cut above Miyata Ichiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mishimoto takes a swing at Ichiro's ribcage but misses.
Ichiro throws a big counter head kick but Mishimoto avoids it with no problem.
Mishimoto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ichiro is out of range and Mishimoto settles back down.
Ichiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick lands for Mishimoto.
Mishimoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ichiro.
Ichiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mishimoto defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamasaki Mishimoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miyata Ichiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mishimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Ichiro is trying to break the clinch but Mishimoto has him pressed against the cage.
Mishimoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ichiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ichiro has had enough of the clinch but Mishimoto keeps him there for the moment.
Ichiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Mishimoto won't allow it.
Ichiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichiro avoiding damage as Mishimoto throws knees to the body.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mishimoto fails to land.
Mishimoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mishimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ichiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mishimoto darts in trying to clinch
and Ichiro counters with a three punch combo that has Mishimoto backing up. Mishimoto nods at Ichiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Mishimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ichiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mishimoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mishimoto throws a nice head kick!
Mishimoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ichiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mishimoto.
Yamasaki Mishimoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto instigates a clinch.
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!
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Mishimoto prevents Ichiro from breaking the clinch.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Ichiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ichiro working hard to break the clinch.
Ichiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Mishimoto has double underhooks.
Ichiro is trying to force a seperation but Mishimoto has the dominant position.
Ichiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto connects with a knee to the head.
Ichiro tries to break free but Mishimoto pushes him back against the cage.
Mishimoto leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Ichiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ichiro wants to break free but Mishimoto has control.
Mishimoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mishimoto scores with a shot to the side of Ichiro's head.
Mishimoto with a knee to the head.
Ichiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mishimoto keeps control of Ichiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Mishimoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mishimoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands a left hand.
Mishimoto has Ichiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ichiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mishimoto lands an elbow just above Ichiro 's eye.
Miyata Ichiro'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 Miyata Ichiro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yamasaki Mishimoto!
A very excited looking Yamasaki Mishimoto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1818 p4p, 5954 weight class) and Jen Mullins (ranked 113 p4p, 333 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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130
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jen Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullins tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykora lands a big head kick that sends Mullins tumbling to the mat! Sykora takes a step backwards and waves Mullins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mullins is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Sykora uses the oldest trick in the book to send Mullins tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sykora is absolutely delighted - when Mullins wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michal Sykora!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bonon (ranked 1744 p4p, 2704 weight class) and James Carter (ranked 224 p4p, 332 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Bonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Carter!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carter's face as Bonon controls the position.
Bonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Bonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Bonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bonon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carter, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonon trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bonon trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carter is not content to let Bonon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bonon tries to advance to mount but Carter denies him.
Bonon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Carter cracks Bonon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Bonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barry Bonon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Bonon with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter clobbers Bonon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon fails to land the takedown.
Bonon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carter defends well and Bonon ends up having to push Carter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Carter.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonon tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonon drops back down to his feet.
Bonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Bonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonon backwards.
Bonon tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Carter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Carter.
Carter prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter taking a breather.
Bonon can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonon backwards.
Carter pushes Bonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter lands a body shot.
Bonon gets control of Carter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bonon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonon being controlled here, momentarily.
Bonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon 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.
Carter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bonon's guard.
Bonon is trying to keep Carter in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Carter connects with a body shot that sends Bonon's belly button to the back.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
Bonon shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Bonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonon has his takedown stuffed
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonon misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Carter.
Bonon takes one on the button.
Bonon is rocked!
Carter rushes Bonon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bonon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Carter piles on the pressure and Bonon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Carter!
James Carter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 2103 p4p, 1992 weight class) and Jamal Hudak (ranked 222 p4p, 211 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hudak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hudak working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hudak wants to pass to mount but Cervenka is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hudak trying to pass the guard but Cervenka defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak keeps trying to improve his position.
Cervenka is looking to escape.
Hudak moves nicely into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hudak.
Hudak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudak tries to score with some ground and pound. Cervenka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hudak tries to advance to mount but Cervenka denies him.
Hudak laying and praying for a moment but Cervenka takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudak throwing shots but Cervenka is blocking nicely.
Hudak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hudak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cervenka defends it well.
Hudak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cervenka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hudak passes to side control.
Hudak moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak with good strikes from the mount here!
Hudak working Cervenka over with strikes here.
Hudak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hudak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hudak trying to control but Cervenka is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka has left one of his arms exposed and Hudak doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cervenka screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamal Hudak!
An out of breath Jamal Hudak 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Motshan Bogachev (ranked 1514 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Vitaly Anisimov (ranked 208 p4p, 230 weight class). Vitaly Anisimov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motshan Bogachev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vitaly Anisimov!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anisimov loads up on a big right hand but Bogachev slips the punch.
A big left from Anisimov misses.
Anisimov swings widly with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Anisimov.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Anisimov.
Anisimov throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anisimov cracks Bogachev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bogachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bogachev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Anisimov misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bogachev.
Anisimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bogachev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bogachev lands a nice shot that snaps Anisimov's head back.
A swing and a miss from Anisimov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anisimov throws a big shot that misses.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogachev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut lands for Anisimov. That snapped Bogachev's head back.
Anisimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogachev. Anisimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anisimov scores with a hook to the body. Bogachev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vitaly Anisimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogachev counters with a straight right hand.
Bogachev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anisimov misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anisimov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anisimov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Anisimov misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogachev.
Anisimov misses with a hook
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Anisimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogachev finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov misses with an uppercut
and Bogachev counters with an outside leg kick.
Anisimov seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogachev walks into a stiff left hand from Anisimov.
Anisimov misses with a left hand
and Bogachev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anisimov catches Bogachev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anisimov throws a right hand that misses
and Bogachev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anisimov missing with a left hand there. Bogachev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anisimov.
Bogachev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bogachev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogachev misses the shot to the body.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anisimov misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Anisimov misses.
That kick from Bogachev tenderised Anisimov's leg. Anisimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anisimov misses with a hook
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Bogachev feints and then cracks Anisimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anisimov down.
Anisimov misses with a right hand
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anisimov misses with a left hand
enabling Bogachev to counter with a crisp jab.
Anisimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev lands with a nice body punch.
Anisimov throws an off balance right hand
and Bogachev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogachev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bogachev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anisimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bogachev counters with a crisp right that sends Anisimov to the canvas! Bogachev follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motshan Bogachev!
Motshan Bogachev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Howard (ranked 636 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 94 p4p, 155 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Tim Horton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses the body punch
and Horton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horton takes a swing at Howard's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Howard misses its intended target.
Howard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Horton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Horton enables Howard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Horton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horton managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Horton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard being controlled here momentarily.
Howard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Howard trying to control but Horton is working from the bottom.
Howard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Howard tries to free his leg and advance position but Horton is retaining full guard.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Horton keeping full guard, as Howard tries to pass.
Horton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Horton misses the target.
Horton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horton.
Horton lands with a right hand.
Horton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Horton.
Horton throws the left hand but Howard avoids the punch easily.
Horton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howard.
Howard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Horton on his heels. He'll look to pass Horton's guard now, I'm sure.
Howard postures up in Horton's guard and throws a big left but Horton blocks it.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Horton's head.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howard throws a big right hand that misses.
Horton looking for a sweep. Not yet Horton, not yet.
Horton working a defensive guard here.
Horton pulls Howard in close to prevent any damage.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton is trying to control the position but Howard postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horton holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Howard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horton throws out a counter right but Howard avoids it with no problem.
Howard staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton is looking to clinch but Howard is avoiding it.
Horton misses the body punch
and Howard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Howard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dean Howard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Howard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horton as he jumps to the side.
Howard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Horton to the mat! Horton manages to get full guard.
Howard slips nicely into half guard.
Howard trying to advance position but Horton counters by regaining guard.
Howard throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horton is keeping the position for now.
Howard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Howard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard looking to pass the guard.
Horton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dean Howard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howard wants to improve his position but Horton is controlling well.
Howard wants to control but Horton is keeping busy.
Howard is looking for a sweep. Horton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Howard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Horton pushes past his half guard into mount!
Horton controlling the position easily from mount.
Howard wants to hold on but Horton pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Horton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard regains half guard.
Howard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howard trying to hold on to Horton's head to control him but Horton postures up.
Howard trying to get back to full guard but Horton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Howard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Horton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horton scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Horton.
Howard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Howard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horton but Horton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howard with a body shot.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt
and Horton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horton was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horton cracks Howard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Howard takes one on the button.
Horton punishes Howard's body with a nice straight punch.
Horton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tim Horton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton thuds a left hand into Howard's body.
Howard misses with an uppercut
and Howard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horton moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Horton.
Howard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Howard manages to end up in side control.
Horton is trying to control Howard's posture but Howard avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries to bench press Howard off him but Howard keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton parries the strikes from Howard easily there. Howard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Horton to escape.
Howard tries to advance to mount but Horton denies him.
Horton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Howard trying to control the position but Horton is working away.
Howard tries to move to mount but Horton blocks the move with his legs.
Howard working the ground and pound.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Howard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Howard is trying to ground and pound but Horton uses the momentary lack of control by Howard to regain half guard.
Howard trying to pass the guard but Horton defending well.
Howard is thwarting Horton's attempts to control the position.
Howard is just content to waste time from the top position. Horton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton keeping moving, preventing Howard from controlling successfully.
Horton is pulling down on Howard's head to control his posture.
Howard wants to pass the guard but Horton is keeping the position.
Howard pushing down on Horton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horton controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Howard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horton defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Horton really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horton sprawls well initially but Howard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Howard wants to free his trapped foot but Horton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howard looking for a submission but Horton manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Howard advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horton controlling the position well.
Howard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Horton because Howard loaded up on that one.
Horton working to try and regain half guard.
Howard scoring with strikes but Horton is staying in there.
Howard punching from mount but Horton doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Horton is bucking up trying to escape but Howard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Howard lands a nice shot to the head.
Howard working Horton over with strikes here.
Howard looking to control but Horton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton is bucking up trying to escape but Howard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Horton is rocked!
Horton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horton is still in real trouble! Can Howard finish him?
Howard throwing strikes here but Horton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Howard connects with a bit shot that sees Horton covering up! More strikes from Howard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howard is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Howard!
Dean Howard retains his middleweight title!
Dean Howard gave a mention to Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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