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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 6595 p4p, 6784 weight class) and Kirk Lazarus (ranked 680 p4p, 690 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lazarus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Draven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draven is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lazarus connects with a decent elbow.
Lazarus is working Draven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Draven is looking for a sweep.
Lazarus landing a few strikes.
Lazarus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazarus misses with the ground and pound.
Draven is trying to improve his position.
Draven takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus landing strikes.
Lazarus is working Draven over with some ground and pound from side control.
Draven sneaks back into half guard.
Lazarus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Draven wants to get back to full guard.
Draven wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Draven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lazarus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lazarus's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus is trying to roll into a better position but Draven has get a rear naked choke and Lazarus is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Boyington (ranked 24288 p4p, 6358 weight class) and Vulfgang Takumi (ranked 654 p4p, 624 weight class). Justin Boyington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Boyington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vulfgang Takumi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takumi misses with a double jab.
Boyington scores with a head kick.
Takumi lands with a cross.
Takumi 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.
Takumi looks to throw the jab but Boyington is out of range.
Takumi blocks a leg kick.
Boyington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boyington lands a big head kick that sends Takumi tumbling to the mat! Boyington takes a step backwards and waves Takumi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Takumi is rocked!
 It looks like Vulfgang Takumi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takumi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Boyington - the referee stops the clock and Takumi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Boyington. Takumi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Takumi is still on wobbly legs! Can Boyington finish him?
Takumi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Boyington finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takumi blocks a leg kick.
Takumi seems to have recovered his senses.
Boyington connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Takumi does it's job there.
Boyington shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takumi moves out of range of the leg kick from Boyington.
Boyington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Takumi.
Boyington throws a body kick that misses.
Boyington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Takumi!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Justin Boyington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyington is looking to chop away at Takumi's legs.
Takumi misses with an uppercut. Boyington saw that one coming.
Takumi scores with a takedown into Boyington's guard.
Takumi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boyington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takumi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boyington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyington is looking for a triangle but Takumi pushes his legs off easily.
Takumi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takumi controlling from the top position.
Takumi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Boyington to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Takumi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Boyington pulls down on the head and he's put Takumi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Justin Boyington!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nitro (ranked 3700 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Mucak Shanikov (ranked 458 p4p, 473 weight class). Jimmy Nitro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nitro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mucak Shanikov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nitro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nitro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shanikov moves away.
Shanikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nitro.
Nitro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nitro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shanikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nitro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nitro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nitro lands with a right hand.
Nitro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shanikov back to the cage. Nitro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shanikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shanikov instigates a clinch.
Shanikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nitro just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shanikov fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nitro blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nitro.
Nitro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nitro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shanikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mucak Shanikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanikov throws a series of punches but Nitro moves out of range.
Nitro staying out of range there.
Shanikov throws a sloppy head kick
and Nitro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nitro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nitro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shanikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Shanikov lands a shoulder strike.
Nitro lands a shoulder strike.
Nitro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shanikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nitro tries to throw a body punch but Shanikov avoids it by throwing Nitro back against the cage.
Shanikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nitro backwards.
Shanikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nitro on the inside.
Nitro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shanikov blocks an uppercut.
Shanikov gets control of Nitro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shanikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shanikov looking for a guillotine here but Nitro defends easily.
Nitro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov working for submissions but it's allowed Nitro to get to half guard.
Shanikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nitro trying to control from half guard but Shanikov is working away.
Shanikov tries to roll over but Nitro keeps him under control.
Nitro content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitro prevents Shanikov from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nitro is looking for a kimura but Shanikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nitro to get the leverage.
Shanikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nitro pulls his head out easily.
Nitro not doing much here.
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shanikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Shanikov wants to improve his position but Nitro is controlling well.
Nitro wants to free his trapped foot but Shanikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nitro is trying to control the action in half guard but Shanikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nitro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nitro is keen to just control but Shanikov is a slippery customer.
Shanikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nitro moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nitro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shanikov has closed the distance and engaged Nitro in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nitro.
Nitro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shanikov fails to pull guard.
Shanikov manages to pull guard.
Shanikov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nitro defends well.
Nitro trying to control but Shanikov is working from the bottom.
Nitro forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanikov wants to control but Nitro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nitro is trying to control the action in half guard but Shanikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back.
Nitro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shanikov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shanikov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shanikov tries to get to full guard but Nitro has control of the leg.
Shanikov is not content to let Nitro control the position.
Shanikov looking for submissions off his back.
Nitro slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shanikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.
Nitro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanikov can do to turn this around?
Nitro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nitro is trying to work for a kimura but Shanikov is defending well.
Shanikov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitro wants to pass to mount but Shanikov is defending the position.
Shanikov actively working from the bottom here.
Nitro is taking a breather. Shanikov 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shanikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nitro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shanikov takes a swing at Nitro's ribcage but misses.
Nitro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shanikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mucak Shanikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shanikov throws a head kick that misses
letting Nitro counter with a right hand.
Shanikov walks into a jab.
Nitro blocks the body kick.
Shanikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nitro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shanikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Nitro lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nitro is trying to maintain a safe position but Shanikov gets an underhook and turns Nitro into the cage.
Shanikov jumps guard but Nitro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shanikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shanikov blocks a body shot from Nitro.
Nitro has a couple of punches blocked by Shanikov.
Nitro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shanikov is breathing heavily.
Nitro works on Shanikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nitro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nitro lands with a short shot to the head.
Nitro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nitro taking a breather.
Nitro lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shanikov is trying to pull guard but Nitro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jimmy Nitro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mucak Shanikov.
Nitro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shanikov backwards.
Nitro stalls.
Nitro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nitro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Shanikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nitro.
Nitro lands a lovely overhand right.
Shanikov is rocked!
Shanikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nitro can pounce on him.
Shanikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nitro finish him?
Nitro moves in close and cracks Shanikov with a massive right hand! Shanikov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Nitro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Nitro!
Jimmy Nitro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 3076 p4p, 3906 weight class) and Killua Zoldyck (ranked 375 p4p, 457 weight class). Dave McDonald had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zoldyck moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
Zoldyck shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McDonald manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zoldyck works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Zoldyck pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald has his foot on Zoldyck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zoldyck works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zoldyck connects with a couple of short punches.
Zoldyck wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zoldyck is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zoldyck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck looking to pass the guard.
Zoldyck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoldyck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoldyck lands a couple of digs.
McDonald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zoldyck stacks McDonald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zoldyck!
Zoldyck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zoldyck's best efforts.
McDonald trying to control here.
Zoldyck working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zoldyck prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Zoldyck is looking for a kimura here.
Zoldyck trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zoldyck pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zoldyck is tapping! Great win for McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave McDonald!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lisko (ranked 5731 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Tony Paulik (ranked 584 p4p, 401 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Paulik!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulik swings for the body but Lisko moves out of range.
Lisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paulik.
Paulik drives through with a takedown into Lisko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulik defends well.
Paulik chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paulik with a nice head shot there.
Lisko trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
Lisko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Paulik doesn't defend quickly enough and Lisko has managed to lock this one up! Can Paulik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lisko on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordan Lisko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Castravet (ranked 2871 p4p, 5316 weight class) and Scott Thompson (ranked 354 p4p, 600 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Castravet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castravet lands an overhand right.
It looks like Scott Thompson has been cut.
Thompson darts in and clinches Castravet up against the cage.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Castravet fails to land.
Castravet wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Castravet.
A short left from Castravet.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Castravet is trying to stall.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castravet just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castravet breaks from the clinch.
Castravet uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castravet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Nice shot lands for Castravet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castravet slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Castravet lands a body shot.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Castravet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Castravet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castravet postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Castravet trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castravet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Castravet from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castravet throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Some wild striking there from Castravet.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castravet.
Castravet wants to stall.
Castravet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castravet looking to slow down the pace here.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thompson pulls guard.
Thompson has Castravet pulled in close to control his posture.
Castravet preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Castravet stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Castravet drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Castravet seems to have locked his on tight now - Thompson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Castravet, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andrei Castravet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lohtbrog (ranked 3496 p4p, 3371 weight class) and Branson White (ranked 419 p4p, 407 weight class). Ludwig Lohtbrog 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludwig Lohtbrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branson White!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohtbrog keeps the fight on the outside.
Lohtbrog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
White tries to bench press Lohtbrog off him but Lohtbrog keeps the position.
Lohtbrog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White is trying to control Lohtbrog's posture but Lohtbrog avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohtbrog lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lohtbrog is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Lohtbrog's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
White regains half guard.
White tries to roll over but Lohtbrog keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lohtbrog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
Lohtbrog stalling.
Lohtbrog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White trying to hold on to Lohtbrog's head to control him but Lohtbrog postures up.
Lohtbrog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lohtbrog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lohtbrog chips away with some ground and pound.
White is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lohtbrog passes into half guard.
White is still in real trouble! Can Lohtbrog finish him?
Lohtbrog uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Lohtbrog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White is working to get back to half guard.
Lohtbrog connects with a bit shot that sees White covering up! More strikes from Lohtbrog and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lohtbrog is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Lohtbrog!
A very excited looking Ludwig Lohtbrog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between August Jeaux (ranked 4341 p4p, 4209 weight class) and Curtis Rohl (ranked 508 p4p, 495 weight class). Curtis Rohl has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with August Jeaux's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, August Jeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Rohl!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohl closes the distance but Jeaux moves to the side
and Jeaux counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Jeaux's head coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rohl wants to clinch up but Jeaux keeps it at a distance.
Jeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rohl tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rohl darts in and clinches Jeaux up against the cage.
Jeaux lands with a left to the head.
Jeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeaux gets control of Rohl's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jeaux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rohl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rohl trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rohl defends it easily.
Jeaux is looking for a triangle but Rohl pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rohl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rohl postures up in Jeaux's guard and throws a big left but Jeaux blocks it.
Rohl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rohl wants to control from the top but Jeaux keeps moving.
Rohl with a nice head shot there.
Jeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Rohl is proving a slippery customer.
Rohl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rohl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rohl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rohl passes Jeaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rohl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rohl working Jeaux over with strikes.
Rohl throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jeaux to regain full guard.
Rohl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rohl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rohl trying to control but Jeaux is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rohl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rohl tries a head kick but it misses.
Rohl tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jeaux counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux checks a low kick from Rohl.
Rohl closes the distance but Jeaux moves to the side
and Jeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Rohl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rohl tries a head kick but it misses.
Rohl tries to clinch up
and Jeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Rohl with the inside leg kick.
Rohl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Rohl seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Rohl.
Rohl is looking to clinch but Jeaux is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeaux misses the target.
Good leg kick by Rohl.
Rohl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rohl misses with a leg kick
and Jeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jeaux! Rohl is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). August Jeaux!
An out of breath August Jeaux 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Eli (ranked 1349 p4p, 752 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 180 p4p, 105 weight class). The key to victory for Tom Eli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Eli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leyton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eli gets back to full guard.
Eli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
Eli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leyton connects with a couple of short punches.
Eli wants to get back to his feet but Leyton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eli managing to control the position.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leyton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eli trying to control the position here.
Leyton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eli's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leyton is pressing down on Eli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eli is holding on for now.
Leyton throwing shots but Eli is blocking nicely.
Leyton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eli trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control from half guard but Eli is working away.
Leyton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eli is looking to improve his position.
Leyton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leyton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eli trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leyton working the head and body with strikes.
Eli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leyton.
Eli is staying active underneath Leyton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Leyton prevents Eli from improving his position.
Leyton throwing shots but Eli is blocking nicely.
Well, if Leyton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Leyton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leyton stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eli tries to kick Leyton off but Leyton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton slips a nice elbow through Eli's hands, connecting with Eli's forehead.
Eli wants to get back to his feet.
Leyton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
Leyton is trying to control. Eli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eli trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leyton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eli can pounce on him.
Eli fails to land with a series of punches.
Leyton misses with a takedown attempt
and Eli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eli jabs Leyton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eli throws a right and a left that Leyton avoids nicely.
Leyton feints the counter takedown.
Leyton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leyton lands in his opponent's guard.
Eli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eli manages to break the clinch.
Leyton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eli to the mat! Eli manages to get full guard.
Leyton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leyton manages to get himself to full guard.
Eli trying to control the position from guard on top but Leyton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton keeping full guard, as Eli tries to pass.
Eli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Leyton has his foot on Eli's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eli works his way back into a safe position though.
Eli controlling from the top position.
Timo Leyton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leyton stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eli is really struggling to control Leyton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Leyton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eli stuffs the takedown attempt from Leyton. Leyton gets slowly back to his feet.
Eli misses with a series of wild punches.
Leyton dives in and scores a takedown into Eli's guard.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Leyton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eli's guard.
Eli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leyton wants to control but Eli is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leyton connects with a nice short shot to Eli's temple.
Eli is controlling Leyton's trapped leg to prevent Leyton from advancing to side control.
Nice strikes from Leyton there.
Eli trying to control from the bottom.
Leyton trying to control the pace.
Eli wants to control the action here but instead Leyton manages to pass to full mount!
Eli taking shots to the head.
Eli wants to control but Leyton is having none of it.
Leyton controlling from mount.
Eli regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Leyton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eli looks to score with a jab to the body but Leyton is just out of range.
Leyton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leyton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eli's guard.
Eli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eli looking for a sweep. Not yet Eli, not yet.
Leyton looking to sit in guard and control but Eli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leyton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leyton postures up in Eli's guard and throws a big left but Eli blocks it.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eli wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Eli seems keen to control Leyton's posture.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Eli wants to sweep but no luck.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
Leyton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leyton is in close to Eli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leyton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leyton throws a big elbow that misses.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.
Leyton trying to control but Eli is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leyton controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leyton counters with a single leg into guard. Eli didn't expect that.
Eli wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton preventing the sweep.
Leyton is stalling in the full guard.
Eli controls Leyton momentarily but Leyton frees himself.
Leyton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eli pulls Leyton in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leyton in his tracks.
Eli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eli loads up on a big right hand but Leyton slips the punch.
Eli throws a wild body kick that Leyton sees coming a mile off.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Eli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leyton drives through with a takedown into Eli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eli keeping moving, preventing Leyton from controlling successfully.
Leyton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timo Leyton.
I think Leyton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Leyton!
Timo Leyton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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