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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Brown (ranked 6459 p4p, 6440 weight class) and AJ Adams (ranked 710 p4p, 708 weight class). Adams has chosen Gold Medalist as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart |
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Brown!
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, AJ Adams!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Adams tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown pulls guard.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Adams prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Jared Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Adams.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Adams clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Adams tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Adams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adams fails with the takedown.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Adams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Adams to work.
Brown wants to stall.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Brown.
Adams blocks the body kick.
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jared Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Adams.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Adams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Adams.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams jumps guard and drags Brown to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Adams drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jared Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jared Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Adams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Adams throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Brown down.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
AJ Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adams avoids the body shot from Brown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
AJ Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams successfully pulls guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown gets to his feet. Adams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jared Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Brown prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brown up against the cage.
Adams tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
AJ Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with a hook
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jared Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Adams!
A very excited looking AJ Adams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randle Smith (ranked 3135 p4p, 3494 weight class) and Ankle Breaker (ranked 196 p4p, 213 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randle Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankle Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Breaker has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith misses with a combination
and Breaker counters with a two punch combo.
Breaker looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Breaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Breaker is in Smith's guard.
Breaker being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith controls Breaker momentarily but Breaker frees himself.
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.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breaker defends it easily.
Breaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Breaker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith stops Breaker from passing to mount.
Smith tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Breaker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Breaker to pass to mount.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Breaker stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Breaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Smith is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smith defend it? Breaker steps over the head and cranks it - Smith is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Breaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ankle Breaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 2252 p4p, 5363 weight class) and Marek Brychczy (ranked 137 p4p, 296 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Basic striking
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Bogo slips the punch.
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogo.
Brychczy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Brychczy avoids it well and moves away.
Bogo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brychczy to the mat! Brychczy manages to get full guard.
Bogo stopping the sweep attempt from Brychczy.
Bogo drops back looking for a leg! Brychczy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brychczy manages to kick Bogo off! Bogo jumps back into Brychczy's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brychczy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bogo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brychczy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy gets back to half guard.
Brychczy trying to control but Bogo postures up.
Brychczy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bogo prevents Brychczy from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brychczy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brychczy holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brychczy is trying to keep Bogo in close.
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brychczy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bogo controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brychczy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogo is one step ahead there.
Bogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brychczy is keeping the position for now.
Bogo preventing the sweep.
Brychczy seems keen to control Bogo's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
Brychczy working a defensive guard here.
Bogo advances position into side control!
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Brychczy is defending well.
Brychczy is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo tries for a kimura but Brychczy is defending well.
Brychczy is looking to regain half guard here but Bogo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brychczy, who protects the arm well.
Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brychczy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bogo in the domination position with Brychczy hanging on.
Bogo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brychczy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brychczy wants to control but Bogo is keeping busy.
Bogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brychczy keeps working.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but Bogo has control of the leg.
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brychczy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brychczy trying to control but Bogo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bogo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut. Bogo saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Bogo.
Brychczy misses with a hook
and Bogo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brychczy's guard.
Brychczy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
Bogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Brychczy looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brychczy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Brychczy 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.
Brychczy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bogo drops back looking for a leg! Brychczy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brychczy manages to kick Bogo off! Bogo jumps back into Brychczy's guard.
Bogo 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.
Brychczy has momentary wrist control but Bogo slips an elbow through the middle.
Bogo looking to pass the guard.
Brychczy trying to control the position.
Bogo 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.
Bogo trying to control but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
Bogo 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogo drops back looking for a leg! Brychczy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brychczy manages to kick Bogo off! Bogo jumps back into Brychczy's guard.
Brychczy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bogo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brychczy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brychczy is trying to improve his position.
Brychczy is still trying to improve position.
Bogo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brychczy holds on to Bogo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brychczy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bogo trying to control the position but Brychczy is working away.
Bogo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brychczy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brychczy is not content to let Bogo control the position.
Bogo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Bogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brychczy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brychczy can do to turn this around?
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brychczy, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Brychczy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brychczy tries to improve position but can't.
Brychczy taking a bit of punishment here - Bogo scoring with strikes.
Bogo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brychczy regains half guard.
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Brychczy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Bogo tries to counter with a takedown but Brychczy is quick to defend against it.
Brychczy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bogo.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Bogo slips under a jab.
Bogo moves away from the strike by Brychczy.
Bogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogo dives in for a single leg takedown but Brychczy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bogo backwards.
Brychczy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brychczy.
Brychczy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.
Bogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bogo is looking for a takedown.
Bogo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brychczy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brychczy breaks the clinch.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brychczy sprawls and moves away.
Bogo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brychczy throws a hook but Bogo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brychczy to the mat! Brychczy manages to get full guard.
Brychczy keeping full guard, as Bogo tries to pass.
Brychczy has Bogo pulled in close to control his posture.
Bogo postures up.
Brychczy has his hands on Bogo's head, controlling the position.
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brychczy trying to keep a closed guard but Bogo is proving a slippery customer.
Brychczy trying to control the position here.
Bogo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy pulls Bogo in close to his closed guard and prevents Bogo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bogo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bogo is fighting to break Brychczy's control of his arms but Brychczy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brychczy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bogo is one step ahead there.
Bogo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bogo advances to half guard.
Brychczy trying to control from the bottom.
Bogo is looking for a kimura but Brychczy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogo to get the leverage.
Brychczy is refusing to be controlled, as Bogo sits in half guard.
Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brychczy sees it coming and defends easily.
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brychczy is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Bogo is thwarting Brychczy's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brychczy sees it coming and defends easily.
Brychczy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brychczy controls Bogo momentarily but Bogo frees himself.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brychczy managing to control the position.
Marek Brychczy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Bogo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marek Brychczy.
I think Bogo 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tenacious (ranked 3239 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Mo Greene (ranked 413 p4p, 392 weight class). Terry Tenacious has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Tenacious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Greene!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenacious. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenacious dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Greene swinging wildly here.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenacious 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.
Tenacious takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tenacious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tenacious throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Tenacious swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenacious lands with a hook. Greene tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tenacious throws a shot to the body.
Greene takes a swing at Tenacious's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes a swing at Tenacious's ribcage but misses.
Tenacious definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Greene is predictable there
and Tenacious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Mo Greene has been cut.
Greene looks winded!
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tenacious lands a nice looking body shot.
Terry Tenacious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene avoids the body shot from Tenacious.
Tenacious lands with an overhand left.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tenacious misses with a body shot.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Tenacious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tenacious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tenacious's corner calls for a 1-2. Tenacious obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greene misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Tenacious tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenacious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greene on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tenacious loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
Tenacious lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Greene drops his hands momentarily. Tenacious doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Greene staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Greene doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Tenacious!
A relieved looking Terry Tenacious thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booger Magee (ranked 2248 p4p, 3377 weight class) and Ryan Nemeth (ranked 294 p4p, 431 weight class). Nemeth has chosen Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ryan Nemeth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Booger Magee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booger Magee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Nemeth!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nemeth, as that shot connected.
Magee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nemeth misses with a takedown attempt - Magee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nemeth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magee circles away.
Nemeth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ryan Nemeth has been cut.
Booger Magee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch lands to the side of Magee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magee thows a leg kick but Nemeth checks it
and Nemeth counters with a single leg into guard. Magee didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nemeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magee keeping moving, preventing Nemeth from controlling successfully.
Magee 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.
Magee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nemeth to stand up.
Nemeth missing with a left hand there. Magee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magee takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magee misses with a hook
and Nemeth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magee won't be happy with that.
Nemeth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemeth tries for a kimura but Magee is defending well.
Magee tries to buck Nemeth off but Nemeth is having none of it.
Magee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemeth is working away from the top position though.
Nemeth is trying to work for a kimura but Magee is defending well.
Magee wants to control but Nemeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nemeth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magee wants to control but Nemeth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemeth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nemeth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nemeth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nemeth wants to pass the guard but Magee is keeping the position.
Magee trying to control the position.
Nemeth preventing the sweep.
Magee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nemeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Magee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemeth won't allow Magee to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemeth wants to control from the top but Magee keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Magee.
Nemeth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Magee's half guard.
Magee is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magee is trying to control the position but Nemeth postures up.
Nemeth trying to control but Magee is working from the bottom.
Magee is trying to keep Nemeth in close.
Nemeth tries to free his leg and advance position but Magee is retaining full guard.
Magee trying to keep a closed guard but Nemeth is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nemeth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nemeth trying to control the position from guard on top but Magee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magee moves out of range as Nemeth strikes.
Nemeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Booger Magee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Nemeth.
Magee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nemeth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magee. Magee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magee thuds his right hand into Nemeth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Ryan Nemeth's cut even more.
Some bone on bone action there as Nemeth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magee tries to clinch but Nemeth moves out of range.
Magee throws a front kick that sends Nemeth stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Nemeth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Nemeth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Nemeth misses.
Nemeth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magee lands a left and a right that send Nemeth crashing to the mat, dazed. Magee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Magee throws a low kick, looking for Nemeth's leg but Nemeth calmly moves out of range.
Magee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Ryan Nemeth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nemeth walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Magee swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Booger Magee!
Booger Magee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vegan Gains, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Reem (ranked 1789 p4p, 4134 weight class) and Ross Nyland (ranked 241 p4p, 521 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Daft Punk - Robot Rock. Ross Nyland 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Nyland!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Nyland tries to tie him up.
Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reem cracks Nyland with a nice body shot.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nyland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nyland letting Reem take a breather here.
Nyland fails to pull guard.
A short right from Reem.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nyland looks winded!
Reem has Nyland pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Reem.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges.
Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Reem.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Reem crunches a lovely knee into Nyland's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Reem for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem pushes Nyland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
Reem landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ross Nyland has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Reem stalls.
Nyland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nyland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Nyland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reem.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nyland takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Nyland is rocked!
Nyland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reem.
Nyland is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reem. Nyland shrugs it off though.
Nyland is holding his hands too far apart here. Reem throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nyland is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Reem!
A relieved looking Liam Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Beam (ranked 2274 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 328 p4p, 412 weight class). Beam kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 32 fucks by FIRE FROM THE GODS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200
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24
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam swings for the body but Toryiama moves out of range.
Toryiama takes one on the button.
It looks like Matsuhiro Toryiama has been cut.
James Beam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toryiama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Beam is trying to defend but Toryiama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Beam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toryiama.
Beam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beam tries to get out of the position.
Toryiama is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Beam reverses the position - he's now on top in Toryiama's guard.
Toryiama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toryiama is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Beam has his hands clasped together but Toryiama extends and breaks Beam's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Toryiama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Munson (ranked 1635 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Aleks Nik (ranked 218 p4p, 447 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleks Nik!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nik lands with a good body shot.
Munson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nik.
Nik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munson in his tracks.
Nik throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Nik throws a poor cross that misses
and Munson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Munson misses with a double jab
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Nik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Munson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nik! But no joy.
Nik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik misses with a hook to the body
and Munson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Nik finds it's target.
Munson shoots in and gets a takedown into Nik's guard.
Munson looking to pass the guard.
Munson passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nik is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to control from the top but Nik keeps moving.
Nik seems keen to control Munson's posture.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nik is trying to control the position but Munson postures up.
Nik keeping full guard, as Munson tries to pass.
Munson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munson won't allow Nik to sweep him here.
Nik controlling Munson's posture.
Nik keeping moving, preventing Munson from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Munson shoots in but no luck this time.
Munson slips under a jab from Nik.
Munson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nik manages to circle out of the way.
Munson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nik is fending him off so far but Munson persists. Nope, Nik circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
Munson closes the distance and clinches up with Nik, looking for a takedown. Munson pushes Nik against the cage but Nik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Munson or perhaps it was just good defense by Nik, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nik moves out of range as Munson throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Nik as Munson shoots in.
Nik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munson shoots in and gets a takedown into Nik's guard.
Nik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Munson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nik working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nik defends well.
Nik trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Munson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nik is fending him off so far but Munson persists. Nope, Nik circles away and we're back to standing.
And Nik tries to counter it with a takedown but Munson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Munson scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Aleks Nik has been cut.
Nik shoots in and gets a takedown into Munson's guard.
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Nik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nik landing some decent shots from guard.
Munson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munson is looking for a triangle but Nik pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik is in close to Munson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nik working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson wants to get back to his feet but Nik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nik looking to pass the guard.
Munson looking for a guillotine here but Nik defends easily.
Nik tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Munson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Munson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nik landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Munson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nik with a nice head shot there.
Robert Munson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nik cracks Munson with a solid left hand.
Munson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nik defends well.
Nik stands up over Munson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nik defends it easily.
Nik stands up over Munson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson has his foot on Nik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nik works his way back into a safe position though.
Nik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nik cracks Munson with a solid left hand.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik postures up and lands a big shot to Munson's brow.
Nik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nik wants to control from the top but Munson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Nik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Munson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nik stands and throws Munson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nik working the ground and pound.
Munson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleks Nik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nik closes the distance and clinches up with Munson, looking for a takedown. Nik pushes Munson against the cage but Munson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munson.
Munson with a poor takedown
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nik avoids the body shot from Munson.
Nik throws a leg kick but Munson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munson.
Nik misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik digs a good body shot into Munson's ribs.
Nik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Munson dives in and grabs Nik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nik pushes down on Munson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Munson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Munson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik slips a nice elbow through Munson's hands, connecting with Munson's forehead.
Munson trying to control but Nik postures up.
Nik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Munson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Munson wants to control but Nik is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson is not content to let Nik control the position.
Munson is looking for a sweep. Nik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nik lands a nice short elbow.
Munson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munson is in trouble now - Nik has advanced to mount!
Nik wants to control the pace but Munson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nik is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nik has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Munson's face.
Munson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nik has a good base and remains in mount.
Munson is working hard here to advance position.
Nik scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nik breaks from Munson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nik dominating with strikes here.
Nik controlling the pace for now.
Nik unloading with bombs!
Nik lands a nice shot to the head.
 Munson is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Munson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nik cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nik cracks Munson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Nik!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos (ranked 1655 p4p, 3305 weight class) and Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 218 p4p, 395 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos lands with a shot to the body.
Carlos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnvaldsson.
Carlos sets himself, and Ragnvaldsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Carlos avoids it this time.
Ragnvaldsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldsson lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
A head kick misses from Ragnvaldsson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ragnvaldsson cracks a nice hook into Carlos's ribs.
Ragnvaldsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Carlos off the cage and back into range.
Ragnvaldsson ducks right into an uppercut from Carlos.
Carlos shoots for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ragnvaldsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carlos.
Ragnvaldsson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnvaldsson throws a sloppy head kick
letting Carlos counter with a right hand.
Carlos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Ragnvaldsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
Carlos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnvaldsson is fending him off so far but Carlos persists. Nope, Ragnvaldsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnvaldsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carlos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ragnvaldsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Carlos content to control rather than advance.
Carlos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlos trying to control the action but Ragnvaldsson is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Carlos there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Carlos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Carlos seems content to control.
Ragnvaldsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carlos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ragnvaldsson is looking to escape.
Ragnvaldsson trying to hold on to Carlos's head to control him but Carlos postures up.
Carlos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnvaldsson's head.
Ragnvaldsson is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carlos 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.
Carlos moves nicely into side control.
Ragnvaldsson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos scoring with punches from side control.
Carlos scoring with punches from side control.
Ragnvaldsson struggling a bit here.
Ragnvaldsson pushes Carlos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Carlos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ragnvaldsson parries the strikes from Carlos easily there. Carlos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ragnvaldsson to escape.
Carlos working the head with strikes.
Carlos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carlos wants to control but Ragnvaldsson is keeping him busy.
Ragnvaldsson wants to get back to his feet but Carlos is dominant here and he's now got Ragnvaldsson's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson is keeping busy.
Ragnvaldsson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Carlos.
Ragnvaldsson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Carlos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Carlos is working the ground and pound. Can Ragnvaldsson escape?
Ragnvaldsson is trying to stand back up.
Carlos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Carlos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ragnvaldsson.
Carlos tries to get the hooks in deep but Ragnvaldsson pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carlos misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnvaldsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Carlos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnvaldsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carlos is out of range and Ragnvaldsson settles back down.
Ragnvaldsson connects with a leg kick.
Carlos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnvaldsson.
A head kick misses from Ragnvaldsson.
Carlos lands a high kick!
Carlos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnvaldsson kicks off Carlos and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnvaldsson tries to work over Carlos's front leg with a kick but Carlos checks it.
Juan Carlos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlos lands a jab to Ragnvaldsson's midsection.
Ragnvaldsson moves into the clinch.
Carlos lands a takedown into guard.
Ragnvaldsson kicks Carlos off and gets to his feet.
Carlos scores with a nice head shot.
Ragnvaldsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnvaldsson manages to break the clinch.
Claes Ragnvaldsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnvaldsson gets caught napping as Carlos dives in and scores a takedown. Ragnvaldsson manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlos is controlling him.
Carlos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnvaldsson keeping full guard, as Carlos tries to pass.
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.
Carlos won't allow Ragnvaldsson to sweep him here.
Carlos trying to control but Ragnvaldsson is working from the bottom.
Carlos won't allow Ragnvaldsson to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carlos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ragnvaldsson quickly recovers to half guard.
Ragnvaldsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carlos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carlos is taking a breather. Ragnvaldsson 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.
Ragnvaldsson wants to improve his position but Carlos is controlling well.
Carlos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ragnvaldsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ragnvaldsson is trying to stand up here but Carlos is controlling him well.
Carlos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carlos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ragnvaldsson!
Ragnvaldsson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Carlos lands with some strikes.
Ragnvaldsson working to try and regain half guard.
Carlos working for a submission but Ragnvaldsson is keeping him at bay.
Carlos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos with the ground and pound from mount.
Carlos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ragnvaldsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ragnvaldsson is rocked!
Ragnvaldsson tries to hold on but Carlos pushes him away.
Carlos landing punches.
Ragnvaldsson is still in real trouble! Can Carlos finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ragnvaldsson's face.
Carlos dominating with strikes here.
Ragnvaldsson is squirming around, avoiding Carlos's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carlos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ragnvaldsson tries to hold on but Carlos postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Carlos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Carlos lands a nice shot to the body.
Carlos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ragnvaldsson is trying to defend but Carlos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Carlos controlling the action here.
Ragnvaldsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ragnvaldsson controlling the position well.
Ragnvaldsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carlos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carlos drops an elbow to the side of Ragnvaldsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ragnvaldsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carlos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carlos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnvaldsson can do to turn this around?
Carlos lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ragnvaldsson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Carlos jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Krusse (ranked 2485 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 82 p4p, 52 weight class). Rude has chosen Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Krusse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Rude!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude lands a head shot.
It looks like Danny Krusse has been cut.
Danny Krusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krusse is looking to clinch but Rude is avoiding it.
Krusse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krusse closes the distance but Rude moves to the side
and Rude counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Krusse falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Rude!
Rick Rude took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm just......RAVISHING '.
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