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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keon Baloyi (ranked 5547 p4p, 6643 weight class) and Marc Martinet (ranked 601 p4p, 669 weight class). Baloyi comes into the arena with Telescopes blaring out of the sound system. Keon Baloyi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marc Martinet's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keon Baloyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Martinet!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinet, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Martinet misses.
Baloyi slips a jab from Martinet.
Baloyi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baloyi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martinet takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baloyi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baloyi tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinet avoids the damage to the body.
Baloyi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martinet walks into a jab.
Baloyi throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinet counters with a straight right hand.
Baloyi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baloyi cracks Martinet with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Martinet tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Baloyi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Martinet is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Baloyi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Washington Burrell (ranked 25395 p4p, 6031 weight class) and Max Johnson (ranked 701 p4p, 635 weight class). Johnson has chosen I'm all about cool as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Washington Burrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Burrell with that takedown attempt.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burrell looks to clinch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick lands for Burrell.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson tries to break free but Burrell pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burrell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Burrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Burrell around his waist. Burrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Burrell keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Burrell has double underhooks.
Burrell has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burrell is looking for a takedown.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Burrell's takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Burrell has double underhooks.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Burrell's takedown attempt.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Burrell has double underhooks.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Burrell keeps him there for the moment.
Burrell stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Burrell has double underhooks.
Johnson wants to break free but Burrell has control.
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.
Burrell breaks from the clinch.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson clobbers Burrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burrell drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Burrell has him pressed against the cage.
Burrell can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Burrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Burrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burrell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrell stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burrell controls the position from side control.
Johnson is trying to control Burrell's posture but Burrell avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A control attempt from Johnson but he's now mounted!
Burrell misses with some ground and pound and Johnson recovers position to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control but Burrell postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Burrell back into the cage.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Burrell around his waist. Burrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Burrell has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Burrell has him pressed against the cage.
Burrell manages to break the clinch.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burrell pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Burrell has the dominant position.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Burrell around his waist. Burrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Burrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrell is trying to stall.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson tries to circle away but Burrell has him pinned against the cage.
Burrell tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burrell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Burrell prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson tries to break free but Burrell pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burrell has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries to circle away but Burrell has him pinned against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Washington Burrell has been cut.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Burrell around his waist. Burrell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Burrell pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burrell tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson tries to break free but Burrell pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Burrell won't allow it.
Johnson letting Burrell take a breather here.
Burrell jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Burrell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burrell misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Burrell is rocked!
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Burrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Burrell - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Johnson!
Our winner, Max Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sainey Diawara (ranked 6486 p4p, 5196 weight class) and Wapek Tepkunset (ranked 701 p4p, 607 weight class). Diawara comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostbusters. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sainey Diawara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wapek Tepkunset!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepkunset shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tepkunset wants to control but Diawara is keeping him busy.
Tepkunset is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tepkunset prevents Diawara from improving his position.
Tepkunset slips a nice elbow through Diawara's hands, connecting with Diawara's forehead.
Tepkunset prevents Diawara from standing back up.
Tepkunset working over Diawara with some ground and pound. Diawara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
It looks like Sainey Diawara has been cut.
Tepkunset prevents Diawara from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepkunset is keen to just control but Diawara is a slippery customer.
Diawara taking some punishment here, with Tepkunset in his half guard.
Tepkunset seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tepkunset is trying to control. Diawara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diawara wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepkunset looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diawara tries to get to full guard but Tepkunset has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tepkunset in particular looking to stall.
Diawara has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diawara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tepkunset working over Diawara with some ground and pound. Diawara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tepkunset wants to take a breather but Diawara is having none of it.
Tepkunset seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tepkunset scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepkunset winds up and cracks Diawara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tepkunset lands a nice short elbow.
Diawara is trying to escape back to his feet but Tepkunset uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tepkunset wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diawara keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepkunset grinds an elbow into Diawara's temple.
Sainey Diawara's cut is getting worse.
Tepkunset lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diawara down.
Sainey Diawara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tepkunset working the ground and pound.
Jeez, Sainey Diawara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sainey Diawara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wapek Tepkunset!
Wapek Tepkunset very nearly forgot to thank MONTREAL WEED DISPENSARY amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retarded Moron (ranked 5297 p4p, 6239 weight class) and Darren Carter (ranked 616 p4p, 691 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Retarded Moron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Carter!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moron scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like Darren Carter has been cut.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt
and Moron counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter with a poor takedown
and Moron counters with a nice right hand that sends Carter toppling to the canvas! Carter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moron finish him?!
That has opened up Darren Carter's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Moron avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moron is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Carter has eaten all the pies!
Moron seems a little lost for a moment, as Carter dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Moron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moron tries to get out of the position.
Moron is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moron struggling a bit here.
Carter is working Moron over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carter cracks Moron with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Carter landing a few strikes.
Carter landing a few strikes.
Moron being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter landing strikes.
Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moron is trying to get back to half guard.
Carter just content to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carter working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Moron's face as Carter controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carter misses with a takedown
and Moron counters with a left to the body.
Retarded Moron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Carter.
Moron scores with a body shot.
Carter looks winded!
Moron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darren Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moron sends Carter crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moron is motioning to the referee to let Carter up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Moron fakes the body blow, causing Carter to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Carter goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Retarded Moron!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Underwood (ranked 6776 p4p, 4840 weight class) and Uno Wokhardt (ranked 726 p4p, 593 weight class). Uno Wokhardt 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uno Wokhardt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wokhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wokhardt misses with a looping right.
BOOM! Wokhardt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Underwood. Underwood tries to recover but Wokhardt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Underwood lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Wokhardt!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Wokhardt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Vladamir Ivanov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 190.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jose Balboa was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shannon (ranked 3049 p4p, 5198 weight class) and Calan Smith (ranked 371 p4p, 582 weight class). Mark Shannon 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Shannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shannon moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Shannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shannon swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Shannon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith works over Shannon's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Mark Shannon has been cut.
Shannon walks into a jab.
Calan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shannon goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Shannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands a jab.
Shannon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannon checks a leg kick nicely.
Shannon darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Shannon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smith rushes Shannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Shannon shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shannon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shannon misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Shannon is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith darts in and clinches Shannon up against the cage.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Shannon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith gets a clinch.
Shannon wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Shannon.
Shannon avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Shannon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Shannon tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shannon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Smith tries to circle away but Shannon has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shannon prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
Shannon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shannon tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shannon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Shannon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith throws a combination. Shannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Shannon's head but Shannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
Smith connects with the punch.
Mark Shannon's cut is getting worse.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith drops Shannon with a beautiful combination! Shannon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Shannon is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannon blocks a head kick by Smith.
Calan Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Shannon.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice hook to Shannon's body. Shannon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Shannon saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mark Shannon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shannon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shannon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mark Shannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shannon takes one on the button.
Shannon closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Shannon pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Shannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to bum rush Shannon with a series of wild strikes but Shannon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith cracks Shannon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeez, Mark Shannon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shannon darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Shannon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shannon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith rushes Shannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shannon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith tries to break free but Shannon pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shannon tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Shannon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shannon defends well.
Shannon looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Shannon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shannon misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shannon on the side of the head.
Smith pushes Shannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shannon backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Shannon is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Shannon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Calan Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murylo Mesquita (ranked 3137 p4p, 3399 weight class) and Chow Man (ranked 324 p4p, 343 weight class). Chow Man is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murylo Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chow Man!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Man moves into the clinch.
Man has hold of one of Mesquita's legs. Mesquita is fighting the takedown attempt but Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mesquita is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Mesquita is trying to control but can't.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Man 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mesquita.
Man is taking a breather. Mesquita 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man avoids the attempt from Mesquita to control.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to finish with strikes here!
Man punching from mount but Mesquita doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Man postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Man thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but Man isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chow Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mesquita dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Man fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mesquita sprawls well initially but Man persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Man looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita won't allow Man to pass to mount.
Man stalling.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man 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.
Man controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man passes into side control, despite Mesquita's attempt to control the position.
Mesquita trying to control but Man flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
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.
Mesquita tries to roll but Man sticks to his back.
Man trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four 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.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Man is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mesquita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Man has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita tries to roll but Man sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chow Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man pinned against the cage. Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Man counters by clinching up.
Man has hold of one of Mesquita's legs. Mesquita is fighting the takedown attempt but Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mesquita looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Man has picked Mesquita up and slammed him! Mesquita can't keep hold of the triangle and Man manages to pass to side control!
Mesquita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man working away.
Man landing a few strikes.
Mesquita parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mesquita to escape.
Chow Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Mesquita's face as Man controls the position.
Mesquita trying his best to control but Man has mounted him.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mesquita blocking the ground and pound.
Mesquita wants to hold on but Man pushes him away.
Mesquita keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Murylo Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Man connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chow Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chow Man!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Jam (ranked 2644 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Tamaz Dvalishvili (ranked 323 p4p, 571 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toe Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tamaz Dvalishvili!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dvalishvili takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dvalishvili wants to clinch but Jam slips to the side
letting Jam counter with a right hand.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Dvalishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jam lands a big uppercut and Dvalishvili crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dvalishvili looks OK. Jam waves Dvalishvili back to his feet!
 Dvalishvili is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jam! Dvalishvili is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam!
Toe Jam thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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