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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Mouse (ranked 6143 p4p, 4694 weight class) and Wolfgang Puck (ranked 563 p4p, 487 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wolfgang Puck enters the cage!
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Solid boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Puck!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Puck has knocked Mouse down with a huge combo! Puck steps away and waves a wobbly Mouse back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Puck throws a good cross that connects.
 Mouse is rocked!
Puck fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mouse out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wolfgang Puck!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 5997 p4p, 4820 weight class) and Niamajla Gnilrets (ranked 265 p4p, 231 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niamajla Gnilrets!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gnilrets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunt has his foot on Gnilrets's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gnilrets works his way back into a safe position though.
Gnilrets gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
Gnilrets swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Gnilrets bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gnilrets easily slips into full mount!
Gnilrets throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hunt reaches up to try and control the position but Gnilrets seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hunt rolls and tries to escape and now Gnilrets has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnilrets is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gnilrets doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt prevents Gnilrets from getting back to his feet.
Gnilrets trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gnilrets is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Gnilrets keeps moving.
Gnilrets is controlling Hunt's posture.
Hunt tries to stand but Gnilrets is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gnilrets is keeping the position.
Gnilrets throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hunt is fighting to break Gnilrets's control of his arms but Gnilrets is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gnilrets wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Gnilrets is trying to keep Hunt in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gnilrets dives in and scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gnilrets is trying to get back to full guard.
Gnilrets is trying to stand.
Gnilrets is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Hunt maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gnilrets could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hunt has cracked it and Gnilrets is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jezro Silver (ranked 6234 p4p, 4365 weight class) and Gatot Kaca (ranked 638 p4p, 525 weight class). Gatot Kaca will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jezro Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gatot Kaca!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Jezro Silver has been cut.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaca.
Silver shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaca is trying to defend but Silver finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaca is looking for a sweep. Silver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaca flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kaca is trying to maintain the position but Silver is very close to passing his half guard.
Silver is looking to advance position but Kaca won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver trying to control the action but Kaca is working from the bottom.
Kaca tries to roll over but Silver keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaca punching from the bottom.
Silver trying to pass the guard but Kaca defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaca looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silver looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silver trying to control from half guard but Kaca is working away.
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.
Silver working over Kaca with some ground and pound. Kaca looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silver is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ground and pound from Silver.
Kaca wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Silver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kaca manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silver lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Silver there.
Silver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaca wants to improve his position but Silver is controlling well.
Kaca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silver looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kaca is in a horrible position here. Silver smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 Kaca is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Silver! Kaca is hurt baaadly! Silver is firing away with more strikes - Kaca is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jezro Silver!
Jezro Silver seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thornton (ranked 4902 p4p, 4828 weight class) and Jovani Bianchi (ranked 533 p4p, 528 weight class). Jovani Bianchi 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jovani Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Jovani Bianchi has been cut.
Thornton lands a glancing blow to the side of Bianchi's head.
Thornton throws a shot from downtown. Bianchi moves away and avoids it.
Bianchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bianchi 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.
Bianchi misses with a straight left.
Bianchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bianchi is in Thornton's guard.
Thornton wants to stand and escape but Bianchi is having none of it.
Bianchi connects with a couple of short punches.
Thornton is looking to stand up but Bianchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bianchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bianchi postures up and lands a big shot to Thornton's brow.
Bianchi is working Thornton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bianchi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bianchi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bianchi on the ground.
Bianchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Thornton has wrist control.
Thornton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bianchi is controlling him.
Bianchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bianchi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thornton's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bianchi with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet but Bianchi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Thornton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thornton is looking to stand up but Bianchi isn't so interested in that idea.
Bianchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. Thornton saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Thornton coming out on top.
Bianchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bianchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bianchi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thornton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bianchi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thornton gets underhooks to prevent Bianchi's takedown attempt.
Bianchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thornton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bianchi is looking for a takedown.
Craig Thornton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovani Bianchi.
A head punch on the inside from Bianchi fails to land.
Bianchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thornton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jab by Thornton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh!!! Thornton has knocked Bianchi down with a huge combo! Thornton steps away and waves a wobbly Bianchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bianchi is rocked!
Craig Thornton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thornton tries a head kick but it misses.
Bianchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bianchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thornton finish him?
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Thornton.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Bianchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Thornton misses with a looping right.
Bianchi feints and as Thornton raises his hands in defense, Bianchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thornton wriggles free and stands up.
Thornton misses with a few strikes there.
Bianchi misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Thornton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thornton throws out a loose jab but Bianchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Bianchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bianchi throws a body punch but Thornton moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton moves away from the strike by Bianchi.
Thornton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton connects with a jab.
That has opened up Jovani Bianchi's cut even more.
Thornton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thornton stuns Bianchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bianchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bianchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thornton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bianchi is in Thornton's guard.
Bianchi looks winded!
Thornton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bianchi is controlling him.
Thornton pushes Bianchi off and gets back to his feet.
Bianchi takes one to the chin there.
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!
Bianchi avoids the body shot from Thornton.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bianchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thornton did well to prevent Bianchi getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton tries to kick Bianchi off but Bianchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Thornton is staying active underneath Bianchi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi prevents Thornton from standing back up.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thornton wants to get back to his feet.
Bianchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bianchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thornton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bianchi.
Bianchi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thornton is looking to escape.
Bianchi winds up and cracks Thornton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bianchi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thornton defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornton is trying to stand up here but Bianchi is controlling him well.
Bianchi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thornton is trying to stand back up but Bianchi is controlling him
Bianchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bianchi slips a nice elbow through Thornton's hands, connecting with Thornton's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Thornton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jovani Bianchi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thornton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a head kick.
Thornton slips a jab from Bianchi.
Bianchi throws a hook but Thornton avoids it easily.
Oooooh!!! Thornton has knocked Bianchi down with a huge combo! Thornton steps away and waves a wobbly Bianchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bianchi dives in for a single leg takedown but Thornton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Thornton! Bianchi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thornton!
Craig Thornton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mantequilla Smith (ranked 4229 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Larry Henry (ranked 512 p4p, 545 weight class). Larry Henry will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantequilla Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Henry!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Henry trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Henry looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Henry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henry on his heels. He'll look to pass Henry's guard now, I'm sure.
Henry pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henry forces his way into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry working Smith over with strikes.
Henry is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Henry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Henry wriggles free and stands up.
Henry misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Henry is quick to defend against it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Henry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Smith backs off Henry throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Henry does no damage.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Henry under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Henry content to stall in guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Henry from controlling successfully.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Smith is trying to control the position but Henry postures up.
Henry wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Henry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Henry is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Henry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mantequilla Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking to improve his position.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry, not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henry controlling the pace.
Henry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Henry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Henry!
Henry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Henry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Henry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henry pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Henry is very close to passing his half guard.
Henry trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Henry works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Henry mounts Smith! Really nice guard pass there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to hold on but Henry postures up.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henry tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mantequilla Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Henry slows the pace down in half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Larry Henry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Henry!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ash Lake (ranked 3993 p4p, 5852 weight class) and Tony Spade (ranked 201 p4p, 261 weight class). Spade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Buffalo Soldier. Tony Spade will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Spade!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lake misses.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch but Spade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ash Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spade has time to react.
Lake shoots in and drives through. Spade sprawls well.
Spade swings widly with a right hand
and Spade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lake misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spade with the counter takedown but Lake avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake fails with the takedown
and Spade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Lake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Lake both land. Nice combination.
Spade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade throws a right hand that Lake ducks under and follows up with a left that Lake also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade misses with a hook. Lake ducked under it nicely.
Lake lands with an overhand left.
Lake throws a body shot but no joy.
Lake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lake fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Spade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spade loads up on a big right hand but Lake slips the punch.
Lake has his takedown stuffed
and Spade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lake misses with a series of wild punches.
Spade throws a hook to the side of Lake's head but Lake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spade.
A counter left hand to the body from Lake misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spade missing with a left hand there. Lake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lake throwing a counter right hand but Spade manages to avoid it.
Spade connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spade throws a hook to the side of Lake's head but Lake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Spade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lake doesn't seem phased though.
Lake is rocked!
Tony Spade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spade lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Spade!
Tony Spade took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bondi MMA for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lawson (ranked 4667 p4p, 4040 weight class) and Peter Nicholson (ranked 541 p4p, 497 weight class). Nicholson has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter Nicholson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jack Lawson!
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, Peter Nicholson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicholson, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Nicholson.
Nicholson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson.
A shot to the liver by Nicholson. Beautiful body shot.
Nicholson clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicholson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Nicholson has Lawson pushed against the cage.
Lawson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nicholson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nicholson regains guard immediately.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicholson is retaining full guard.
Nicholson has Lawson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nicholson is retaining full guard.
Lawson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is working Nicholson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nicholson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nicholson controlling the position.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nicholson lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Nicholson.
Nicholson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicholson connects with a looping right hand.
Nicholson lands a jab to the nose.
Nicholson connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson misses with a wild combination.
Nicholson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholson lands with an overhand left.
Nicholson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawson is rocked!
Nicholson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Nicholson dominated that round.
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.
Nicholson scores with a nice head shot.
Nicholson misses with a body punch
and Lawson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nicholson!
Nicholson wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Lawson trying to control the action but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Lawson controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson working away.
Lawson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson working away.
Lawson cracks Nicholson with a big elbow.
Nicholson is trying to control Lawson's posture but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nicholson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Lawson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nicholson is trying to control Lawson's posture but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lawson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Nicholson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nicholson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nicholson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lawson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson goes for an armbar but Nicholson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicholson.
Lawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nicholson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawson is working away from the top position though.
Lawson is working for an americana but Nicholson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lawson was thinking about the submission.
Lawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Lawson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicholson working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nicholson connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
Lawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nicholson cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.
Nicholson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicholson lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Nicholson.
Jack Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nicholson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nicholson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicholson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicholson scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicholson cracks Lawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nicholson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lawson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lawson looks to clinch but Nicholson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lawson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Nicholson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Nicholson waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Nordmarsson (ranked 3679 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Chad McKinley (ranked 464 p4p, 508 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Nordmarsson!
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, Chad McKinley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordmarsson clinches up against the cage.
Nordmarsson is trying to force a seperation but McKinley has the dominant position.
McKinley taking a breather.
McKinley is trying to break the clinch but Nordmarsson is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKinley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nordmarsson's elbow.
Nordmarsson breaks from the clinch.
Nordmarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKinley shoots in and gets a takedown into Nordmarsson's guard.
Nordmarsson pushes McKinley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McKinley tries to close the distance and clinch but Nordmarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKinley.
Nordmarsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordmarsson throws a right and a left that McKinley avoids nicely.
McKinley avoids a kick to the body.
Nordmarsson looks to throw a body kick
and McKinley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordmarsson's guard.
McKinley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley working some strikes from top position.
McKinley won't allow Nordmarsson to get back to his feet.
Nordmarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordmarsson, not yet.
McKinley postures up.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKinley working some strikes from top position.
Nordmarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKinley.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but McKinley controlling him for the moment.
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.
McKinley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nordmarsson is keeping the position for now.
McKinley preventing the sweep.
McKinley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McKinley is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordmarsson has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKinley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nordmarsson moves into full guard.
Nordmarsson keeping full guard, as McKinley tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position.
McKinley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordmarsson wants to sweep here but McKinley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKinley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nordmarsson looking to control.
We've been informed that McKinley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKinley is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that McKinley 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKinley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nordmarsson's face as McKinley controls the position.
Nordmarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Nordmarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nordmarsson swings widly with a right hand
and McKinley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nordmarsson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McKinley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nordmarsson instigates a clinch.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKinley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordmarsson lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordmarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKinley counters by clinching up.
Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch.
McKinley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee Nordmarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordmarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKinley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nordmarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McKinley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordmarsson tries to get to full guard but McKinley has control of the leg.
McKinley throws a strike but Nordmarsson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McKinley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McKinley.
Nordmarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKinley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nordmarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Nordmarsson 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.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nordmarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKinley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nordmarsson's half guard.
McKinley is pressing down on Nordmarsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nordmarsson is holding on for now.
McKinley stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson trying to control from the bottom.
Nordmarsson wants to get back to full guard.
Nordmarsson has hold of McKinley's hands but McKinley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nordmarsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nordmarsson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, McKinley seems content to control.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKinley lands a nice short elbow.
McKinley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nordmarsson taking some punishment here, with McKinley in his half guard.
Nordmarsson wants to control but McKinley is keeping busy.
Nordmarsson won't allow McKinley to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Nordmarsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nordmarsson throws a leg kick but McKinley moved away.
Nordmarsson gets caught flat footed, as McKinley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKinley is standing up over Nordmarsson. Nordmarsson looks to escape but McKinley dives into side control.
McKinley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nordmarsson is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McKinley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McKinley prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by McKinley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinley decides to stand back up.
Nordmarsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nordmarsson defends it well.
Nordmarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKinley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordmarsson misses with a kick to the body
so McKinley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKinley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McKinley looking to pass the guard.
McKinley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McKinley connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKinley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKinley is stalling in the full guard.
Nordmarsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKinley's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson stopping the sweep attempt from McKinley.
Nordmarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKinley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKinley looking for a sweep. Not yet McKinley, not yet.
McKinley is looking to stand up but Nordmarsson isn't so interested in that idea.
McKinley wants to hit a sweep here but Nordmarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKinley there!
McKinley tries to reverse the position but Nordmarsson maintains control.
McKinley tries to lock up and control but Nordmarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nordmarsson trying to control but McKinley is having none of it.
McKinley tries to lock up and control but Nordmarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson tries to control but McKinley wriggling away.
Nordmarsson controlling his opponent.
Nordmarsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKinley is looking to escape.
McKinley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKinley wants to control but Nordmarsson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad McKinley.
I think Nordmarsson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Walker (ranked 4067 p4p, 2814 weight class) and Trappy Trapperson (ranked 480 p4p, 365 weight class). Walker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Larva. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trappy Trapperson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapperson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trapperson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walker's waist but Walker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trapperson off to one side.
Walker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trapperson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Trapperson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Trapperson looking to pass the guard.
Walker is looking to stand back up but Trapperson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walker.
Trapperson is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker pushes Trapperson off, looking to escape but Trapperson dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Walker is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trappy Trapperson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fieri (ranked 2672 p4p, 5074 weight class) and David Wright (ranked 333 p4p, 571 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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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Fieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wright!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wright or perhaps it was just good defense by Fieri, which made it look bad.
Fieri could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fieri slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Fieri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Fieri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Fieri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wright checks the leg kick.
Fieri closes the distance and clinches.
Wright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fieri smiles and moves away.
Wright tries to move into range but Fieri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fieri scores with a one two! Wright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fieri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fieri has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fieri is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
Guy Fieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Fieri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fieri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wright's face.
It looks like David Wright has been cut.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fieri's efforts to push away.
Wright jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fieri walks away with a smile on his face. Wright gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wright avoids the head kick by Fieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fieri moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fieri.
Fieri trying to land knees to the body.
Wright has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fieri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wright can turn it around.
A knee to the head by Fieri.
Wright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Fieri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Fieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fieri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright looks winded!
Fieri clinches up against the cage.
Wright takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wright is rocked!
Fieri breaks from the clinch.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Fieri finish him?
Fieri clinches with his opponent.
Fieri manages to break the clinch.
Fieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fieri!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fieri engages and cracks Wright with a massive lead left hook - Wright tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fieri is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Fieri!
Guy Fieri very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel 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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