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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gregory (ranked 5324 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Bernard Geoffrion (ranked 579 p4p, 283 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Geoffrion !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geoffrion , pushing him back against the cage.
Gregory manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geoffrion throws a big elbow that misses.
Geoffrion stops Gregory from standing up.
Geoffrion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Geoffrion landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gregory is on top in guard.
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geoffrion 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gregory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Geoffrion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregory has managed to get both his arms back between Geoffrion 's legs - danger averted.
Geoffrion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregory is aware though and is defending well.
Geoffrion throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gregory uses it to pass to side control.
Gregory trying to control the position but Geoffrion is working away.
Gregory working away.
Gregory trying to control the action but Geoffrion is working from the bottom.
Geoffrion is looking for a sweep.
Geoffrion is trying to control Gregory's posture but Gregory avoids it.
Geoffrion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gregory wants to pass the guard but Geoffrion is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregory is keen to just control but Geoffrion is a slippery customer.
Geoffrion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Geoffrion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Geoffrion is pressing down on Gregory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gregory trying to control but Geoffrion is working from the bottom.
Geoffrion controls Gregory momentarily but Gregory frees himself.
Gregory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gregory is pushing down on Geoffrion 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Geoffrion is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Gregory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion wants to control but Gregory is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Geoffrion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gregory pulls his head out easily.
Gregory wants to control but Geoffrion is keeping him busy.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gregory has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Geoffrion is looking to escape.
Geoffrion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Geoffrion working to try and regain half guard.
Gregory trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
Gregory is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gregory is thwarting Geoffrion 's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregory is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geoffrion 's half guard.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion is looking to control Gregory's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geoffrion avoid being mounted?
Greg Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Geoffrion is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion is looking for a sweep. Gregory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
Gregory is trying to control the action in half guard but Geoffrion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geoffrion keeps working.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Geoffrion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Geoffrion has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Gregory stays in close to Geoffrion 's body and controls the position.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Geoffrion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gregory has passed into half guard!
Gregory tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geoffrion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gregory frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Geoffrion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geoffrion can do to turn this around?
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control.
Geoffrion trying to get back to full guard but Gregory takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Geoffrion is desperately trying to improve his position but Gregory has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregory controlling the pace for now.
Geoffrion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Geoffrion tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Gregory lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion wants to improve his position but Gregory is controlling well.
Gregory passes into side control, despite Geoffrion 's attempt to control the position.
Gregory works to advance to full mount. Geoffrion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Geoffrion is trying to escape the mount.
Gregory tries to control but Geoffrion wriggling away.
Gregory with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geoffrion regains half guard.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Geoffrion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Gregory dominated that second round.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gregory shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geoffrion is trying to defend but Gregory finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gregory is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Geoffrion is just riding it out for now. Gregory eventually gives up the hold.
Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gregory working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geoffrion is refusing to be controlled, as Gregory sits in half guard.
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoffrion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Geoffrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geoffrion moves into full guard.
Geoffrion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gregory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Geoffrion has his foot on Gregory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gregory works his way back into a safe position though.
Geoffrion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geoffrion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Geoffrion working a defensive guard here.
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.
Gregory looking to pass the guard.
Geoffrion keeping moving, preventing Gregory from controlling successfully.
Geoffrion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gregory defends it easily.
Geoffrion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geoffrion is looking for a triangle but Gregory pushes his legs off easily.
Geoffrion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gregory wants to control from the top but Geoffrion keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geoffrion can't keep his opponent in guard - Gregory advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gregory not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregory missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Geoffrion trying to control from the bottom.
Geoffrion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gregory not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Geoffrion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Geoffrion is staying active underneath Gregory, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Geoffrion is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gregory scores with a couple of nice shots.
Geoffrion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bernard Geoffrion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gregory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geoffrion 's head.
Gregory is looking to take a break and control but Geoffrion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gregory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Geoffrion looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Gregory seems content to control.
Greg Gregory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geoffrion actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gregory, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Gregory!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 4813 p4p, 3069 weight class) and King Turn (ranked 531 p4p, 376 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, King Turn !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev clinches up against the cage.
Turn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch.
Vasiliev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turn working aggressively here.
Turn can't get the takedown.
Turn misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev jumps guard and drags Turn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turn is looking to work some ground and pound but Vasiliev has wrist control.
Turn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev has momentary wrist control but Turn slips an elbow through the middle.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turn with a nice head shot there.
Vasiliev keeping full guard, as Turn tries to pass.
Vasiliev is pulling down on Turn 's head. It's preventing any offense from Turn , at least for the moment.
Turn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turn on the ground.
Turn throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasiliev wants to sweep here but Turn controlling him for the moment.
Turn drops back looking for a leg! Vasiliev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasiliev manages to kick Turn off! Turn jumps back into Vasiliev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Turn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasiliev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Vasiliev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vasiliev keeping moving, preventing Turn from controlling successfully.
Turn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turn tries to keep at a distance but Vasiliev has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turn wants to take the fight to the mat but Vasiliev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vasiliev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turn gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Turn is working for takedown but Vasiliev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .
Vasiliev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Turn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Timur Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev breaks from the clinch.
Vasiliev rushes Turn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasiliev jumps guard.
Turn stopping the sweep attempt from Vasiliev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turn .
Turn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vasiliev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turn seems to be working for a kimura but Vasiliev defends the submission attempt.
Vasiliev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasiliev tries to get out of the position.
Turn seems to be looking for submissions.
Turn trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Turn is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King Turn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasiliev darts in and clinches Turn up against the cage.
Vasiliev jumps guard and drags Turn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Vasiliev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn trying to control but Vasiliev is working from the bottom.
Turn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vasiliev's head.
King Turn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turn passes Vasiliev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Turn is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasiliev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasiliev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turn .
Turn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasiliev is looking to control Turn 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasiliev avoid being mounted?
Turn wants to take a breather but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Turn throwing shots but Vasiliev is blocking nicely.
Turn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turn seems to be looking for submissions.
Turn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasiliev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turn thows a huge punch but Vasiliev dodges it nicely.
Turn lands strikes from half guard.
Turn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turn is trying to work for a kimura but Vasiliev is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turn is looking to take a break and control but Vasiliev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turn lands a nice short elbow.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Turn is controlling him well.
Vasiliev is refusing to be controlled, as Turn sits in half guard.
Turn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turn 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turn throwing shots but Vasiliev is blocking nicely.
Vasiliev wants to get back to full guard.
Turn is keen to just control but Vasiliev is a slippery customer.
Turn 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.
Turn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasiliev is just riding it out for now. Turn eventually gives up the hold.
Vasiliev is not content to let Turn control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turn connects with a nice short shot to Vasiliev's temple.
Turn seems to be working for a kimura but Vasiliev defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Turn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Turn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasiliev pinned against the cage. Vasiliev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasiliev closes the distance and clinches.
Turn misses with a knee to the head.
Turn misses with a knee strike.
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiliev tries to clinch but Turn moves out of range.
Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiliev gets underhooks to prevent Turn 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev closes the distance and pushes Turn back into the cage.
Turn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turn fails with a takedown attempt.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Turn .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn looks to throw the jab but Vasiliev is out of range.
Vasiliev slips under a jab.
Vasiliev drives through and clinches with Turn against the cage.
Vasiliev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turn after a bit of a struggle.
Turn missing with knees to the body.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Turn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turn working aggressively here.
Vasiliev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turn smiles and moves away.
Vasiliev pushes Turn up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasiliev.
Turn misses with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev avoiding damage.
Vasiliev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasiliev's guard.
Vasiliev is pulling down on Turn 's head to control his posture.
Vasiliev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasiliev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turn lands a couple of digs.
Turn preventing the sweep.
Turn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasiliev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turn is trying to control. Vasiliev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turn is working for a kimura but Vasiliev is defending it quite comfortably.
Turn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vasiliev sees it coming and defends easily.
King Turn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turn trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Turn is controlling the pace.
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.
Vasiliev is refusing to be controlled, as Turn sits in half guard.
Vasiliev tries to roll over but Turn keeps him under control.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Turn , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timur Vasiliev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Turn .
I've got Turn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Turn !
King Turn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Lungfish (ranked 4286 p4p, 1377 weight class) and Ricardo Lima (ranked 516 p4p, 184 weight class). Larry Lungfish could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Lima's chin.
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Lungfish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lungfish just misses with a punch to the body.
Lima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lungfish misses with a straight right.
Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into Lungfish's guard.
Lima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Lungfish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lungfish manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Lungfish's guard.
Lima won't allow Lungfish to get back to his feet.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima 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.
Lungfish seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima 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.
Lima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Lungfish is retaining full guard.
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lungfish tries to escape but Lima is in control.
Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lima looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lima is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lungfish is trying to escape and Lima transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lungfish is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lima! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Lima!
An out of breath Ricardo Lima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lidio Noia (ranked 2451 p4p, 1935 weight class) and Magni Fier (ranked 313 p4p, 253 weight class). Magni Fier 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lidio Noia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Magni Fier!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Magni Fier has been cut.
Noia 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.
Noia lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Fier.
Noia throwing a counter right hand but Fier manages to avoid it.
Fier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Noia counters with a straight right hand.
Fier misses with a body shot
and Noia lands a stunning uppercut that sends Fier to the mat!
 Fier is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noia decides to stand and escape the position.
Noia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fier.
Fier misses with a looping left.
Fier has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noia scoring well with a low kick there.
Fier loads up on a big right hand but Noia slips the punch.
Noia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Fier! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fier is still in real trouble! Can Noia finish him?
Noia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fier backs away from a small jab... but Noia lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Fier crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Noia with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lidio Noia!
Magni Fier was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the last time i'll be drink bleach...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 2224 p4p, 886 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 281 p4p, 138 weight class). 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 Diamond Hand was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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217
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199
13 - 9 - 0 |
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hand has worked his arm free - good work by Hand!
Lee throwing strikes but Hand manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hand's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee moves into full guard.
Hand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hand avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Hand pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hand trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Lee looking for subs off his back but Hand has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hand wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to improve his position but Hand is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee controls Hand momentarily but Hand frees himself.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hand is aware though and is defending well.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hand can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Hand has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hand defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hand passes into side control.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee tries to move into range but Hand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Hand defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Lee ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hand now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hand breaks from the clinch.
Lee defending well as Hand loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hand keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hand counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. 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.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hand swivels and escapes.
Hand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hand checks a low kick from Lee.
Hand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hand! But no joy.
Hand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
Hand cracks Lee with a good jab.
Hand lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Robert Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Hand pushes him off.
Hand throws an overhand right that drops Lee like a sack of potatoes! Hand dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
Our winner, Diamond Hand, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Machiel Hondeveld (ranked 2050 p4p, 1315 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 264 p4p, 173 weight class). Machiel Hondeveld could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arto Jarvinen's chin.
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27
215
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Machiel Hondeveld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hondeveld counters with a straight right hand.
Hondeveld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarvinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarvinen slips a jab and a cross from Hondeveld.
Jarvinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hondeveld counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvinen drops his hands momentarily and Hondeveld takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hondeveld cracks Jarvinen with an open hand slap.
Hondeveld looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hondeveld misses with a hook. Jarvinen ducked under it nicely.
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand
and Hondeveld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hondeveld shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Hondeveld throws an overhand right that lands on Jarvinen's shoulder, as Jarvinen tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hondeveld.
Jarvinen wants to clinch
and Hondeveld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarvinen misses with a hook. Hondeveld ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Hondeveld misses.
Jarvinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Hondeveld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hondeveld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jarvinen misses the body punch
and Jarvinen is countered with a crisp right hand from Hondeveld that sends him to the canvas! Hondeveld follows him to the mat into side control.
Jarvinen is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hondeveld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jarvinen keeps working.
Jarvinen is still in real trouble! Can Hondeveld finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jarvinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hondeveld.
Jarvinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarvinen wants to control but Hondeveld postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen gets back to half guard.
Jarvinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jarvinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hondeveld wants to take a breather but Jarvinen is having none of it.
Jarvinen is doing well to control the position and prevent Hondeveld from advancing to side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen dodges the punch combination from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld sets himself, and Jarvinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Hondeveld avoids it this time.
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
As Jarvinen looks to move away, Hondeveld throws a big counter combo but Jarvinen just gets out of the way.
Jarvinen lands a big right hand that sends Hondeveld crashing to the mat! Jarvinen stays standing though and waves Hondeveld back to his feet!
It looks like Machiel Hondeveld has been cut.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Jarvinen connects with the punch.
 Hondeveld is rocked!
Hondeveld throws a hook but Jarvinen avoids it easily.
Oh Hondeveld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hondeveld is holding his hands too far apart here. Jarvinen throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Hondeveld is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 103 p4p, 607 weight class) and Eric Ries (ranked 15 p4p, 84 weight class). Epolito comes to the cage accompanied by Rowdy/ Bandits. Anthony Epolito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eric Ries's chin.
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154
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160
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ries checks a leg kick.
Ries looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Eric Ries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Ries sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Ries throws a sloppy head kick and Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ries in his tracks.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Ries throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Ries has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ries.
Epolito darts in trying to clinch
and Ries counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries throws the left hand but Epolito avoids the punch easily.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Ries was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ries lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ries misses with a low kick.
Ries throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ries.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Epolito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Ries on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito cracks Ries with a good jab.
Eric Ries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito is looking for a counter combo.
Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epolito.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epolito has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ries manages to break the clinch.
Ries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ries gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ries appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
A head kick misses from Ries.
Epolito works Ries's body with a nice hook.
Ries keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ries throws a chopping leg kick but Epolito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ries just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ries just manages to avoid it.
Ries scores with a body shot.
Ries tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Ries manages to avoid it.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Ries didn't see that one coming.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito misses with a hook to the body
and Ries counters with a head kick. That will keep Epolito thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Epolito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ries checks it well.
Epolito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ries scoring well with a low kick there.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ries misses with a body shot
letting Epolito counter with a right hand.
Ries tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ries throws a body kick that misses
enabling Epolito to counter with a crisp jab.
Ries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Epolito rather than just go for the knockout.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Ries's shoulder, as Ries tries to avoid the shot.
Ries doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito keeps Ries at a distance using the push kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ries.
Ries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epolito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito shoots in for a takedown but Ries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ries avoids the body shot from Epolito.
A chopping leg kick lands by Epolito.
Epolito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ries avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Ries flicks out a counter leg kick but Epolito steps away.
Ries lands a right hook to the body.
Ries dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epolito. That did some damage!
Epolito throws a jab when Ries was well out of range.
Epolito slips a jab from Ries.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Ries throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Ries swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Ries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Anthony Epolito 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.
Nice shot by Epolito.
Ries shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito throwing a counter right hand but Ries manages to avoid it.
Ries scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito moves in looking to clinch but Ries pushes him off.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito throws a leg kick that misses.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Ries is out of range.
Ries throws a big shot that misses.
Ries looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries blocks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ries 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Ries misses with a double jab.
Ries tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries scores with the left hand. Epolito knows he should have avoided that one.
Ries lands a nice hook to Epolito's body. Epolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ries lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Epolito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Epolito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Ries takes a swing at Epolito's ribcage but misses.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Ries knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito moves out of range as Ries strikes.
Ries darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ries walks into a left hand.
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Ries tries to move into range but Epolito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epolito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Epolito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Epolito throws a leg kick
and Ries counters with a left to the body.
Ries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Ries moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ries shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ries throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ries misses with a head kick.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Ries throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Ries's head back.
Ries swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
Ries walks into a stiff left hand from Epolito.
Ries takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Ries sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ries throws a counter combo.
Epolito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ries lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Ries does no damage.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ries works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Ries takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito scores with a spinning back kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ries crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epolito - the referee stops the clock and Ries gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epolito. Ries manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Epolito thows a leg kick but Ries checks it
and Ries counters with a straight right hand.
Epolito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ries pinned against the cage. Ries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ries misses the body punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Ries.
Epolito lands the left hand.
Epolito closes the distance and pushes Ries back into the cage.
Epolito breaks the clinch.
Ries just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito is looking to clinch but Ries is avoiding it.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Ries ducks down to avoid it.
Epolito with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Ries, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epolito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ries moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Ries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ries has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Ries's knee but Ries avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ries scores with a jab.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Ries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Epolito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ries checks a leg kick nicely.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito throws the left hand but Ries avoids the punch easily.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Ries moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a series of punches but Ries avoids them all with ease.
Ries lands a nice hook to Epolito's body. Epolito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ries swings for the body but Epolito moves out of range.
Ries moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Ries lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ries.
Epolito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ries's head backwards.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ries lands a nice looking body shot.
Ries swats away the attempt to clinch by Epolito.
Epolito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ries.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito clobbers Ries with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ries throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Ries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
Ries throws a push kick but Epolito slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by Epolito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ries throws a sloppy body shot
and Epolito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ries walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ries scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Ries misses.
Ries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ries staying out of range there.
Ries fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ries at a distance.
Ries misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Ries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ries slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ries.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ries tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Ries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epolito throws a low kick but Ries moves out of range easily.
Epolito thumps Ries with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Ries's knee but Ries avoids it well.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epolito!
Epolito throws a front kick that sends Ries stumbling back into the cage.
Ries misses with a shot to the body
and Epolito counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ries scores with a sloppy right hand. Epolito should have avoided that one.
Ries's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ries ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ries cracks Epolito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ries throws out a powerful jab.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ries moves away.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Ries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Ries throws a leg kick that is checked
and Epolito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ries misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ries misses with a body shot.
Ries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Ries throws a predictable looking body shot
and Epolito counters with a two punch combo.
Ries slips a jab from Epolito.
Ries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ries is rocked!
Epolito cracks Ries with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ries falls to his knees and Epolito doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 765 p4p, 908 weight class) and Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 122 p4p, 138 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawiwasulu stuffs the takedown.
Bich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bich rushes Kawiwasulu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawiwasulu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bich blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bich drags the fight down to the ground.
Kawiwasulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kawiwasulu has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich is looking to stand up but Kawiwasulu isn't so interested in that idea.
Bich has his hands on Kawiwasulu's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawiwasulu looking to sit in guard and control but Bich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kawiwasulu is trying to push Bich off with his feet but Bich grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Kawiwasulu's ankles and Kawiwasulu is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 294 p4p, 181 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 51 p4p, 30 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
Elkhan moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Veainu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A nice side step and Elkhan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veainu looks to land a right hand but Elkhan moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veainu throws a body punch but Elkhan moves out of range.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan works Veainu's body with a nice hook.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elkhan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu lands with a right hand.
Elkhan staying out of range there.
Veainu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Elkhan staying out of range there.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Elkhan's defenses.
Elkhan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Elkhan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Veainu rather than just go for the knockout.
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Elkhan.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Elkhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkhan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Elkhan misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elkhan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Elkhan saw that one coming.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elkhan misses with a body shot.
Veainu misses the jab.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu jabs Elkhan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Veainu. Beautiful body shot.
Veainu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elkhan. Elkhan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A right-left combo lands from Veainu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elkhan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veainu.
Elkhan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu staying out of range there.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Elkhan counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veainu, as that shot connected.
Veainu misses with a hook
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Elkhan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Elkhan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu misses the jab.
Veainu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Veainu lands a jab to Elkhan's midsection.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Elkhan slips under a jab.
Elkhan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elkhan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Elkhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Elkhan throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elkhan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Veainu misses with a lunging right hand
and Elkhan counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elkhan counters with a right hand to the body.
Elkhan throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Nice jab there from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a two punch combination.
Elkhan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veainu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkhan's head.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
Elkhan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veainu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
letting Elkhan counter with a right hand.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Elkhan is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Elkhan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Elkhan was well out of range.
Elkhan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Elkhan's belly button to the back.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Elkhan manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkhan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Elkhan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
A jab from Veainu finds it's way through Elkhan's defenses.
A jab lands there for Elkhan.
Elkhan defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Veainu takes a swing at Elkhan's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Elkhan.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veainu lands with a straight right. Elkhan didn't see that one coming.
Veainu slips under a jab from Elkhan.
Veainu throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Veainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elkhan.
Veainu misses with a few strikes there.
Elkhan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Elkhan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Elkhan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Veainu! Elkhan lets Veainu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Veainu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veainu throws a combination that misses
and Elkhan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
In his post fight interview, Rashid Elkhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 244 p4p, 429 weight class) and Scottie Lamez (ranked 7 p4p, 20 weight class). Thibodeaux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Scotty x D4L. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lamez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Lamez connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux rushes Lamez and presses him up against the cage.
Lamez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Lamez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lamez.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamez controls his hands.
Lamez tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Lamez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Lamez is trying to pull guard but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Lamez backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lamez fails to land.
Lamez jumps guard but Thibodeaux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scottie Lamez.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux pushes Lamez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamez blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux pushes Lamez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lamez can't break the clinch.
Lamez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux keeps control of Lamez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Lamez.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Lamez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamez's elbow.
Lamez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lamez tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamez jumps into guard, dragging Thibodeaux to the mat.
Lamez controls Thibodeaux momentarily but Thibodeaux frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Thibodeaux postures up.
Lamez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thibodeaux stacks Lamez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thibodeaux!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux working away.
Lamez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thibodeaux off and has taken his back!
Thibodeaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lamez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Thibodeaux with him. Thibodeaux is trying to defend but Lamez has an arm under the chin now! Thibodeaux grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Scottie Lamez!
Scottie Lamez is the new bantamweight champion!
Scottie Lamez 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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