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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Leung (ranked 3380 p4p, 5438 weight class) and Ash Lake (ranked 335 p4p, 443 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alvin Leung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Lake!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leung circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leung.
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lake misses with a hook
and Leung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lake!
Lake throws Leung to one side and escapes!
Leung 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lake can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leung stays in close to Lake's body and controls the position.
Leung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lake is looking to stand up but Leung isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lake for as long as he can get away with.
Leung pushing down on Lake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leung trying to control the pace.
Leung looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leung lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Leung winds up and cracks Lake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Leung.
Leung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leung.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leung is looking for a kimura but Lake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leung to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leung blocks the strikes from Lake.
Lake is trying to stand back up but Leung is controlling him
Still in half guard, Leung seems content to control.
Leung has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lake defend it? Leung steps over the head and cranks it - Lake is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Leung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvin Leung!
Alvin Leung really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 3821 p4p, 5955 weight class) and Reginald James (ranked 362 p4p, 464 weight class). Reginald James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from James as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt jabs at James's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunt's half guard.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
James postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hunt to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James clinches with his opponent.
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and James counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by James.
James has clasped his hands together around Hunt's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hunt wants to control but James postures up.
James is chipping away with strikes.
Hunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite James's best efforts.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! James seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by James, who protects the arm well.
Hunt just content to control the position.
James regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunt is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hunt seems to be looking for submissions.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James is trying to stand back up but Hunt is controlling him
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
A close round but Reginald James will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
James drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James controlling the position from side mount.
Hunt wants to control but James postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Hunt taking punishment in the form of punches.
James decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hunt to his feet.
James rushes Hunt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James breaks from the clinch.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
James throws a counter combo.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Hunt takes an elbow to the temple.
James gets underhooks to prevent Hunt's takedown attempt.
James lands a takedown into guard.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Hunt with a poor takedown
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James tightens his grip and picks Hunt up, before dumping him to the ground. Hunt manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt gets caught napping as James dives in and scores a takedown. Hunt manages to retain guard.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt looking for subs off his back but James has passed one foot through into half guard.
James controlling the pace.
Hunt wants to control but James is keeping busy.
Hunt is not content to let James control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunt is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt trying to control but James postures up.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt fails with the takedown
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
James stops a takedown attempt from Hunt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt won't allow James to get back to his feet.
Hunt passes James's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reginald James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt prevents James from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to stand up here but Hunt is controlling him well.
James manages to escape and get back to his feet!
James gets a double leg takedown into Hunt's guard.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunt is on top in guard.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Hunt advances to half guard.
James is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hunt throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hunt wants to stand but James is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hunt with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
James can't escape the position.
Hunt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Hunt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Reginald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to bench press Hunt off him but Hunt keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reginald James.
Well James 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reginald James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tapp Doute (ranked 4422 p4p, 5888 weight class) and Kai Reynolds (ranked 407 p4p, 463 weight class). Tapp Doute had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tapp Doute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kai Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doute clinches.
Doute trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds pulls guard effortlessly.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reynolds is looking for a triangle here but Doute uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Doute keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute postures up.
Doute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doute trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Doute is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well.
Doute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reynolds tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doute's best efforts.
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Reynolds is still trying to improve position.
Reynolds trying to control but Doute postures up.
Doute is keen to just control but Reynolds is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Doute is controlling well.
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doute is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Doute is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reynolds!
Doute wants to control the pace but Reynolds is squirming around nicely.
Reynolds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doute wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.
Doute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doute is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapp Doute dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doute.
Doute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Doute moved out of range.
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doute!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Doute can't do much from the bottom here.
Doute is looking for a sweep.
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Doute is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doute is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doute's legs.
Reynolds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Doute is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reynolds off and has taken his back!
Doute is hanging on to Reynolds's back as he tries to escape.
Reynolds breaks Doute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Doute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reynolds pushing down on Doute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doute trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds stalling.
Doute trying to control here.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kai Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Reynolds is thwarting Doute's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doute wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Doute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doute looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doute is defending against the submission attempts here by Reynolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds moves out of range as Doute throws a body kick.
Doute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapp Doute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Doute won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not doing much here.
Doute desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doute sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doute is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doute is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds stalling.
Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but Doute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doute trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doute tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reynolds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doute's guard.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reynolds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reynolds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doute wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reynolds is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reynolds postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Reynolds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doute on his heels. He'll look to pass Doute's guard now, I'm sure.
Doute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doute is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Reynolds!
Post fight, an emotional Kai Reynolds said 'Sweep the leg'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Santos (ranked 5127 p4p, 4634 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 566 p4p, 543 weight class). Da Silva has chosen 300 Violins Orchestra as his entrance music. Leonardo Da Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva throws a combination that misses
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Da Silva smiles and moves away.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Silva.
Santos throws the kick towards the body but Da Silva avoids it.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Da Silva as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 It looks like Miguel Santos has been cut.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Da Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos jabs at Da Silva's body.
Da Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Da Silva wants to break free but Santos has control.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Silva but Da Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos is looking to chop away at Da Silva's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos dodges the punch combination from Da Silva.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Santos tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Da Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Da Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Da Silva backwards.
Da Silva stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
Da Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos stalls.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Da Silva lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Santos sprawling to the canvas. Da Silva follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Santos hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos is looking to improve his position.
Da Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Santos's cut.
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.
Da Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a two punch combo.
Leonardo Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos has Da Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva drops his shoulder and cracks Santos with a huge uppercut! Santos goes down! Can Da Silva finish him?
 Santos is rocked!
Miguel Santos's cut is getting worse.
Da Silva stands and steps away. Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva fakes the body blow, causing Santos to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Santos goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Da Silva!
Leonardo Da Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Punter (ranked 3835 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Aldemir Santos (ranked 467 p4p, 548 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
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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 Las Vegas, Jack Punter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aldemir Santos!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Punter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Punter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldemir Santos.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Punter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Punter throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Punter counter with a right hand.
Punter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Punter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Punter. That snapped Santos's head back.
Punter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Punter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Punter counters with a left to the body.
Santos looks winded!
Punter lands an overhand right.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Punter counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Punter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santos has time to react.
Santos finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Punter's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Santos falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Punter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Manfla (ranked 2769 p4p, 3570 weight class) and Tim Bellington (ranked 348 p4p, 446 weight class). Bellington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by “Car Warsâ€. 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Manfla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Bellington!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manfla doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellington circles away.
Bellington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manfla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Manfla counters with a nice uppercut.
Bellington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manfla sprawls well initially but Bellington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manfla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manfla definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellington throwing shots but Manfla is blocking nicely.
Bellington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfla's head.
Manfla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellington.
Manfla is trying to stand.
Manfla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellington.
Manfla tries to roll over but Bellington keeps him under control.
Bellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manfla trying to control from the bottom.
Bellington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bellington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manfla defending well though.
Bellington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manfla actively working from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellington is looking to chop away at Manfla's legs.
Manfla wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bellington stuffs the takedown.
Bellington misses with a low kick as Manfla jumps back.
Manfla tries to clinch but Bellington moves out of range.
Bellington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfla is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manfla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manfla fails to land the takedown.
Manfla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Manfla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bellington manages to circle out of the way.
Bellington misses the shot to the body.
Bellington lands with a nice body punch.
Bellington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manfla sprawling to the canvas! Manfla rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bellington finish him?!
Manfla is rocked!
Bellington misses with a low kick.
Manfla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oh Manfla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bellington gets a big slam - oh, Manfla is out! Manfla is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tim Bellington!
After the fight, Tim Bellington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Nordmarsson (ranked 2930 p4p, 5710 weight class) and David Wright (ranked 370 p4p, 591 weight class). Lee Nordmarsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite 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 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Wright!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordmarsson misses with the body kick
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nordmarsson is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nordmarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nordmarsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nordmarsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working Nordmarsson over with strikes.
Nordmarsson gets back to full guard.
Wright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright is in close to Nordmarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nordmarsson's head.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Nordmarsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Nordmarsson!
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nordmarsson controls the pace.
Nordmarsson being controlled here momentarily.
Wright wants to sweep here but Nordmarsson controlling him for the moment.
Wright pulls Nordmarsson in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nordmarsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nordmarsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nordmarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordmarsson lands with a nice combination. Wright backs away looking to recover.
Wright looks for a takedown but Nordmarsson sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
A head kick misses from Nordmarsson.
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Nordmarsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nordmarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordmarsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Wright has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Nordmarsson gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
Nordmarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee Nordmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Wright is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordmarsson looks for the body kick but Wright saw that one coming.
Nordmarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Nordmarsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordmarsson checks a low kick from Wright.
Nordmarsson misses with a two punch combination.
Nordmarsson throws a series of strikes that have Wright backpedaling.
Nordmarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nordmarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nordmarsson dominated that round.
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.
Sloppy strikes from Nordmarsson. Those never looked like landing.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nordmarsson throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nordmarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Nordmarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordmarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Nordmarsson moves away and avoids it.
Nordmarsson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Nordmarsson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Nordmarsson is just out of range.
Nordmarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordmarsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordmarsson throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wright lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordmarsson looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Nordmarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Nordmarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick from Nordmarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nordmarsson pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wright takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordmarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nordmarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordmarsson is trying to break the clinch but Wright is controlling him.
Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Nordmarsson circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Nordmarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nordmarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nordmarsson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nordmarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordmarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordmarsson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Nordmarsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee Nordmarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Wright.
Nordmarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordmarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright has hold of one of Nordmarsson's legs. Nordmarsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Wright gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright lands a couple of elbows.
Wright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wright is in close to Nordmarsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Nordmarsson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nordmarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nordmarsson stalling.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Nordmarsson has control of the leg.
Nordmarsson is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Nordmarsson wants to free his trapped foot but Wright is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nordmarsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordmarsson is pressing down on Wright's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wright is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nordmarsson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Nordmarsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordmarsson tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Nordmarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nordmarsson won't be happy with that.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Wright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nordmarsson is trying to control Wright's posture but Wright avoids it.
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Wright seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wright throws an elbow but Nordmarsson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nordmarsson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nordmarsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nordmarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wright scores with punches from side control.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
Wright lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Wright crashes against the mat.
Nordmarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wright working the ground and pound.
Wright looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nordmarsson is avoiding damage well.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wright lands a nice forearm strike.
David Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wright misses with the ground and pound.
Nordmarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordmarsson holding on.
Nordmarsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Wright are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nordmarsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wright works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wright throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wright working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright working the ground and pound from side control.
Wright landing a few strikes.
Nordmarsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nordmarsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordmarsson's head.
Nordmarsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wright uses his free foot to push down on Nordmarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nordmarsson.
Nordmarsson taking shots to the head.
Wright prevents Nordmarsson from getting the reversal.
Nordmarsson is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Nordmarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nordmarsson controls the position.
Nordmarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Wright landing punches.
Wright lands with some strikes.
Wright with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nordmarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
David Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nordmarsson tries to hold on but Wright pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nordmarsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Fieri (ranked 2327 p4p, 5693 weight class) and Gatot Kaca (ranked 291 p4p, 590 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gatot Kaca!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fieri throws a hook but Kaca avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaca as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Guy Fieri has been cut.
Kaca cracks a nice hook into Fieri's ribs.
Fieri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaca ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fieri is breathing heavily.
Kaca throws an uppercut from hell that sends Fieri clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kaca stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatot Kaca!
A relieved looking Gatot Kaca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Guy Fieri was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude, I’ve been stricken by chicken!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Thornton (ranked 5052 p4p, 5991 weight class) and Mani Kolbeinsson (ranked 537 p4p, 564 weight class). Craig Thornton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mani Kolbeinsson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolbeinsson has Thornton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolbeinsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton slips a jab from Kolbeinsson.
Thornton connects with a right hand. Kolbeinsson shakes it off.
 It looks like Mani Kolbeinsson has been cut.
Thornton misses with a straight right.
Kolbeinsson takes one to the side of the head.
Thornton lands a nice looking body shot.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton tries to land a front kick but Kolbeinsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kolbeinsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kolbeinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thornton scores with a jab. Kolbeinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thornton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolbeinsson manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolbeinsson misses with a left hand
and Thornton counters with a stiff right hand.
Kolbeinsson clinches.
Still in the clinch, Kolbeinsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Thornton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolbeinsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Thornton's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kolbeinsson slips a straight right by Thornton.
Thornton drops Kolbeinsson with a big left hand! Kolbeinsson is injured, injured bad! Thornton jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Thornton!
Craig Thornton very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Dangerfield (ranked 3783 p4p, 3352 weight class) and Jona Qarase (ranked 360 p4p, 333 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Qarase's choice of entrance music: Tavaka by Voqa Kei Munia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kody Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jona Qarase!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qarase tries to keep at a distance but Dangerfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dangerfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown but Qarase manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qarase.
A right hook to the body lands for Qarase.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Qarase is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Qarase cracks Dangerfield with a nice body shot.
Qarase scores with a shot to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Qarase misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qarase tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dangerfield can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Qarase clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qarase showing good submission defense here.
Dangerfield avoiding Qarase 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield looking for the RNC.
Qarase tries to escape but Dangerfield has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Qarase felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Qarase is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dangerfield is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Qarase is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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