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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Bustack (ranked 23113 p4p, 23015 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 641 p4p, 623 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Bustack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustack is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Genie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Genie is trying to force a seperation but Bustack has the dominant position.
Genie lands with a light punch inside.
Genie lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Genie.
Genie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Genie is trying to push Bustack away but Bustack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bustack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bustack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bustack tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Genie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bustacks head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Genie lands an uppercut.
Bustack wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Genie.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie clinches up against the cage.
Genie gets underhooks to prevent Bustack's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bustack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genie gets a clinch.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bustack tries to clinch up.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
Genie prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bustack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bustack can't get the takedown.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genie clinches up with Bustack and pushes him back against the cage.
Bustack is working for takedown but Genie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bustack is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Genie is defending well.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie rushes Bustack and presses him up against the cage.
Bustack is trying to drag Genie to the mat but Genie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bustack is breathing heavily.
Genie is pressed up against the cage. Bustack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genie down to the mat. Genie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustack tries to score a body lock takedown but Genie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie gets a clinch.
Genie lands a nice uppercut.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie forces Bustack back against the cage and clinches.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Bustack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bustack gets tackled into the cage by Genie. Genie maintains the clinch.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch but Genie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genie instigates a clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Bustack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Genie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bustack wants to take the fight to the mat but Genie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Bustack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Genie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Genie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bustack.
Genie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Genie.
Genie lands with a light punch inside.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Genie gets through Bustack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bustack is trying to drag Genie to the mat but Genie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Genie on the inside.
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Genie.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genie has managed to clinch.
Genie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Genie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bustack tries to clinch but Genie moves out of range.
Genie rushes Bustack and presses him up against the cage.
Genie prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Genie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Genie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bustack gets tackled into the cage by Genie. Genie maintains the clinch.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie drives through and clinches with Bustack against the cage.
Bustack is working for takedown but Genie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bustack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Genie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Genie clinches with his opponent.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bustack tries to clinch but Genie is having none of it.
Genie throws out a counter right but Bustack avoids it with no problem.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bustack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bustack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie is pressed up against the cage. Bustack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genie down to the mat. Genie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Genie gets a clinch.
Bustack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Genie after a bit of a struggle.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie rushes Bustack and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genie breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustack tries to clinch up.
Genie forces Bustack back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Genie.
Bustack tries for a takedown but Genie manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Genie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genie moves into the clinch successfully.
Genie lands a hook that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie swats away the attempt to clinch by Bustack.
Bustack tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Genie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Genie.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Genie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie pushes Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Genie gets through Bustack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Genie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Genie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Genie.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sky Genie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bustack tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie rushes Bustack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Bustack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Genie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Genie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bustack.
Genie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Bustack goes for a takedown attempt but Genie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Genie has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Genie.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie clinches.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Genie in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Genie has closed the distance and engaged Bustack in a clinch.
Sky Genie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Genie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie rushes Bustack and presses him up against the cage.
Bustack takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Genie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie lands a left hand.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bustack wants to clinch up but Genie keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Genie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bustack tries to clinch but Genie is having none of it.
Genie clinches.
Genie lands with a light punch inside.
Bustack wants a takedown.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie rushes Bustack and presses him up against the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Genie.
Genie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bustack.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Genie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Genie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Genie forces Bustack back against the cage and clinches.
Genie tries to break free but Bustack pushes him back against the cage.
Bustack is looking for a takedown.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Genie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bustack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Genie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bustack wants to clinch.
Bustack tries to clinch but Genie is having none of it.
Genie takes the fight into the clinch.
Bustack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Genie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustack wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bustack tries to clinch up.
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustack tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Bustack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie rushes Bustack and presses him up against the cage.
Bustack has Genie pressed against the cage, preventing Genie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Genie clinches up with Bustack and pushes him back against the cage.
Bustack looking for a takedown.
Genie lands with a left to the head.
Genie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Genie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bustacks head.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie closes the distance and pushes Bustack back into the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genie clinches up against the cage.
Bustack is trying to drag Genie to the mat but Genie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Genie scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie lands with a right to the head.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie drives through and clinches with Bustack against the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Genie darts in and clinches Bustack up against the cage.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bustack gets tackled into the cage by Genie. Genie maintains the clinch.
Genie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bustack backwards.
Genie stops a takedown attempt from Bustack.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genie.
Genie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Genie clinches up with Bustack and pushes him back against the cage.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bustack tries to clinch but Genie is having none of it.
Genie has Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Bustack tries to clinch but Genie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie pushes Bustack up against the cage in a clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bustack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Genie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie has closed the distance and engaged Bustack in a clinch.
Genie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Genie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Genie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Genie.
Genie lands an uppercut.
Genie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Bustack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Genie closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Genie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie rushes Bustack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Genie.
Genie breaks from the clinch.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bustack wants a takedown.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie keeps the fight on the outside.
Genie clinches up with Bustack and pushes him back against the cage.
Genie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bustacks head.
Genie manages to break the clinch.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bustack wants a takedown.
Genie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Genie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genie breaks the clinch.
Genie moves into the clinch.
Greg Bustack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sky Genie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Genie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Genie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Genie 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sky Genie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Attila Storm (ranked 24240 p4p, 5709 weight class) and Jerry Kramer (ranked 592 p4p, 530 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Attila Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kramer fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Kramer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kramer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Storm.
Storm throws a nice head kick!
Kramer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A cross from Storm lands.
Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kramer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Storm.
Storm defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kramer.
Storm lands a big head kick that sends Kramer tumbling to the mat! Storm takes a step backwards and waves Kramer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kramer is rocked!
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Attila Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kramer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kramer seems to have recovered his senses.
Attila Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.
Kramer looks winded!
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Kramer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kramer shoots for a double leg takedown but Storm sprawls well. He's pushed Kramer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Storm with a nice calf kick.
Storm explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Storm scores with a head kick. Kramer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Kramer's head back.
Storm circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kramer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Storm follows Kramer to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Storm!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Swanson (ranked 5816 p4p, 5613 weight class) and Bobby Brix (ranked 600 p4p, 586 weight class). Bobby Brix 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Brix!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Brix both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like John Swanson has been cut.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Brix moved out of range nicely.
Swanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brix's half guard.
Brix tries to kick Swanson off but Swanson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Swanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swanson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Swanson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brix is looking to escape.
Brix is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Swanson controlling the pace.
Swanson slips a nice elbow through Brix's hands, connecting with Brix's forehead.
Swanson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brix is trying to stand up here but Swanson is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brix can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working Brix over with strikes.
Swanson not doing much here.
Swanson working over Brix with some ground and pound. Brix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brix wants to get back to his feet.
Swanson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brix with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Swanson drops an elbow to the side of Brix's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swanson winds up and cracks Brix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Swanson passes to full mount!
Swanson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brix is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Swanson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gajah Mada (ranked 3481 p4p, 3501 weight class) and Theodore Holmstrom (ranked 413 p4p, 415 weight class). Mada's entrance music is Fighter Mode. A fine choice. Theodore Holmstrom has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gajah Mada's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 8 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Holmstrom!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mada sprawls well initially but Holmstrom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mada pushes Holmstrom off and gets back to his feet.
Holmstrom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holmstrom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mada's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmstrom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holmstrom is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Holmstrom stopping the sweep attempt from Mada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mada is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mada throws a couple of heel strikes.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Mada is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holmstrom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mada's guard.
Mada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Holmstrom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holmstrom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holmstrom is in Mada's guard.
Mada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Holmstrom presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A short right from Holmstrom on the inside.
Holmstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Mada won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Holmstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmstrom is looking to break free of the clinch but Mada has double underhooks.
Holmstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmstrom dives in and scores a takedown into Mada's guard.
Mada trying to control the position.
Mada is working an open guard so Holmstrom takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Holmstrom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Holmstrom is going to stand back up.
Mada manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mada is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holmstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Holmstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmstrom has momentary wrist control but Mada slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mada is breathing heavily.
Holmstrom wants to get back to his feet but Mada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holmstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mada. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mada has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mada stops Holmstrom from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Holmstrom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holmstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mada to the ground. Holmstrom is now in Mada's guard.
Mada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mada's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mada throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Mada is controlling from the bottom.
Mada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holmstrom is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theodore Holmstrom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch lands to the side of Mada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holmstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Mada has a closed guard, preventing Holmstrom from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mada trying to keep a closed guard but Holmstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mada's guard.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom stands up and waves to Mada to follow him.
Mada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mada misses with a takedown attempt - Holmstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theodore Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom lands a lovely overhand right.
Holmstrom closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holmstrom lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmstrom wants to stand but Mada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Holmstrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mada working for a triangle but Holmstrom defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mada tries to strike from the bottom.
Holmstrom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holmstrom gets a double leg takedown into Mada's guard.
Holmstrom is looking to stand up but Mada won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Theodore Holmstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mada throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holmstrom wanted to stand there but Mada had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holmstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmstrom tries to stand but Mada is controlling from the bottom.
Mada trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Holmstrom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mada sneaks out the side door and pushes Holmstrom away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holmstrom wants to get up but he can't break Mada's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mada is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mada has a closed guard, preventing Holmstrom from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmstrom wants to stand and escape but instead Mada has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Holmstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holmstrom lands with an overhand left.
Holmstrom scores with a decent looking hook.
 Mada is rocked!
Holmstrom shoots in and gets a takedown into Mada's guard.
Oh Mada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holmstrom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mada's guard.
Mada wants to stand but Holmstrom is controlling the position.
Holmstrom stands up from Mada's guard - Holmstrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Holmstrom drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mada right on the button. Mada goes down! Holmstrom follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Holmstrom gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Holmstrom!
Gajah Mada spoke after the fight, saying 'World please forgive Me'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haw (ranked 3889 p4p, 2655 weight class) and Lucca Burt (ranked 481 p4p, 347 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Haw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucca Burt!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burt avoids the head kick by Haw.
Haw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burt lands with an overhand left.
Burt slips a jab and a cross from Haw.
Sloppy strikes from Haw. Those never looked like landing.
Haw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Haw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Lucca Burt has been cut.
Burt misses with a few strikes there.
Haw throws the left hand but Burt avoids the punch easily.
Haw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burt fails to land with a series of punches.
Haw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burt misses with a series of wild punches.
Haw looks to land a body kick but Burt moved away.
Haw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haw throws a right and a left that Burt avoids nicely.
Burt sizes up Haw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burt misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt blocks a head kick by Haw.
A punch combination from Haw misses.
Burt unleashes a big counter combination but Haw bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haw swinging wildly here.
Haw throws a right hand that Burt ducks under and follows up with a left that Burt also avoids with ease.
Haw is breathing heavily.
Burt throws a series of strikes that have Haw backpedaling.
Burt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haw.
Haw throws a head kick but Burt moves out of range.
Haw slips a jab and a cross from Burt.
Danga de danga de dang - Burt scores with a four punch combination!
Burt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burt lands with a good body shot.
Burt throws a series of punches but Haw moves out of range.
Haw throws a combination that misses
and Burt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Haw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haw cracks Burt with an open hand slap.
Burt lands a nice hook to Haw's body. Haw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haw throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burt counters with a series of strikes. Haw will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Burt misses.
Haw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haw misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burt! But no joy.
Burt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burt!
Haw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Haw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burt scores with a jab.
Burt looks to land a combination but Haw avoids it well.
Burt throws a nice looking combination but Haw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burt scores with a body shot.
Haw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Burt misses.
Burt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haw slips a jab and a cross from Burt.
Burt lands with a nice combination. Haw backs away looking to recover.
Haw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haw throws a right hand that Burt ducks under and follows up with a left that Burt also avoids with ease.
Haw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burt.
Haw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burt misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burt.
Burt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Haw does no damage.
Haw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burt.
Burt throws a one two combo.
Burt misses with a looping right.
Haw misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burt throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Burt misses.
As Burt looks to move away, Haw throws a big counter combo but Burt just gets out of the way.
Haw throws a big shot that misses.
Haw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Burt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucca Burt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, jab by Burt - just one landing.
Haw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Burt scores with a four punch combination!
Burt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burt!
Haw scores with a sloppy right hand. Burt should have avoided that one.
Haw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Burt to counter with a crisp jab.
Haw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrew Haw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burt misses with the combination.
Haw misses with a combination
and Burt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burt cracks Haw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haw thows a leg kick but Burt checks it
and Burt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burt blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt throws a series of punches but Haw moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Haw back to the cage. Burt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Haw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burt.
Burt throws a series of punches but Haw avoids them all with ease.
Burt lands with a right hand.
Burt throws a right hand that Haw ducks under and follows up with a left that Haw also avoids with ease.
Haw cracks Burt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burt's corner calls for a 1-2. Burt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burt lands a right hook to the body.
Burt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burt lands a really nice looking cross but Haw seems unphased.
Burt stalks Haw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haw's face. Haw staggers backwards, shaken.
Burt with a hook.
Burt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haw momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haw swinging wildly here.
Haw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burt throws a right hand that Haw ducks under and follows up with a left that Haw also avoids with ease.
Andrew Haw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burt's corner calls for a 1-2. Burt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Haw.
Haw misses with a combination
and Burt counters with a one-two to the body.
Burt scores with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Burt!
Burt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haw eats them both and turns towards Burt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haw is rocked!
Haw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Haw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haw in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haw seems to have got his legs back now.
Haw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haw looks to land a left hand but Burt moved out of range nicely.
Burt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burt duly obliges.
Haw throws a series of punches but Burt moves out of range.
Burt misses with a wild combination.
Burt misses with a series of wild punches.
Haw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haw dodges the punch combination from Burt.
Burt scores with a shot to the body.
Haw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burt lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burt counters with a three punch combo that has Haw backing up. Haw nods at Burt to acknowledge the strikes.
Burt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucca Burt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burt dips to his left and cracks Haw with an uppercut!
Burt lands a body shot.
Burt cracks a nice hook into Haw's ribs.
Burt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haw's head.
Burt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haw throws a jab but it's blocked by Burt.
Burt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burt misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burt misses with a double jab.
Burt slips under a jab from Haw.
Burt throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Burt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucca Burt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Haw fails to land with a series of punches.
Burt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Haw tries to bum rush Burt with a series of wild strikes but Burt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burt lands a two punch combo.
Haw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burt counters with a two punch combo.
Haw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haw misses with an uppercut. Burt saw that one coming.
Burt throws a counter combo.
Haw misses with a combination
and Burt counters with a stiff right hand.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haw bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burt's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Burt.
Haw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Haw.
Haw ducks right into an uppercut from Burt.
Burt slips a jab and a cross from Haw.
Burt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burt lands with an overhand left.
Burt lands a jab-cross combination.
Good exchange - Burt coming out on top.
Haw misses with a body kick.
Burt lands with an overhand left.
Haw throws a body kick that misses
and Burt counters with a stiff right hand.
Burt fails to land with a series of punches.
Haw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Haw duly obliges.
Haw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burt counters with a three punch combo that has Haw backing up. Haw nods at Burt to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burt counters with a one-two to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burt.
Haw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burt circles away quickly and effectively.
Burt moves out of range as Haw strikes.
Burt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haw with a body shot.
Burt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haw throws a right and a left that Burt avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haw's hands.
Burt lands a glancing blow to the side of Haw's head.
A nice combination there by Burt.
Sloppy strikes from Haw. Those never looked like landing.
Burt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burt throws a series of punches but Haw avoids them all with ease.
Haw misses with a few strikes there.
Burt with a hook.
Burt lands a nice shot to the body.
Haw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haw scrambles back to his feet.
Burt lands with a straight right. Haw didn't see that one coming.
Burt dodges the punch combination from Haw.
Haw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burt.
Haw tries to bum rush Burt with a series of wild strikes but Burt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burt's sensitive parts.
Haw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haw shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Burt cracks a nice hook into Haw's ribs.
Burt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Burt.
Haw misses with a double jab
and Burt counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Haw misses the target.
No joy there for Burt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burt looks to land a combination. Haw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Haw missing with a left hand there. Burt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haw misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burt lands with a right hand.
Burt with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burt digs a good hook to Haw's body.
Haw closes the distance and pushes Burt back into the cage.
Haw is trying to push Burt away but Burt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Burt.
Burt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burt tries for a takedown but Haw manages to get underhooks.
Burt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haw is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haw has Burt pressed against the cage, preventing Burt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrew Haw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucca Burt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haw pushes off an throws an elbow but Burt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucca Burt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burt 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucca Burt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Ceni (ranked 3077 p4p, 2618 weight class) and Edgar Frankies (ranked 373 p4p, 316 weight class). Frankies is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Steady as she goes. Mark Ceni could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edgar Frankies's chin.
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Ceni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Frankies!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ceni moves into full guard.
Frankies looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frankies postures up in Ceni's guard and throws a big left but Ceni blocks it.
Ceni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frankies preventing the sweep.
Ceni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ceni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankies throws a big right hand that misses.
Frankies passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frankies lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceni can't do much from the bottom here.
Ceni is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frankies connects with a decent elbow.
Frankies landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Frankies working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankies grinds an elbow into Ceni's temple.
Frankies lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ceni down.
Ceni is rocked!
A big shot lands for Frankies! That's hurt Ceni! Will he recover? Frankies fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Frankies!
Our winner, Edgar Frankies, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dade Desjardins (ranked 1517 p4p, 3426 weight class) and Lord Green (ranked 226 p4p, 420 weight class). Desjardins's entrance music is Last Caress- The Misfits. A fine choice. Lord Green is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dade Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Green!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green clinches with his opponent.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desjardins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Desjardins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Desjardins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Desjardins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Desjardins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desjardins 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.
Desjardins'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.
Green is trying to keep Desjardins in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Desjardins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Green trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Desjardins advances to half guard.
Desjardins controlling the action here.
Desjardins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Desjardins controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins passes to side control.
Desjardins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Green is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Desjardins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Desjardins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Green's shoulder. That is not cool.
Desjardins working the body and head with strikes.
Desjardins has hold of Green's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Green tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Desjardins cranks the arm and Green screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Green, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dade Desjardins!
A very excited looking Dade Desjardins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 1497 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 206 p4p, 212 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. Sparky Anderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Falcon fails to land with a series of punches.
Falcon misses with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falcon throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Falcon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Falcon avoids it well and moves away.
Falcon misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Falcon is wriggling around but Anderson manages to pass to half guard.
Falcon is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcon keeps working.
Anderson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Falcon punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcon is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Falcon is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falcon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anderson.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falcon defends it nicely.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Falcon moves out of range.
Falcon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falcon misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falcon.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Falcon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Falcon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Falcon is trying for a kimura here. Anderson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Falcon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Falcon!
Our winner, Jack Falcon, 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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