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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yorge Hidal (ranked 4090 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Frendy Saputra (ranked 373 p4p, 363 weight class). Saputra has chosen Truckin' as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yorge Hidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saputra defending well as Hidal loads up on a big left hand.
Hidal connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Saputra.
Saputra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Saputra both land. Nice combination.
Hidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saputra has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saputra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saputra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Saputra finds it's way through Hidal's defenses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hidal looks to land a left hand but Saputra moved out of range nicely.
Hidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saputra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hidal!
Saputra has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Saputra looking to secure an arm triangle but Hidal defends it well.
Hidal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saputra moves to the back.
Saputra looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hidal taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frendy Saputra!
A victorious Frendy Saputra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harley Bird (ranked 2909 p4p, 4819 weight class) and Derrick Barkley (ranked 365 p4p, 518 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple 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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harley Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Harley Bird has been cut.
Bird swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barkley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bird thinking.
Bird misses with a wild combination.
Bird gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bird attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bird pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Bird is predictable there
and Barkley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird throws a lazy head kick
and Barkley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Barkley.
Barkley lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Barkley stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!
 Bird is rocked!
Harley Bird's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Bird's body. Bird takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bird is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harley Bird's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barkley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bird is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barkley lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Barkley stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!
Oh Bird is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bird walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barkley! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Barkley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodoros Theodorakis (ranked 3682 p4p, 4578 weight class) and R Truth (ranked 397 p4p, 441 weight class). R Truth will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theodoros Theodorakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, R Truth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theodorakis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theodorakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Truth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Theodoros Theodorakis has been cut.
Theodorakis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Truth.
Theodorakis darts in and clinches Truth up against the cage.
Truth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theodorakis blocks a body shot from Truth.
Truth lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theodorakis.
Theodorakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Theodorakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth tries to work over Theodorakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theodorakis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theodorakis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Theodorakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Truth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Truth wants to stand up but Theodorakis is controlling him.
Truth trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorakis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Truth is wriggling around but Theodorakis manages to pass to half guard.
Theodorakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Truth is trying to stand.
Theodorakis gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Truth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Theodorakis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Truth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Truth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truth throws an overhand right that drops Theodorakis like a sack of potatoes! Truth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). R Truth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dawkins (ranked 3437 p4p, 3843 weight class) and Vaga Duran (ranked 439 p4p, 483 weight class). Dawkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harry Slash And The Slashtones - This Is Extreme. Danny Dawkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 Amsterdam, Danny Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaga Duran!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins lands with a straight right. Duran didn't see that one coming.
Dawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Dawkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Duran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Dawkins misses its target.
Dawkins walks into a jab.
Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Dawkins lands with a shot to the body.
Duran connects with a crisp jab.
Duran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Duran.
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Dawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duran's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins misses with a looping right.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran has Dawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Duran is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dawkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duran to the mat. Duran regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duran is pulling down on Dawkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawkins, at least for the moment.
Dawkins postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Dawkins stands up over Duran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins throws a strike but Duran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dawkins wants to sweep here but Duran controlling him for the moment.
Dawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawkins is on top in guard.
Dawkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duran's guard.
Duran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Dawkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duran.
Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duran is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Duran circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Dawkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dawkins.
Duran throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Duran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duran tries to sprawl but Dawkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawkins throws a strike but Duran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duran is keeping the position for now.
Duran is pulling down on Dawkins's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duran controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Dawkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaga Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Duran is looking to clinch.
Dawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins looks to land a right hand but Duran moved out of range.
Dawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around?
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Dawkins.
Duran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dawkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dawkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duran's head.
Duran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duran's head.
Danny Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawkins throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Duran to regain full guard.
Dawkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to buck Dawkins off but Dawkins is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Duran's head but Duran avoids it well.
Dawkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Duran is not content to let Dawkins control the position.
Duran struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Dawkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawkins.
Duran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawkins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Duran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Duran lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Dawkins swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a good, hard body kick but Dawkins shrugs it off.
Duran thuds his right hand into Dawkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawkins throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Dawkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duran appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Duran throws a shot to the body.
Duran stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawkins. Dawkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Duran throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Duran!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duran some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran dodges the ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins taking a break here but Duran is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Duran regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dawkins throwing strikes but missing.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vaga Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Dawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Dawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Dawkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dawkins throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Duran misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duran, as that shot connected.
Duran pushes Dawkins away with a front kick.
Dawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Duran throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawkins scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duran scores with a one two! Dawkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duran slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Duran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vaga Duran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duran throws an off balance right hand
and Dawkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaga Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran.
Dawkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaga Duran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Dawkins!
A victorious Danny Dawkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ostrowski (ranked 3969 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Well Rounded (ranked 499 p4p, 281 weight class). Adam Ostrowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Ostrowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Well Rounded!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Rounded throws out a counter right but Ostrowski avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Ostrowski.
Rounded shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ostrowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rounded controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rounded advances to half guard.
Rounded is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ostrowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rounded on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rounded in particular looking to stall.
Ostrowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ostrowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rounded passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rounded looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rounded has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ostrowski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Well Rounded!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Well Rounded waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Armstrong (ranked 3200 p4p, 1903 weight class) and Hoosein Abdul (ranked 313 p4p, 200 weight class). Hoosein Abdul will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hoosein Abdul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdul throws a series of punches but Armstrong moves out of range.
Abdul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Armstrong tries to avoid it but Abdul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Armstrong to the ground. Armstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Abdul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong digs a good body shot into Abdul's ribs.
Abdul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoosein Abdul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdul misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Abdul finds it's way through Armstrong's defenses.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Abdul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abdul manages to avoid it.
Abdul clinches up with Armstrong and pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Armstrong stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul lands a right hand.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Abdul's coach down at Next Level MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul slows down the pace here.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong has Abdul pushed against the cage.
Abdul fails to pull guard.
Armstrong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Abdul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Armstrong to the mat. Armstrong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abdul sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abdul lands a couple of elbows.
Armstrong working a defensive guard but Abdul passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Abdul is very close to passing his half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
Abdul trying to pass the guard but Armstrong defending well.
Abdul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ground and pound from Abdul.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdul in particular looking to stall.
Armstrong has hold of Abdul's hands but Abdul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Abdul keeps him under control.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard but Abdul has passed into side control.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdul on the ground.
Abdul is chipping away with strikes.
Abdul is working to tighten his grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Abdul is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Abdul breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hoosein Abdul!
In his post fight interview, Hoosein Abdul started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Tres Santos (ranked 2425 p4p, 1862 weight class) and Joe Bidden (ranked 320 p4p, 259 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senior Tres Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bidden!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bidden catches Tres Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tres Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bidden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 It looks like Joe Bidden has been cut.
Bidden looks to land a right hand but Tres Santos moved out of range.
Bidden dodges the punch combination from Tres Santos.
Bidden misses with a hook.
Bidden lands with a shot to the body.
Tres Santos looks to land a combination but Bidden avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Bidden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tres Santos connects with the punch.
Tres Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bidden was well out of range. Poor timing from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tres Santos cracks Bidden with an open hand slap.
Bidden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bidden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tres Santos.
Tres Santos misses with a left hand
and Tres Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos misses with a double jab
and Bidden counters with a right hand to the body.
Bidden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tres Santos misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tres Santos. Bidden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bidden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bidden. Tres Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tres Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bidden circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Bidden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tres Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tres Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Bidden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tres Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bidden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tres Santos manages to avoid it.
Tres Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Bidden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bidden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tres Santos misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tres Santos misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bidden cracks a nice hook into Tres Santos's ribs.
Tres Santos is breathing heavily.
Bidden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tres Santos on the side of the head.
It looks like Senior Tres Santos has been cut.
BOOM! Bidden lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tres Santos. Tres Santos tries to recover but Bidden is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tres Santos lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bidden!
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