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HFC 8:Maynard vs Louis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taluli Manzine (ranked 4661 p4p, 4963 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 462 p4p, 475 weight class). Taluli Manzine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Taluli Manzine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manzine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manzine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ubereem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manzine throws out the jab.
Manzine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ubereem takes a swing at Manzine's ribcage but misses.
Manzine tries to clinch up
and Ubereem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem slips under a jab from Manzine.
Manzine moves to clinch but Ubereem breaks away
and Ubereem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem throws a series of punches but Manzine avoids them all with ease.
Manzine throws an off balance right hand
and Ubereem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Manzine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubereem lands with a shot to the body.
Manzine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ubereem. Ubereem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Manzine misses.
Ubereem has Manzine up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Manzine - that landed with a thud.
Manzine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manzine struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubereem controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manzine lands with a right to the head.
Manzine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ubereem lands with a left to the head.
Ubereem lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manzine swings wildly with an uppercut but Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manzine misses with a body punch.
A short right from Ubereem on the inside.
Manzine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Ubereem blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ubereem.
Ubereem lands a left hand.
Ubereem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ubereem lands a right hand.
Ubereem lands a nice uppercut.
Manzine lands with a light punch inside.
Manzine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ubereem.
Ubereem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manzine.
Ubereem prevents a body shot from Manzine.
Manzine misses with the head strike.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Manzine avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the cage.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manzine swings wildly with an uppercut but Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ubereem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manzine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manzine leaning against his opponent.
Manzine struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubereem controls his hands.
Ubereem misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ubereem fails to land.
Ubereem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ubereem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manzine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ubereem's elbow.
Manzine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ubereem lands with a light punch inside.
Manzine swings wildly with an uppercut but Ubereem uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ubereem on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ubereem lands a left hand.
Manzine lands with a right to the head.
Manzine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manzine.
Manzine prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
Manzine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ubereem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ubereem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manzine backwards.
Ubereem digs a right hand into Manzine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manzine's gas tank.
Manzine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubereem.
Manzine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manzine trying to stall but Ubereem improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubereem.
Manzine is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manzine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manzine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ubereem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manzine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manzine throws a right hand that misses
and Ubereem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ubereem. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Manzine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ubereem works Manzine's body with a nice hook.
Ubereem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manzine takes a swing at Ubereem's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ubereem.
Manzine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manzine misses with a lunging right hand
and Ubereem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manzine thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ubereem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ubereem finds it's target.
Manzine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ubereem counters with a nice uppercut.
Ubereem loads up on a big right hand but Manzine slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Manzine misses the target.
The fighters circling - Manzine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manzine throws a right hand that misses
and Ubereem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ubereem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Manzine sprawling to the canvas! Manzine rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ubereem finish him?!
 Manzine is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manzine looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ubereem lands a right hand from hell, dropping Manzine. Ubereem pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Ubereem!
A victorious Alistair Ubereem 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 4500 p4p, 4215 weight class) and Rikz Monkey (ranked 224 p4p, 219 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Keep it 99. Monkey has chosen Unbecoming as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rikz Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power fails to land the takedown.
Monkey lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Monkey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Power doesn't seem phased though.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monkey as he avoids it easily.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Power or perhaps it was just good defense by Monkey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monkey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Power is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monkey's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power uses his free foot to push down on Monkey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monkey.
Monkey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Monkey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Power looking for a guillotine from mount but Monkey is having none of it.
Monkey tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Power wants to finish this one by submission but Monkey is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Power.
Power really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey can't escape the position.
Monkey wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Monkey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Monkey tries to lock up and control but Power gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Power has hold of Monkey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Monkey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Power is working for a guillotine from mount but Monkey frees his head quite easily.
Power is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Monkey is in real trouble.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Monkey is trying to stand back up.
Monkey is trying to break free.
Power biding his time, controlling Monkey.
You can see the frustration on Monkey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monkey trying to get back to his feet but Power is in full control for now.
Power is persistently looking for the submission but Monkey is defending it well.
Power has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Monkey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Power. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monkey showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Power will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monkey tests Power's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Power showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Max Power overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Power seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monkey for as long as he can get away with.
Power drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Power jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monkey wants to stand but Power is controlling the position.
Power drops back looking for a leg! Monkey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monkey manages to kick Power off! Power jumps back into Monkey's guard.
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Power controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monkey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Monkey swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Monkey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Power.
Power shoots and misses
and Monkey counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Monkey to acknowledge the strikes.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Power in his tracks.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Power with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power shoots for a takedown but Monkey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
Power is rocked!
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rikz Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey throws a pinpoint strike between Power's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Power crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Monkey scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rikz Monkey!
Rikz Monkey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Mironov (ranked 3468 p4p, 6075 weight class) and Djordje Stankovic (ranked 421 p4p, 573 weight class). Djordje Stankovic will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bogdan Mironov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djordje Stankovic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mironov .
Stankovic swings widly with a right hand
and Mironov counters with a right hand to the body.
Mironov takes a swing at Stankovic's ribcage but misses.
Mironov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic loads up on a big right hand but Mironov slips the punch.
Mironov scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Mironov misses its intended target.
Stankovic throws out a counter right but Mironov avoids it with no problem.
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Mironov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mironov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stankovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mironov missing with a left hand there. Stankovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Stankovic does it's job there.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Mironov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stankovic throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankovic slips a jab and a cross from Mironov .
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Mironov moves out of range.
Mironov misses with a hook.
Mironov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stankovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Mironov 's head coaches at Shark Tank Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stankovic tries to work over Mironov 's front leg with a kick but Mironov checks it.
Stankovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mironov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stankovic defending well as Mironov loads up on a big left hand.
Stankovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mironov misses with a combination
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stankovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bogdan Mironov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mironov throws a hook but Stankovic avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mironov .
Stankovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mironov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Mironov misses with an uppercut. Stankovic saw that one coming.
Stankovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Mironov off the cage and back into range.
Mironov scores with a jab.
Stankovic's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stankovic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stankovic avoids the body shot from Mironov .
A leg kick checked by Mironov .
Mironov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stankovic throws a low kick, looking for Mironov 's leg but Mironov calmly moves out of range.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Stankovic swings widly with a right hand
and Mironov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mironov . Stankovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stankovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mironov throws an off balance right hand
and Stankovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic takes a swing at Mironov 's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mironov .
Stankovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stankovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mironov is out of range and Stankovic settles back down.
Mironov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stankovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mironov .
Stankovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Stankovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stankovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mironov connects with a body shot.
Stankovic slips a jab from Mironov .
Stankovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stankovic is looking to clinch but Mironov is avoiding it.
Mironov misses with a left hand
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov misses with a right hand
and Mironov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stankovic misses with a straight right.
Mironov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mironov misses with a lunging right hand
and Stankovic counters with a left and a right that stings Mironov .
Decent striking displayed by Mironov there.
Stankovic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Stankovic.
Stankovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Mironov misses.
Mironov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mironov throws a poor cross that misses
and Stankovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stankovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djordje Stankovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stankovic scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Mironov finds it's target.
Mironov scores with a body shot.
Mironov looks to throw the jab but Stankovic is out of range.
Stankovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mironov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankovic scores with a one two! Mironov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Djordje Stankovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mironov throws a hook but Stankovic blocks it.
Mironov misses with an uppercut
and Stankovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mironov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mironov just misses with a punch to the body.
Stankovic missing with a left hand there. Mironov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mironov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Stankovic. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mironov . Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Mironov misses
and Stankovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mironov 's head.
Mironov is rocked!
Mironov misses with a body shot
and Stankovic counters with a huge left! Mironov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stankovic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mironov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stankovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djordje Stankovic!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asd Asd (ranked 6042 p4p, 3419 weight class) and Buck Wagner (ranked 180 p4p, 137 weight class). Asd Asd 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asd Asd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner throws a leg kick but Asd checks it.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Asd.
Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wagner won't allow Asd to sweep him here.
Wagner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wagner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wagner throws a head kick but Asd moves out of range.
Wagner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsd.
Wagner swats away the attempt to clinch by Asd.
Asd throws a head kick that misses
and Wagner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wagner.
Wagner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Asd wants to hit a sweep here but Wagner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Asd there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
More stalling from Wagner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Wagner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Asd tries to clinch up but Wagner circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Asd is trying to escape the position but Wagner is controlling the position.
Wagner with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wagner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Asd wants to clinch but Wagner slips to the side
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wagner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asd momentarily.
A head kick by Asd misses
and Wagner counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Asd has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Wagner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emiel Dessauer (ranked 3685 p4p, 3938 weight class) and Tylor Sterling (ranked 441 p4p, 477 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emiel Dessauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tylor Sterling!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterling instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sterling fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dessauer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Dessauer.
Dessauer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Dessauer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dessauer stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Dessauer.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling working aggressively here.
Dessauer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sterling misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dessauer.
Dessauer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer just leaning against Sterling, taking a breather.
Dessauer misses with the head strike.
Dessauer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sterling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dessauer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dessauer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sterling to keep the fight standing.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
Dessauer just leaning against Sterling, taking a breather.
Sterling lands with a short shot to the head.
Dessauer blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterling misses with some punches.
Sterling scores with a hook to the body.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Dessauer scores with a shot to the side of Sterling's head.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer lands with a light punch inside.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling throws a punch but it's blocked by Dessauer.
Sterling misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sterling.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterlings head.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sterling misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sterling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dessauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sterling rushes Dessauer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling blocks an uppercut.
Sterling lands a nice uppercut.
Dessauer jumps into guard, dragging Sterling to the mat.
Sterling content to stall in guard here.
Sterling won't allow Dessauer to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling stands and throws Dessauer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dessauer tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling controlling the position from side mount.
Dessauer wants to control but Sterling postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tylor Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sterling drives through and clinches with Dessauer against the cage.
Dessauer lands with a short shot to the head.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sterling working aggressively here.
Sterling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dessauer gets underhooks to prevent Sterling's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sterling up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sterling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessauer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sterling or not.
Tylor Sterling seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sterling has a couple of punches blocked by Dessauer.
Dessauer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sterling can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Dessauer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer taking a breather.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sterling up against the cage.
Dessauer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling throws a head punch that misses.
Sterling lands a shot to the body.
Sterling tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer trying to land knees to the body.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sterling struggles to land a body shot inside as Dessauer controls his hands.
Dessauer looking to throw knees to the head but Sterling is blocking nicely.
A short right from Dessauer on the inside.
Sterling tries a body shot but Dessauer blocks it.
A short right from Dessauer.
Dessauer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer lands a left hand.
Sterling misses with the head strike.
Dessauer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sterling lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sterling.
Dessauer lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dessauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dessauer blocks a body shot from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dessauer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sterling misses with the head strike.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer prevents a body shot from Sterling.
Dessauer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dessauer blocking some punches.
Sterling has a couple of punches blocked by Dessauer.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling lands a hook that snaps the head of Dessauer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sterling.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
Dessauer stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Dessauer.
Sterling can't find room to land a body shot as Dessauer controls the action.
Dessauer effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emiel Dessauer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sterling moves into range and clinches up with Dessauer.
Dessauer trying to control the position but instead, Sterling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dessauer into the cage.
Dessauer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Sterling misses with some punches.
Sterling blocks a body shot from Dessauer.
Dessauer tries to stall but Sterling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dessauer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sterlings head.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Sterling blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sterling's elbow.
Dessauer looking to slow down the pace here.
Dessauer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dessauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sterling's elbow.
Dessauer can't find room to land a body shot as Sterling controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dessauer tries to score a body lock takedown but Sterling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Sterling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sterling tries to throw a body punch but Dessauer avoids it by throwing Sterling back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dessauer as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dessauer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sterling.
Dessauer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Sterling dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
A right handed body shot lands from Dessauer.
Sterling tries to work over Dessauer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sterling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
Sterling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dessauer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sterling up against the cage.
Dessauer is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Dessauer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer takes a shot to the head.
Dessauer lands with a left to the head.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Dessauer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dessauer tries to work over Sterling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Dessauer.
A right hook to the body lands for Dessauer.
Dessauer controlling the action here for a moment.
Dessauer presses Sterling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sterling misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dessauer.
Come on Dessauer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dessauer lands a shoulder strike.
Dessauer tries a body shot but Sterling blocks it.
Dessauer is working for takedown but Sterling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dessauer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling dodges an elbow strike from Dessauer.
Sterling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dessauer misses with a body punch.
Dessauer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dessauer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessauer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sterling controls his hands.
Sterling misses with the head strike.
Dessauer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dessauer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dessauer's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dessauer looking to stall.
Sterling is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiel Dessauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dessauer working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiel Dessauer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dessauer 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Emiel Dessauer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Kozmas (ranked 4951 p4p, 3152 weight class) and Frank Jacobs (ranked 523 p4p, 400 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Magomed Kozmas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Magomed Kozmas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Kozmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs has Kozmas up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs lands with a left to the head.
Jacobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kozmas wants a takedown.
Jacobs lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kozmas is rocked!
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacobs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kozmas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacobs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozmas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kozmas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jacobs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Kozmas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozmas prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs is leaning against Kozmas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kozmas is breathing heavily.
Jacobs wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozmas won't allow it.
Jacobs lands a takedown into guard.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs with a nice head shot there.
Jacobs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jacobs controlling from the top position.
Kozmas is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Jacobs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Kozmas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozmas has wrist control.
Jacobs postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kozmas covers up, he's hurt! Jacobs keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Jacobs and the ref steps in to end the fight! Jacobs can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Uesugi (ranked 3384 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Filip Danielsen (ranked 419 p4p, 483 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Filip Danielsen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshin Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Danielsen!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Uesugi on his heels. He'll look to pass Uesugi's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Danielsen wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.
Danielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uesugi's guard.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Danielsen is controlling well.
Uesugi's coaches at Takeda Clan Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Danielsen trying to control from half guard but Uesugi is working away.
Uesugi is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danielsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uesugi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danielsen.
Uesugi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danielsen on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielsen trying to work for an americana but Uesugi has managed to regain full guard.
Danielsen trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Danielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uesugi has his foot on Danielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Danielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Uesugi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danielsen wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Danielsen is pushing down on Uesugi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uesugi is fighting to maintain full guard but Danielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Danielsen is trying to control. Uesugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Danielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uesugi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uesugi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uesugi is defending against the submission attempts here by Danielsen.
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Danielsen is looking for a kimura here.
Danielsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Uesugi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielsen wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is defending well.
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Danielsen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Uesugi is staying active underneath Danielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Danielsen is trying to control. Uesugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danielsen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danielsen is trying to control. Uesugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Danielsen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uesugi moves into the clinch successfully.
Danielsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Uesugi drags the fight down to the ground.
Uesugi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uesugi working for a triangle but Danielsen defends it easily.
Danielsen is pushing down on Uesugi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Uesugi is fighting to maintain full guard but Danielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danielsen is working for a kimura but Uesugi is defending it quite comfortably.
Danielsen passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi can't escape the position.
Uesugi is squirming around, avoiding Danielsen's attempts to control the action.
Danielsen takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Uesugi is really stuck here.
Uesugi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Danielsen.
Danielsen is looking for the choke from the back position but Uesugi is controlling his hands well.
Uesugi can't escape the position.
Danielsen looking for the RNC.
Uesugi is trying to break free.
Uesugi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Danielsen.
Danielsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Danielsen is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielsen doesn't have the hooks in and Uesugi manages to turn into his guard.
Uesugi advances position into side control!
Danielsen wants to control but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi tries for a kimura but Danielsen is defending well.
Filip Danielsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danielsen prevents Uesugi from improving position.
Danielsen struggling a bit here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Danielsen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Danielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uesugi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Danielsen is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Danielsen defend it? Uesugi steps over the head and cranks it - Danielsen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Uesugi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshin Uesugi!
Kenshin Uesugi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finlay Standifer (ranked 3434 p4p, 3533 weight class) and Nico Campbell (ranked 375 p4p, 382 weight class). Finlay Standifer 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Finlay Standifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standifer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Campbell, pushing him back against the cage.
Campbell leaning against his opponent.
Campbell is trying to push Standifer away but Standifer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Standifer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campbell tries to circle away but Standifer has him pinned against the cage.
Standifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Campbell.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Standifer manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standifer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Campbell tries to free his leg and advance position but Standifer is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Standifer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Campbell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Campbell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Standifer.
Standifer tries to improve position but can't.
Campbell controlling from side mount.
Standifer is trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell controlling the position.
Standifer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Standifer tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Standifer is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
Standifer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Standifer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standifer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Standifer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
Campbell wants to stand but Standifer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Campbell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Standifer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Campbell uses it to pass to side control.
Standifer is trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell 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 Standifer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Standifer is looking to regain half guard here but Campbell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Standifer wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Campbell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Standifer is trying to improve his position.
Standifer wants to control but Campbell postures up.
Standifer tries to buck Campbell off but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Standifer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Standifer just misses with a punch to the body.
Standifer rushes Campbell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campbell tries to circle away but Standifer has him pinned against the cage.
Campbell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Standifer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campbell's efforts to push away.
Standifer manages to pull guard.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Standifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Standifer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Standifer keeps moving.
Standifer managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Standifer trying to control the position here.
Standifer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
Standifer keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Standifer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell stays in close to Standifer's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Campbell trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Standifer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Standifer tries to get out of the position.
Standifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finlay Standifer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Standifer has control of Campbell's left arm, preventing Campbell from doing any damage.
Standifer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Standifer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Campbell has passed into half guard!
Standifer actively working from the bottom here.
Standifer looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell content to control rather than advance.
Standifer is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Standifer is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standifer avoid being mounted?
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Standifer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Campbell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Standifer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Campbell in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Standifer misses the jab.
Campbell unleashes a big counter combination but Standifer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Standifer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Standifer throws a body punch but Campbell moves out of range.
Campbell flicks out a counter leg kick but Standifer steps away.
Campbell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Standifer misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Standifer throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell with a nice cross.
Campbell avoids the body shot from Standifer.
Despite the aggression on Campbell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Standifer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Standifer misses with a body shot.
Standifer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Campbell under the eye.
Campbell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Standifer clinches with his opponent.
Standifer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Campbell controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Standifer pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Standifer looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Campbell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Campbell misses with a looping right.
Finlay Standifer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campbell!
 It looks like Finlay Standifer has been cut.
Standifer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Campbell counters with a left and a right that stings Standifer.
Standifer is rocked!
Standifer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oh Standifer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Campbell. That's going to slow Standifer down.
Standifer throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell defending well as Standifer loads up on a big left hand.
Standifer is aggressively charging in as Campbell backs up avoiding any damage. Campbell tosses out a jab and Standifer runs right into it face first! Standifer is out cold! Campbell dropped down on all fours and is barking in Standifer's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nico Campbell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 3689 p4p, 3391 weight class) and VC Barre (ranked 466 p4p, 436 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, VC Barre!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago blocks a head kick by Barre.
Drago has his takedown stuffed
and Barre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drago's knee momentarily.
Drago is looking to clinch but Barre is avoiding it.
Drago throws a leg kick but Barre sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Drago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Drago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barre lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Barre tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barre misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Barre.
Barre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barre connects with an inside leg kick.
Drago tries to bum rush Barre with a series of wild strikes but Barre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
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!
Drago throws a series of punches but Barre moves out of range.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a double jab.
VC Barre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barre. That's going to slow Drago down.
Barre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barre is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Barre missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Drago as he checks the leg kick.
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Barre.
Barre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barre is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Barre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barre can pounce on him.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago dives in for a single leg takedown but Barre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barre has Drago pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Drago being controlled against the cage.
Barre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barre receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by VC Barre.
Barre lands with a kick to the temple. Drago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Barre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barre wants it to stay on the feet.
Barre leaves Drago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barre throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Barre.
Drago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drago showed some decent athleticism there.
Drago trying to control from half guard but Barre is working away.
Barre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drago.
Barre tries to get to full guard but Drago has control of the leg.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drago missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barre manages to get to full guard.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Drago trying to control but Barre is working from the bottom.
Barre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drago preventing the sweep.
Barre is still trying to improve position.
Barre keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Barre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Drago has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barre is working away from the top position though.
Barre controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
VC Barre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drago misses with a double jab.
Drago misses with the combination.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barre raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago misses with a left hand
and Barre counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barre as he avoids it easily.
Drago wants to clinch
and Barre counters with a slapping leg kick.
VC Barre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ivan Drago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barre buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barre throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Barre saw that one coming.
Barre lands with a kick to the temple. Drago shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barre throws a head kick that misses.
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
VC Barre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barre tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barre sprawls and moves away.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barre.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barre ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Barre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barre lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Drago.
Drago blocks a head kick by Barre.
Barre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barre with a nice calf kick.
Drago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barre throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barre is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Barre circles away and we're back to standing.
Barre throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Barre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago throws a leg kick but Barre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drago misses with a combination
and Barre counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
Barre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drago.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barre misses with a low kick.
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
Drago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barre feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drago is defended easily by Barre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barre throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barre is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Barre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barre's waist but Barre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drago off to one side.
Barre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barre scores with a nice body kick.
Barre avoids the body shot from Drago.
That kick from Barre tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Barre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barre can pounce on him.
Barre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barre stuffs the takedown.
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four 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!
Drago looks to land a combination but Barre avoids it well.
Drago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barre.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barre.
Drago throws a series of punches but Barre avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Barre.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barre. That's going to slow Drago down.
Barre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barre lands a high kick!
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barre.
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Barre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Barre with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
VC Barre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drago fails to land with a series of punches.
Barre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barre can pounce on him.
Drago tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barre counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
Drago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barre pinned against the cage. Barre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barre throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barre.
Barre dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Drago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drago shoots in for a takedown but Barre shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barre feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down.
Drago avoids the body shot from Barre.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barre.
Barre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drago's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Barre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barre lands a leg kick that knocks Drago off balance momentarily.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barre.
That kick from Barre tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drago takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Drago shoots and misses
and Barre counters with a good low kick that Drago was not able to check.
Barre tries a head kick but it misses.
As Barre looks to move away, Drago throws a big counter combo but Barre just gets out of the way.
Barre scores with a leg kick.
Barre avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barre.
Drago takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barre throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Barre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barre throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Barre feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down.
Drago is looking to land body kicks.
Barre throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago avoids the body shot from Barre.
Barre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Barre as Drago shoots in.
Barre throws a head kick that half lands.
Barre throws a nice head kick!
Drago avoids the head kick by Barre.
Barre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drago seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barre is out of range and Drago settles back down.
Drago shoots in but Barre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drago misses the jab.
Barre flicks out a counter leg kick but Drago steps away.
Barre throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries for a takedown but Barre circles away easily
and Barre counters with a low kick, right behind Drago 's knee.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Barre throws a fast counter high kick but Drago manages to duck under it in time.
Barre lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barre connects with a high kick.
Barre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drago tries for a takedown but Barre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barre feints a counter leg kick.
Barre lands a big head kick that sends Drago tumbling to the mat! Barre takes a step backwards and waves Drago back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drago is rocked!
Barre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barre circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Drago drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barre follows Drago 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 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). VC Barre!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Maynard (ranked 1745 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Steve Louis (ranked 96 p4p, 230 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Louis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard instigates a clinch.
Louis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maynard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Maynard controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis is sitting in close to Maynard's body. Maynard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Louis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Louis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maynard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Maynard!
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