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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Gonzalez (ranked 1349 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Patrick Thomas (ranked 203 p4p, 198 weight class). Gonzalez comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - Bleed The Freak. Thomas has chosen LUNIZ -- I GOT 5 ON IT as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Gonzalez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Gonzalez's head but Gonzalez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gonzalez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle, before Thomas throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gonzalez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Thomas lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Patrick Thomas!
Patrick Thomas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1013 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 139 p4p, 147 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that James Kirk has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Kirk 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk scores with a nice strike.
Masvidal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masvidal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirk.
Kirk throws an off balance right hand
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirk drives through and clinches with Masvidal against the cage.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Masvidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Masvidal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Kirk circles away.
Masvidal misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Kirk lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal wants to clinch up but Kirk keeps it at a distance.
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Masvidal throws the left hand but Kirk avoids the punch easily.
Kirk wants to clinch.
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Masvidal has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk tries to land a front kick but Masvidal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirk connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masvidal gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Kirk's head.
Kirk tries to throw a body punch but Masvidal avoids it by throwing Kirk back against the cage.
Masvidal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masvidal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masvidal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
Kirk scoring well with a low kick there.
Masvidal tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kirk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masvidal throws out the jab.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masvidal is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Kirk.
Kirk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kirk swings for the body but Masvidal moves out of range.
Masvidal throws a big shot that misses.
Masvidal throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirk.
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Kirk connects with a right hand. Masvidal shakes it off.
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk throws a sloppy body shot
and Masvidal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal throws a hook to the side of Kirk's head but Kirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kirk misses with a hook. Masvidal ducked under it nicely.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Kirk looks to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk blocks a jab.
Kirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masvidal.
Kirk throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Masvidal. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masvidal throws a hook but Kirk blocks it.
Masvidal missing with a left hand there. Kirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masvidal looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Masvidal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
Kirk scores with a sloppy right hand. Masvidal should have avoided that one.
Masvidal shoots for a double leg takedown but Kirk sprawls well. He's pushed Masvidal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Masvidal swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirk, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Kirk.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut. Kirk saw that one coming.
Masvidal with a jab.
Jab from Masvidal.
Kirk wants to clinch
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Masvidal.
A little feinted left hand from Kirk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masvidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kirk moves out of range as Masvidal strikes.
Masvidal lands a right hook to the body.
Masvidal avoids a kick to the body.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut.
Kirk sizes up Masvidal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masvidal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirk. Kirk obviously looking to wear him down.
Masvidal is looking to clinch but Kirk is avoiding it.
Kirk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masvidal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kirk misses the shot to the body.
Kirk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masvidal connects with a crisp jab.
Kirk misses with a hook
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masvidal scores with a hook.
Kirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masvidal.
Kirk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kirk slips under a jab.
Kirk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
Kirk closes the distance and pushes Masvidal back into the cage.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Kirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Kirk counters with a nice body kick.
A big left from Masvidal misses.
Kirk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirk throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masvidal tries to clinch up but Kirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Kirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Masvidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal tries a knee to the head but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masvidal closes the distance but Kirk moves to the side
and Kirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
It looked like Kirk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masvidal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
Kirk throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Kirk works Masvidal's body with a nice hook.
Masvidal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Masvidal moves away and avoids it.
Kirk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masvidal tries to clinch there but Kirk circles away.
Kirk throws a head kick that Masvidal semi-blocks.
Kirk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal jabs at Kirk's body.
Kirk tries to move into range but Masvidal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal takes one to the chin there.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masvidal can do to turn this around?
Kirk misses with a hook
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kirk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masvidal misses with a hook. Kirk ducked under it nicely.
Masvidal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masvidal jabs Kirk right on the nose. Kirk blinks but takes it well.
Kirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kirk backs off Masvidal throws a huge counter combo but Kirk manages to avoid it all.
Masvidal throws a series of punches but Kirk avoids them all with ease.
Masvidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk pushes Masvidal away with a front kick.
Kirk blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kirk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kirk cracks Masvidal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Kirk closes the distance but Masvidal moves to the side
and Masvidal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masvidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masvidal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kirk throws a head kick that misses.
Kirk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masvidal in his tracks.
Kirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirk.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kirk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a straight left.
Masvidal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirk.
Kirk lands a head kick. Masvidal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Masvidal.
Kirk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kirk with a hook.
Masvidal misses with a left hand
and Kirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masvidal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masvidal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirk!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masvidal has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nate Masvidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kirk.
Kirk tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
A hook to the body from Kirk.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Kirk misses with some punches.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James Kirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Kirk works on Masvidal's body with a couple of short punches.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk pushes Masvidal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirk.
Masvidal takes a shot to the head.
Kirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirk.
Kirk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masvidal working aggressively here.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masvidal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal misses with the head strike.
Kirk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk lands a nice uppercut.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Masvidal missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Kirk cracks Masvidal with a nice body shot.
A short right from Kirk on the inside.
Kirk scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Masvidal swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kirk using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masvidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masvidal is trying to push Kirk away but Kirk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirk.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Kirk is leaning against Masvidal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
James Kirk 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 Anthony Ochoa (ranked 1547 p4p, 1571 weight class) and Arniquez Montgomery (ranked 228 p4p, 235 weight class). Ochoa's entrance music is Gang Signs by The Game. A fine choice. 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 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arniquez Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochoa scores with a jab to the body.
Ochoa takes one to the side of the head.
Ochoa thuds a left hand into Montgomery's body.
Montgomery works over Ochoa's head and body with a nice combination.
Ochoa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ochoa lands a nice hook to Montgomery's body. Montgomery takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Ochoa.
Montgomery is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ochoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Ochoa slips under a jab.
A left lands for Ochoa.
Montgomery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ochoa.
Montgomery moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arniquez Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochoa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ochoa lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Ochoa finds it's target.
 Montgomery is rocked!
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochoa finish him?
Montgomery misses with a looping left.
Ochoa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Montgomery seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montgomery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ochoa manages to avoid it.
Ochoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montgomery.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ochoa.
Montgomery fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ochoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montgomery jabs at Ochoa's body.
Montgomery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ochoa scoring well with a low kick there.
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa scores with the left hand. Montgomery knows he should have avoided that one.
Ochoa thuds his right hand into Montgomery's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery misses with a hook
and Ochoa counters with a crisp right that sends Montgomery to the canvas! Ochoa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ochoa!
Anthony Ochoa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cadence Collins (ranked 447 p4p, 634 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 45 p4p, 71 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cadence Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shredder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Collins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shredder takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Shredder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shredder quickly recovers to half guard.
Collins stalling.
Shredder wants to get back to his feet.
Shredder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working.
Shredder tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shredder won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins is trying to control. Shredder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shredder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shredder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins wants to control but Shredder is keeping him busy.
Shredder is letting Collins control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Collins trying to control the position but Shredder is working away.
Collins scores with a couple of short elbows.
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shredder keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder seems a little lost for a moment, as Collins dominates the positioning.
Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Collins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collins working the strikes but Shredder uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Collins controlling the action here.
Collins is keen to just control but Shredder is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shredder's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cadence Collins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shredder thuds his right hand into Collins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Collins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shredder did well to prevent Collins getting side control.
Collins prevents Shredder from standing back up.
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shredder is not content to let Collins control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Collins is working for a submission of some sort.
Collins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Shredder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shredder circles away.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins tries to clinch up but Shredder circles away and keeps his distance.
Shredder cracks Collins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shredder sprawls well. Shredder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder misses with a lunging right hand
and Collins counters with a low kick, right behind Shredder 's knee.
Shredder looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Collins ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Shredder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shredder working aggressively here.
Shredder gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
Collins prevents a body shot from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shredder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shredder lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Shredder misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Shredder throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shredder misses.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shredder swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shredder manages to circle out of the way.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shredder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shredder lands a lovely overhand right.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shredder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shredder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Collins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Collins tries to clinch but Shredder moves out of range.
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
Shredder checks a leg kick.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shredder.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shredder lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
Collins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Collins needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Shredder won't allow it.
Shredder prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
Shredder presses Collins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shredder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shredder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but Shredder has double underhooks.
Collins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Collins pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder wants to get up but he can't break Collins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shredder passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Shredder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Collins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shredder wants to stand up but Collins has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins wants to control but Shredder is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shredder as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadence Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shredder lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shredder.
Shredder lands an overhand right.
Shredder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shredder is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Shredder circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but Shredder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Shredder on the inside.
Collins has Shredder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shredder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Shredder.
Shredder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder digs a right hand into Collins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Collins's gas tank.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Shredder misses with some punches.
Shredder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Shredder lands a nice shot to the body.
Shredder misses with a body punch.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shredder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder struggles to land a body shot inside as Collins controls his hands.
Shredder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shredder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shredder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wants a takedown.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shredder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shredder lands a nice shot that snaps Collins's head back.
Shredder lands with a shot to the body.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Shredder jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Shredder misses.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shredder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 1010 p4p, 554 weight class) and Dave McDonald (ranked 140 p4p, 84 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Cruel World- Willie Nelson. McDonald has chosen Raise Your Horns - Amon Amarth as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Riley Hatfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave McDonald's chin.
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Hatfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hatfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from McDonald misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield slips under a jab.
McDonald cracks Hatfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
A big right from McDonald misses.
Hatfield misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Riley Hatfield has been cut.
Hatfield scores with a leg kick.
Hatfield connects with the punch.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield counters with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield slips a jab from McDonald.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yellow Lotus Center of Healing and Meditative Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hatfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield misses with a body shot.
Hatfield looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Hatfield looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hook but Hatfield avoids it easily.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut.
Hatfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatfield misses the jab.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
McDonald lands with a kick to the temple. Hatfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hatfield.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatfield slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a jab to the head.
Hatfield throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Hatfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonalds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice cross by McDonald.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield misses the jab.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield staying out of range there.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hatfield momentarily.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Hatfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonald jabs at Hatfield's body.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
McDonald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatfield takes one on the button.
Hatfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald lands a nice shot that snaps Hatfield's head back.
Hatfield cracks McDonald on the jaw with a powerful right hand and McDonald falls backwards against the cage. Hatfield follows up with more strikes that drop McDonald to his knees. Hatfield keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save McDonald! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Hatfield!
Riley Hatfield decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dave McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that sucks. I'm going to Burger King.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 569 p4p, 981 weight class) and Brooke Marsden (ranked 32 p4p, 58 weight class). Cuntmara comes to the cage accompanied by $$ Hoes mad $$. Marsden has chosen Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden throws out a counter right but Cuntmara avoids it with no problem.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marsden punishes Cuntmara's body with a nice straight punch.
Marsden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cuntmara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cuntmara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marsden closes the distance and clinches.
Marsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuntmara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marsden slips a straight right by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsden. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsden with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Cuntmara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cuntmara stuns Marsden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden misses with an uppercut.
Marsden defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
Marsden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cuntmara throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws a lazy right hand but Cuntmara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Marsden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuntmara.
Marsden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cuntmara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marsden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cuntmara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Cuntmara.
Marsden clobbers Cuntmara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuntmara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marsden throws a shot to the body.
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Cuntmara. Beautiful body shot.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marsden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cuntmara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuntmara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marsden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Cuntmara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden misses with an uppercut.
Marsden dodges the punch combination from Cuntmara.
Marsden moves into the clinch.
Marsden misses with some punches.
Cuntmara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsden lands a takedown into guard.
Cuntmara uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Marsden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cuntmara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marsden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara connects with a solid leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden jabs Cuntmara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marsden throws the left hand but Cuntmara avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut.
Cuntmara lands with a nice combination. Marsden backs away looking to recover.
Cuntmara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Marsden scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden lands with a straight right. Cuntmara didn't see that one coming.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Marsden.
Cuntmara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cuntmara lands a head kick!
Cuntmara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cuntmara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marsden has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Cuntmara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cuntmara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuntmara misses the shot to the body.
Marsden tries to clinch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Marsden saw that one coming.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marsden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cuntmara back to the cage. Marsden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marsden fails with the takedown
and Cuntmara counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brooke Marsden.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Cuntmara gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuntmara takes one to the side of the head.
Cuntmara works Marsden's body with a nice hook.
Cuntmara lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden seems unphased.
Marsden throws a lazy right hand but Cuntmara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the body.
Cuntmara scores with a nice head shot.
Marsden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cuntmara is fending him off so far but Marsden persists. Nope, Cuntmara circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Cuntmara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuntmara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden.
Marsden dives in for a single leg takedown but Cuntmara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cuntmara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuntmara misses with a looping right.
Marsden throws out a counter right but Cuntmara avoids it with no problem.
Cuntmara misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
Cuntmara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marsden. Marsden obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is winning the standup battle so far.
Cuntmara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cuntmara, as that shot connected.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Marsden lands with a straight right. Cuntmara didn't see that one coming.
Cuntmara thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden rushes Cuntmara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marsden lands a body shot.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.
Marsden connects with a crisp jab.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Marsden moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Marsden misses.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Cuntmara.
Marsden blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Cuntmara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cuntmara misses with a low kick.
Marsden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden checks the leg kick.
Cuntmara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuntmara counters with a straight right hand.
Ibrahim Cuntmara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brooke Marsden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marsden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cuntmara clobbers Marsden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marsden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cuntmara slips a jab from Marsden.
Marsden throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
Cuntmara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara scores with a head kick. Marsden tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cuntmara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cuntmara thows a body kick. Marsden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A shot to the body from Marsden misses
enabling Cuntmara to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws the left hand but Cuntmara avoids the punch easily.
Marsden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuntmara throws an off balance right hand
and Marsden counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Marsden.
Cuntmara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsden can do to turn this around?
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marsden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cuntmara digs a good hook to Marsden's body.
Marsden tries to clinch up but Cuntmara circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuntmara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marsden is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuntmara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marsden is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuntmara finish him?
Cuntmara throws a wild body kick that Marsden sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden walks straight into a right hand from Cuntmara - that's dropped him! Cuntmara jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Marsden from any more punishment! Marsden complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Our winner, Ibrahim Cuntmara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basko Godwin (ranked 516 p4p, 468 weight class) and Mara Tantor (ranked 87 p4p, 79 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Basko Godwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mara Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tantor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Godwin.
Godwin throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tantor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tantor throws a right and a left that Godwin avoids nicely.
Godwin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Godwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tantor thows a body kick. Godwin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Godwin is just out of range.
Godwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Godwin.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Godwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
Godwin tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Tantor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tantor is looking to score with low kicks.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tantor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Godwin misses.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godwin.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tantor circles away quickly and effectively.
Tantor misses with a hook
enabling Godwin to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor checks a leg kick.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Godwin's ribs.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Godwin is looking to counter punch.
Godwin misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tantor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Godwin throws a series of strikes that have Tantor backpedaling.
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!
Godwin scores with a hook to the body. Tantor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tantor swings for the body but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godwin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Godwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godwin scores with a nice right hand.
Godwin feints and then cracks Tantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tantor down.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Godwin is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Godwin avoids the body shot from Tantor.
Godwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor unleashes a big counter combination but Godwin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Godwin scores with a leg kick.
Godwin throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Tantor misses
and Godwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice shot by Godwin.
Godwin checks a low kick from Tantor.
Godwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Tantor misses.
Godwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor lands with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Godwin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godwin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
Godwin thows a body kick. Tantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Godwin throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tantor avoids it.
Godwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tantor is just out of range.
Tantor throws a head kick but Godwin moves out of range.
Godwin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tantor misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor lands a two punch combo.
Godwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Godwin.
Godwin misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Godwin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Basko Godwin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Godwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Godwin can pounce on him.
Tantor misses with a double jab.
Godwin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tantor blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Tantor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mara Tantor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Godwin looks to land a body kick but Tantor moved away.
Tantor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Godwin. Godwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Godwin avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin with a nice calf kick.
Godwin tries a low kick but Tantor avoids it.
Godwin defending well as Tantor loads up on a big left hand.
Godwin slips a jab and a cross from Tantor.
A jab from Godwin finds it's way through Tantor's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Godwin.
Godwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Oooooh!!! Tantor has knocked Godwin down with a huge combo! Tantor steps away and waves a wobbly Godwin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Godwin is rocked!
Godwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Godwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Look low, kick high! Tantor uses the oldest trick in the book to send Godwin tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Tantor is absolutely delighted - when Godwin wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mara Tantor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kay (ranked 559 p4p, 213 weight class) and Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 57 p4p, 28 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kay.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay misses with a hook.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kay misses with a looping left.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body kick.
Kay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kay's knee momentarily.
Edson Bidon Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kay scores with a punch to the head.
Barbosa drops Kay with a beautiful combination! Kay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbosa is looking for the KO!
Kay is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay lands a slapping body shot.
Kay shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Kay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Kay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barbosa quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Barbosa tries to kick Kay off but Kay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barbosa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kay is on him like a limpet, forcing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kay working aggressively here.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kay checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kay fails with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a crisp one two that drops Kay! Barbosa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kay to his feet! Kay is in big trouble!
Oh Kay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kay seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kay lands a body shot.
Kay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kay somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Kay backing away here, and Barbosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Bidon Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay'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.
Kay misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a good low kick that Kay was not able to check.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Kay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Kay misses
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kay.
Kay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Kay moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay lands a jab to Barbosa's midsection.
Kay lands a jab to the head.
Kay connects with a nice looking jab.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barbosa as he avoids it easily.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kay lands a slapping body shot.
Kay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa thumps Kay with a low kick.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa tries a quick counter leg kick but Kay is wise to it.
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kay throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay throws an off balance right hand
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kay misses the target.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kay.
Kay connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Kay fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kay blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa cracks Kay with a good jab.
Barbosa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barbosa is looking to stand up but Kay isn't so interested in that idea.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lars Kay's cut.
That's time! Kay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Kay lands a lovely overhand right.
Kay feints and as Barbosa raises his hands in defense, Kay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kay throws a strike but Barbosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barbosa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Barbosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barbosa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Barbosa 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 Kay.
Lars Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Bidon Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Kay struggling a bit here.
Kay is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Barbosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Kay wants to hold on but Barbosa pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay tries to reverse the position but Barbosa maintains control.
Kay has given up his back here.
Barbosa controlling from the back.
Kay tries to roll but Barbosa sticks to his back.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa controls the action.
Kay is in bad spot here.
Barbosa has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Bidon Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
A victorious Edson Bidon Barbosa 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armand Christophe (ranked 409 p4p, 183 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 64 p4p, 30 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Christophe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shadows. Armand Christophe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Christophe.
A nice side step and Kennedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christophe lands with a cross.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Christophe.
Kennedy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christophe digs a good body shot into Kennedy's ribs.
Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Christophe had a free shot at his head there.
Christophe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Kennedy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonzar Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body
and Christophe counters with a head kick. That will keep Kennedy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Christophe lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Christophe down.
We've been hearing reports that Christophe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christophe throws a low kick, looking for Kennedy's leg but Kennedy calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christophe throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christophe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kennedy wants to counter the offense by Christophe and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Christophe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kennedy eats them both and turns towards Christophe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick from Christophe lands but Kennedy takes it in his stride.
Kennedy takes one to the chin there.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Christophe to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Christophe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kennedy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Christophe will feel that in the morning.
Christophe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christophe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe's corner calls for a 1-2. Christophe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Kennedy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy throws a low kick, looking for Christophe's leg but Christophe calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Christophe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kennedy misses the body punch
and Christophe counters with a thumping low kick.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Christophe.
Kennedy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy moves forwards but Christophe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Christophe dominated that round.
That's time! Christophe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kennedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Christophe in his tracks.
Kennedy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christophe throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Christophe avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Christophe is looking to counter punch.
Armand Christophe is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Christophe.
The fighters circling - Kennedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christophe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christophe misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kennedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christophe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Christophe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christophe lands in his opponent's guard.
Christophe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kennedy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Christophe trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christophe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christophe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christophe stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Christophe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Christophe has hold of Kennedy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kennedy seems comfortable defending it but Christophe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kennedy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kennedy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Christophe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Armand Christophe!
A very excited looking Armand Christophe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Lomax (ranked 90 p4p, 245 weight class) and David Choke (ranked 14 p4p, 42 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vincent Lomax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choke moves out of range as Lomax strikes.
Choke with the counter takedown but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Lomax has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Choke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lomax regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke postures up in Lomax's guard and throws a big left but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax is controlling Choke's posture.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lomax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Choke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choke pushing down on Lomax's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Choke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax is looking to control Choke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lomax avoid being mounted?
Lomax is positioning himself well to prevent Choke advancing to mount.
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lomax could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Lomax is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
David Choke is the new light heavyweight champion!
In defeat, Vincent Lomax stepped up to the mic, saying 'God dammit'.
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