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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Rowen (ranked 3446 p4p, 4285 weight class) and Sleep Tight (ranked 399 p4p, 460 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Rowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sleep Tight !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rowen. Tight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tight shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tight wants to free his trapped foot but Rowen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rowen keeps working.
Tight is looking to advance position but Rowen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen is trying to maintain the position but Tight is very close to passing his half guard.
Rowen is refusing to be controlled, as Tight sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight trying to pass the guard but Rowen defending well.
Tight content to control rather than advance.
Rowen tries to kick Tight off but Tight keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rowen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tight to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tight wants to control from the top but Rowen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowen keeping full guard, as Tight tries to pass.
Tight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rowen keeping full guard, as Tight tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowen trying to keep a closed guard but Tight is proving a slippery customer.
Tight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowen is keeping the position for now.
Rowen trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight is looking to stand up but Rowen won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tight shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rowen is trying to defend but Tight finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tight is thwarting Rowen's attempts to control the position.
Rowen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tight seems to be looking for submissions.
Tight wants to control but Rowen is keeping him busy.
Rowen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowen is not content to let Tight control the position.
We've been informed that Tight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rowen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tight seems to be working for a kimura but Rowen defends the submission attempt.
Tight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rowen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sleep Tight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rowen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tight .
Tight steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rowen misses with an uppercut.
Rowen misses with an uppercut.
Tight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rowen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rowen wants to control but Tight is keeping him busy.
Tight is looking to regain half guard here but Rowen keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen is looking to take a break and control but Tight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rowen's best efforts.
Tight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rowen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rowen's back!
Tight biding his time, controlling Rowen.
Rowen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tight is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rowen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rowen for a finish.
Good control from Tight .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tight doesn't have the hooks in and Rowen manages to turn into his guard.
Tight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rowen's guard.
Rowen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tight .
Tight trying to control but Rowen is working from the bottom.
Rowen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rowen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tight manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tight is looking for a triangle but Rowen pushes his legs off easily.
Tight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowen postures up.
Tight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tight has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rowen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rowen wants to control from the top but Tight keeps moving.
Tight tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rowen's guard.
Rowen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowen managing to control the position.
Rowen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tight works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tight is trying to work for a kimura but Rowen is defending well.
Tight missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tight trying to pass the guard but Rowen defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sleep Tight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rowen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tight is on top in guard.
Tight trying to control but Rowen is working from the bottom.
Tight looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rowen is keeping the position for now.
Tight passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rowen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tight 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tight wants to work for an arm triangle but Rowen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Rowen is holding on to half guard well.
Tight is trying to control the action in half guard but Rowen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tight is looking to advance position but Rowen won't allow it.
Tight is still trying to improve position.
Tight is trying to control the action in half guard but Rowen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rowen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rowen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tight advances position into side control!
Tight controlling from side mount.
Rowen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tight tries for a kimura but Rowen is defending well.
Rowen struggling a bit here.
Sleep Tight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tight is trying to get an arm triangle but Rowen is defending well.
Brendan Rowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowen is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sleep Tight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tight 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sleep Tight !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Handicks (ranked 3165 p4p, 2327 weight class) and Roelof Gerritzen (ranked 407 p4p, 306 weight class). The key to victory for Johny Handicks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roelof Gerritzen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerritzen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gerritzen defending well as Handicks loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gerritzen.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.
Handicks pounces like a tiger and cracks Gerritzen with a vicious hook! Gerritzen is down but not out! Handicks follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johny Handicks!
In his post fight interview, Johny Handicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 2244 p4p, 2537 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 266 p4p, 298 weight class). Van Cleefe comes to the cage accompanied by Classics - The Master (1984) TV series. Paulius Zurauskas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas misses with a low kick.
Van Cleefe throws a series of punches but Zurauskas avoids them all with ease.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Cleefe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zurauskas loads up on a big right hand but Van Cleefe slips the punch.
Van Cleefe tries to close the distance and clinch but Zurauskas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zurauskas scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Van Cleefe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Zurauskas.
Van Cleefe scores with a takedown into Zurauskas's guard.
Zurauskas keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Zurauskas keeping full guard, as Van Cleefe tries to pass.
Zurauskas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zurauskas is keeping the position for now.
Van Cleefe postures up.
Zurauskas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Cleefe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zurauskas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Cleefe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Cleefe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zurauskas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Van Cleefe works over Zurauskas with some ground and pound from guard.
Zurauskas looking for a guillotine here but Van Cleefe defends easily.
Van Cleefe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Cleefe passes into half guard.
Zurauskas is not content to let Van Cleefe control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zurauskas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zurauskas 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.
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zurauskas has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas wants to control but Van Cleefe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Van Cleefe lands a nice short elbow.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but Zurauskas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Cleefe to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Zurauskas as he works his way to full guard.
Van Cleefe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Cleefe stands up over Zurauskas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe cracks Zurauskas with a solid left hand.
Zurauskas is looking for a triangle but Van Cleefe pushes his legs off easily.
Van Cleefe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zurauskas trying to hold on to Van Cleefe's head to control him but Van Cleefe postures up.
Zurauskas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Cleefe pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zurauskas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zurauskas is staying active underneath Van Cleefe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zurauskas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Cleefe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zurauskas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Van Cleefe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zurauskas, who protects the arm well.
Zurauskas is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zurauskas is looking for a sweep.
Van Cleefe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zurauskas can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe working away.
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Van Cleefe advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Van Cleefe working for a submission but Zurauskas is keeping him at bay.
Zurauskas wants to control but Van Cleefe is having none of it.
Van Cleefe unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zurauskas wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Van Cleefe celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Van Cleefe!
Lee Van Cleefe made sure to mention his sponsor, Vegan Gains in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 1884 p4p, 3016 weight class) and Jules Ann (ranked 264 p4p, 407 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Ann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Ann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon connects with a body shot that sends Ann's belly button to the back.
Dixon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ann on the side of the head.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Ann saw that one coming.
Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a right hand
and Ann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Ann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ann tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ann moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Ann throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Ann keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ann counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ann.
Ann breaks the clinch.
Ann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ann misses with the combination.
Ann closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ann can't break the clinch.
Ann breaks from the clinch.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ann throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ann doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Ann slips the punch.
Dixon sets himself, and Ann steps forward looking for the clinch! Dixon avoids it this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dixon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ann lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Ann clinches up against the cage.
Ann manages to break the clinch.
Ann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
A little jabbing left from Ann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ann scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon misses the body punch
and Ann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
and Ann moves into the clinch.
Ann throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ann scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ann fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Ann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Ann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon sizes up Ann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ann. Ann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Ann.
Ann pushes Dixon away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ann is looking to clinch.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon forces Ann back against the cage and clinches.
Ann working hard to break the clinch.
Ann throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dixon rather than just go for the knockout.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Ann drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dixon defends it well.
Ann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Jules Ann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ann throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ann just misses with a punch to the body.
Ann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Ann takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dixon scores with a jab. Ann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon throws a hook but Ann blocks it.
Ann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Dixon misses.
And Ann tries to counter it with a takedown but Dixon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ann slips under a jab from Dixon.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Ann ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Ann circles away.
Ann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Ann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dixon's knee momentarily.
Dixon throws a jab when Ann was well out of range.
Ann moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Ann wants to counter with a clinch but Dixon pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ann. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Ann misses
and Dixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ann takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and Ann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Ann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ann manages to break the clinch.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Ann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ann misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Ann moves away and avoids it.
Ann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Ann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ann with the counter takedown but Dixon avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon misses the jab.
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Ann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ann.
Ann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Ann's head but Ann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ann with the counter takedown but Dixon avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab when Ann was well out of range.
Ann tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ann.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ann manages to avoid it.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Dixon.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ann misses with a looping right.
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Dixon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Ann circles away and keeps his distance.
Ann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Ann.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Ann.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ann was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon tries to move into range but Ann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Ann moves away and avoids it.
Ann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Ann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dixon throws a right hand that Ann ducks under and follows up with a left that Ann also avoids with ease.
Dixon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ann misses the target.
Ann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ann slips under a jab.
Dixon scores with the left hand. Ann knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ann drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
Dixon trying to stall but Ann improves his position.
Ann keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Ann stalks Dixon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dixon's face. Dixon staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ali Dixon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ann was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ann ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Ann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ann 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ali Dixon!
Our winner, Ali Dixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dade Desjardins (ranked 1562 p4p, 2645 weight class) and Dalton Swas (ranked 206 p4p, 310 weight class). Desjardins comes to the cage accompanied by Last Caress- The Misfits. Dalton Swas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dade Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Desjardins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Swas is trying to control Desjardins's posture but Desjardins avoids it.
Swas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desjardins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Desjardins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Desjardins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Desjardins's guard! Nice work there by Swas!
Desjardins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Swas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desjardins's head.
Desjardins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Swas 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 Desjardins.
You can see the frustration on Desjardins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins is trying to improve his position.
Desjardins regains half guard.
Desjardins is staying active underneath Swas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back.
Swas wants to take a breather but Desjardins is having none of it.
Desjardins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Desjardins trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swas is keen to just control but Desjardins is a slippery customer.
Desjardins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Swas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Desjardins gets back to full guard.
Swas wants to stand but Desjardins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desjardins keeping moving, preventing Swas from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Desjardins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Swas!
Desjardins is trying to get an arm triangle but Swas is defending well.
Swas tries to buck Desjardins off but Desjardins is having none of it.
Desjardins tries for a kimura but Swas is defending well.
Desjardins lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Desjardins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Swas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Desjardins but great work by Swas.
Desjardins tries to control but Swas manages to take his back.
Desjardins showing good submission defense here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desjardins tries to roll but Swas sticks to his back.
Desjardins turns into Swas and is now in his guard.
Desjardins content to stall in guard here.
Swas keeping moving, preventing Desjardins from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dalton Swas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Desjardins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swas on his heels. He'll look to pass Swas's guard now, I'm sure.
Swas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Desjardins wants to get back to full guard.
Desjardins is trying to maintain the position but Swas is very close to passing his half guard.
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back.
Swas is trying to control. Desjardins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desjardins looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swas stalling away here and it's allowed Desjardins to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desjardins pulls Swas in close to prevent any damage.
Desjardins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Desjardins controls Swas momentarily but Swas frees himself.
Swas is posturing up here but Desjardins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Swas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Swas has to tap! Slick submission there by Desjardins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dade Desjardins!
A very excited looking Dade Desjardins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Faulk (ranked 2082 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 296 p4p, 279 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Faulk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Faulk.
Faulk lands a left and a right that send La Vellei crashing to the mat, dazed. Faulk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Jean Cristopher La Vellei has been cut.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faulk defends it nicely.
Faulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Vellei.
La Vellei catches Faulk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Faulk cracks a nice hook into La Vellei's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faulk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Faulk throws a series of punches but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Faulk misses with a body kick.
As Faulk backs off La Vellei throws a huge counter combo but Faulk manages to avoid it all.
La Vellei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulk tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Faulk's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faulk scores with a jab to the head.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
La Vellei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Faulk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Faulk misses the shot to the body.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
La Vellei fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Faulk with a series of wild strikes but Faulk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faulk misses with a head kick.
Faulk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a right hand that La Vellei ducks under and follows up with a left that La Vellei also avoids with ease.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faulk misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei lands with a nice body kick.
La Vellei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Faulk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faulk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Vellei avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Vellei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A thudding body kick lands there by La Vellei!
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faulk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Vellei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Vellei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La Vellei fails to land the takedown.
La Vellei has his takedown stuffed
enabling Faulk to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Faulk is out of range.
La Vellei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Faulk looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faulk avoids it really well and circles away.
La Vellei misses with a takedown
and Faulk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Faulk does no damage.
La Vellei takes a swing at Faulk's ribcage but misses.
Faulk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
La Vellei slips under a jab from Faulk.
La Vellei misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk swinging wildly here.
Faulk throws a right hand that La Vellei ducks under and follows up with a left that La Vellei also avoids with ease.
La Vellei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Faulk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faulk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from La Vellei.
Faulk throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faulk throws the left hand but La Vellei avoids the punch easily.
Faulk blocks a head kick by La Vellei.
A swing and a miss from Faulk.
A countering left hand to the body from La Vellei misses.
A combination from Faulk does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from La Vellei! But no joy.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
La Vellei misses with a hook.
Faulk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
La Vellei misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Faulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Cristopher La Vellei's cut.
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.
Faulk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by La Vellei.
Faulk scores with a leg kick.
La Vellei misses with a few strikes there.
Faulk looks to land a combination but La Vellei avoids it well.
La Vellei throws a body punch but Faulk moves out of range.
Faulk scores with a one two! La Vellei had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Faulk throws a leg kick but La Vellei moved away.
La Vellei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Vellei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vellei throws a good cross that connects.
Faulk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from La Vellei.
Faulk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
La Vellei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei looks to land a combination but Faulk avoids it well.
Oooooh!!! Faulk has knocked La Vellei down with a huge combo! Faulk steps away and waves a wobbly La Vellei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 La Vellei is rocked!
La Vellei moves out of range as Faulk throws a body kick.
La Vellei is still on wobbly legs! Can Faulk finish him?
Faulk throws a series of punches but La Vellei avoids them all with ease.
La Vellei throws out a counter right but Faulk avoids it with no problem.
La Vellei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kevin Faulk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La Vellei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faulk.
La Vellei misses with a body shot.
Faulk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Vellei lands with a kick to the temple. Faulk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
La Vellei misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but La Vellei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Faulk has got the better of the exchanges.
La Vellei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Faulk. Faulk obviously looking to wear him down.
La Vellei blocks a head kick by Faulk.
La Vellei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faulk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
La Vellei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Faulk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. La Vellei showed some decent athleticism there.
Faulk trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faulk defending well though.
La Vellei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
La Vellei uses his free foot to push down on Faulk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Faulk.
Faulk is trying to escape the mount.
Faulk takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Faulk is surviving well by controlling La Vellei's body position as best he can.
La Vellei thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
La Vellei has hold of Faulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
La Vellei throwing strikes here but Faulk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Faulk wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Faulk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee warns Faulk that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei working away from the top, dropping strikes.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La Vellei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Faulk is in all sorts of trouble here.
La Vellei throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei has hold of Faulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Faulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Faulk wants to control but La Vellei is having none of it.
Faulk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
La Vellei tries to control but Faulk wriggling away.
La Vellei working for a submission but Faulk is keeping him at bay.
La Vellei looking to finish Faulk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Faulk!
La Vellei trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Vellei lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Cristopher La Vellei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean Cristopher La Vellei's cut.
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. This is the final round!
La Vellei dives in and grabs Faulk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faulk pushes down on La Vellei's head and hops out.
Faulk lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Faulk throws a sloppy head kick and La Vellei moves out of range easily.
La Vellei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Vellei takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La Vellei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faulk tries to avoid it but La Vellei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faulk to the ground. Faulk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
La Vellei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faulk scoring well with a low kick there.
La Vellei shoots in for a double leg but Faulk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
La Vellei fails with the takedown.
Faulk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oooooh!!! Faulk has knocked La Vellei down with a huge combo! Faulk steps away and waves a wobbly La Vellei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Faulk.
Faulk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Faulk.
La Vellei loads up on a big right hand but Faulk slips the punch.
Kevin Faulk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei misses with a takedown attempt - Faulk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faulk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
Faulk looks for the body kick but La Vellei saw that one coming.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown but Faulk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing La Vellei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
La Vellei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faulk.
Faulk backing away here, and La Vellei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick from Faulk, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Faulk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faulk continues to drive forward.
Faulk cracks La Vellei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Faulk has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning La Vellei to stand back up!
La Vellei dodges the punch combination from Faulk.
La Vellei throws out a counter right but Faulk avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faulk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Vellei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La Vellei staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throws a quick inside leg kick.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Faulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A swing and a miss from La Vellei.
Faulk throws a body kick that misses.
La Vellei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Faulk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Vellei shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed La Vellei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faulk throws a counter high kick but La Vellei was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as La Vellei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Faulk doesn't seem phased though.
La Vellei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Faulk.
La Vellei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faulk is looking to score with low kicks.
Faulk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as La Vellei backs up against the cage.
La Vellei shoots for a takedown but Faulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from La Vellei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulk tries to sprawl out of it but La Vellei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It appears Faulk was looking to counter with a kick there.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faulk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.
Faulk throws an overhand right that has La Vellei reeling! Faulk follows up with more punches and La Vellei is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Faulk!
A very excited looking Kevin Faulk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshi Dell (ranked 1335 p4p, 1374 weight class) and Israel Adesanya (ranked 180 p4p, 190 weight class). Adesanya has chosen Israel Adesanya Entrance Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshi Dell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Dell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Dell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adesanya sprawls well initially but Dell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dell is working away from the top position though.
Dell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adesanya wants to control but Dell is keeping busy.
Adesanya tries to get to full guard but Dell has control of the leg.
Adesanya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dell manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dell looking to finish Adesanya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adesanya!
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adesanya trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dell controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya tries to hold on but Dell pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dell controlling his opponent.
Adesanya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya tries to get to full guard but Dell has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dell is looking to advance position but Adesanya won't allow it.
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 Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dell shoots in but no luck this time.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adesanya defends well and Dell ends up having to push Adesanya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Dell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dell misses with some punches.
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya 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 one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adesanya defends it nicely.
Dell swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Dell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adesanya thinks about the counter body kick.
Dell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Dell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dell throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Dell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adesanya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
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!
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to avoid it but Dell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adesanya to the ground. Adesanya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dell backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dell is defended easily by Adesanya.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dell moves away.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
Adesanya darts in and clinches Dell up against the cage.
Adesanya lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dell tries for a takedown but Adesanya circles away easily
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell looks for a takedown but Adesanya sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell fails with the takedown
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dell.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dell off to one side.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Adesanya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dell.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dell tries for a takedown but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adesanya jabs at Dell's body.
Dell fails with the takedown.
Dell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adesanya counters with a head kick.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya scores with a one two! Dell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adesanya stuffs the takedown.
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adesanya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dell. Dell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Dell moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Dell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Dell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adesanya avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dell.
Dell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adesanya sprawls well initially but Dell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adesanya 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Payton (ranked 933 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 141 p4p, 202 weight class). Payton comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina - Yeah. Walter Payton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Payton.
Walter Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Payton cracks Takala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Takala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him?
Takala is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton gets tackled into the cage by Takala. Takala maintains the clinch.
A short left from Takala.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takala blocking some punches.
Payton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takala.
Payton letting Takala take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Payton pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Takala to work.
Payton wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Payton stalling in the clinch.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Payton. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Takala.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
Takala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
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!
Payton misses with a hook
and Takala counters by clinching up.
Payton keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Payton is wise to it.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Payton.
Takala closes the distance and pushes Payton back into the cage.
Payton pushes Takala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Takala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Takala.
Takala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala lands a jab to Payton's midsection.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Takala.
Takala walks into a straight right hand from Payton.
Payton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Payton misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton misses with a hook
and Payton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala avoids the body shot from Payton.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala thuds a left hand into Payton's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala drops Payton with a nice combination! Takala dives into Payton's guard, looking to finish!
 Payton is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Takala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Payton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takala rushes Payton and presses him up against the cage.
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton is aggressively charging in as Takala backs up avoiding any damage. Takala tosses out a jab and Payton runs right into it face first! Payton is out cold! Takala dropped down on all fours and is barking in Payton's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tino Takala!
After winning the bout, Tino Takala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Walter Payton spoke after the fight, saying 'Bullsh*t'.
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