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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 2884 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Cyrius Python (ranked 393 p4p, 498 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrius Python!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunson thuds a left hand into Python's body.
Brunson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Python uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
It seemed like Python was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Brunson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brunson swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brunson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Brunson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Python was covering up waiting for the punch and Brunson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brunson prevents Python from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Brunson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brunson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Python working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
Python wants to stand and escape but Brunson is having none of it.
Python is looking to stand back up but Brunson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Python.
Python is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brunson working over Python with some ground and pound. Python looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is thwarting Python's attempts to control the position.
Python has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canucks Combat Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brunson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brunson working Python over with strikes.
Brunson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Python's hands, connecting with Python's forehead.
Brunson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brunson slips a nice elbow through Python's hands, connecting with Python's forehead.
Python taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
Brunson is keen to just control but Python is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Python avoid being mounted?
Python is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brunson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brunson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunson trying to control from half guard but Python is working away.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson working Python over with strikes.
Python taking some punishment here, with Brunson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Python with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brunson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunson working the head and body with strikes.
 Python is rocked!
Brunson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Python is still in real trouble! Can Brunson finish him?
Brunson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Python is hurt! He's hurt bad - Brunson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Python from any more punishment! Congratulations to Brunson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doyle Brunson!
In defeat, Cyrius Python stepped up to the mic, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 3894 p4p, 3094 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 429 p4p, 362 weight class). Msujfnaud Mspomfad had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinnie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mspomfad. Mspomfad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mspomfad ducks straight into an uppercut from Shinnie and tumbles to the canvas! Its a flash knockdown though - Mspomfad manages to regain guard straight away.
 Mspomfad is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinnie gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Mspomfad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinnie batters Mspomfad with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mspomfad is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shinnie lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mspomfad to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shinnie is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Rambo (ranked 2792 p4p, 3062 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 342 p4p, 360 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 14 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rambo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chandler, as that shot connected.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Rambo with an uppercut!
Rambo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rambo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chandler is out of range and Rambo settles back down.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rambo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jon Rambo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler throws a shot to the body.
Rambo misses with a jab to the body
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a one two combo.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Rambo shoots in for a takedown but Chandler shows good takedown defense.
Rambo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chandler pinned against the cage. Chandler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rambo looks to clinch
and Rambo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chandler scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
Chandler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rambo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambo at a distance.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rambo fails with the takedown
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Rambo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rambo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Chandler misses.
Rambo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chandler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rambo somewhat.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Rambo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Rambo's defenses.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from Rambo. Rambo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rambo walks into a stiff left hand from Chandler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chandler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chandler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Chandler. No joy for Rambo on that attempt.
Rambo shoots in and bounces Chandler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Rambo's hands, connecting with Rambo's forehead.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler working over Rambo with some ground and pound. Rambo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.
Rambo clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rambo tries to land a leg kick but Chandler saw it coming and moves away.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rambo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rambo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chandler lands with a good body shot.
Rambo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Rambo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Rambo's head back.
Rambo takes one to the side of the head.
Rambo darts in looking for a takedown but Chandler gets double underhooks and turns Rambo into the cage.
Chandler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.
Rambo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chandler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo throws a leg kick
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler jabs Rambo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Chandler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rambo's head.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler misses with a few strikes there.
Rambo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rambo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Chandler - just one landing.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rambo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rambo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Chandler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chandler thuds a left hand into Rambo's body.
Rambo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rambo.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler cracks Rambo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rambo or perhaps it was just good defense by Chandler, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chandler! But no joy.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Rambo's belly button to the back.
Rambo wants to clinch
letting Chandler counter with a right hand.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Chandler scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rambo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rambo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rambo wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position.
Chandler trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler trying to control the position.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler is looking for a sweep.
Rambo working away.
Chandler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chandler is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rambo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler punching from the bottom - just letting Rambo know he's still in a fight.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chandler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chandler is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
Well, if Chandler 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rambo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Rambo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jon Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Rambo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Rambo!
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chandler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Rambo.
I think Chandler 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Joey Chandler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2213 p4p, 2778 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 295 p4p, 357 weight class). Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Dan Averescu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anstey has time to react.
Averescu with a hook.
Averescu takes one on the button.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu works the jab nicely.
Averescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.
Averescu cracks Anstey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anstey slips under a jab from Averescu.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Averescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Averescu.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anstey misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey swings for the body but Averescu moves out of range.
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Anstey 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 been told by Anstey's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Averescu at a distance.
A jab from Averescu finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Averescu.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Averescu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averescu throws a combination that misses
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Anstey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Averescu throws a counter combo.
Anstey scores with a nice right hand.
Averescu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Anstey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anstey postures up.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controlling the pace.
Averescu tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Averescu throws a big shot that misses.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Anstey tries to move into range but Averescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anstey slips a straight right by Averescu.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Anstey knows he should have avoided that one.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Averescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey cracks Averescu with an open hand slap.
Averescu 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.
Averescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anstey slips a jab from Averescu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Averescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Averescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anstey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Averescu throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Averescu walks into a jab.
Anstey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Anstey lands a jab to the head.
Averescu misses with an uppercut
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Averescu won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Averescu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anstey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anstey gets to mount! Averescu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Anstey connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Averescu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey with good strikes from the mount here!
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey avoids the attempt from Averescu to control.
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish!
Anstey lands a big shot there that rocks Averescu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Averescu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Averescu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anstey with the ground and pound from mount.
Anstey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anstey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anstey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Averescu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anstey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averescu tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Jab from Averescu.
Averescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Averescu with a nice cross.
Anstey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Averescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Averescu lands with a cross.
Anstey slips under a jab from Averescu.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Averescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Averescu moves away and avoids it.
Averescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Anstey should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Averescu.
Averescu with a jab.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
Donk. Averescu catches Anstey right on the button with a cross.
Averescu sizes up Anstey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Averescu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anstey lands a nice shot to the body.
Anstey defending well as Averescu loads up on a big left hand.
Averescu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Averescu misses with a lunging right hand
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.
Anstey staying out of range there.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anstey dives in and scores a takedown into Averescu's guard.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Averescu looking for subs off his back but Anstey has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Averescu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Averescu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 1547 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 215 p4p, 261 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with La Calin blaring out of the sound system. Norman Boma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks jabs Boma right on the nose. Boma blinks but takes it well.
Handicks takes one on the button.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a series of strikes. Boma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boma takes a swing at Handicks's ribcage but misses.
Handicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
Handicks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma swinging wildly here.
Boma lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Boma forces Handicks back against the cage and clinches.
Handicks breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Boma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Handicks doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma scores with the left hand. Handicks knows he should have avoided that one.
Handicks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Boma scores with a head kick. Handicks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Handicks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handicks scrambles back to his feet.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks 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.
Boma lands with a straight right. Handicks didn't see that one coming.
Handicks throws a nice looking combination but Boma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boma's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boma duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma scores with a jab to the head.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Handicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Handicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boma in his tracks.
Handicks throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Handicks avoids the head kick by Boma.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Handicks takes a step back to recover.
Handicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Boma throws a series of strikes that have Handicks backpedaling.
Jab from Boma.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Boma doesn't manage to clinch there - Handicks circles away.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma darts in and clinches Handicks up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handicks misses with a body shot
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Boma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boma tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Handicks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Handicks.
Boma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Handicks is rocked!
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma is working Handicks over against the cage.
Handicks wants to break free but Boma has control.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Handicks is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Boma finish him?
Boma lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks prevents a body shot from Boma.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Handicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma lands a right hand.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boma lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Handicks!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma feints a jab promting Handicks to slip. Boma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Handicks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Handicks throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boma lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Handicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A right-left combo lands from Handicks.
Nice cross by Boma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma thuds his right hand into Handicks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Handicks at a distance.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Handicks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Handicks 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.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handicks moves away.
A little jabbing left from Handicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Handicks is out of range.
Handicks tries to move into range but Boma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boma scoring well with a low kick there.
Handicks misses the jab.
Handicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Handicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Handicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handicks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Handicks to the ground! Boma dives into full mount looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma controlling from the full mount.
Handicks holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma controlling from the full mount.
Handicks working to try and regain half guard.
Boma content just to control the position here.
Boma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handicks wants to hold on but Boma pushes him away.
Boma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Handicks tries to lock up and control but Boma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boma'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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Boma is predictable there
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handicks manages to avoid it.
Handicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma lands with an overhand left.
Boma moves into the clinch successfully.
Handicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma stuns Handicks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boma closes the distance and pushes Handicks back into the cage.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Handicks controls his hands.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks can't break the clinch.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norman Boma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Handicks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boma clinches up against the cage.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boma pushes Handicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Handicks tries to break free but Boma pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handicks has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Handicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Boma.
Handicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boma with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handicks. Handicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Handicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boma clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Handicks.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Boma has double underhooks.
Boma tries to work over Handicks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Handicks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Handicks's efforts to push away.
Handicks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Boma lands a body shot.
Handicks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Boma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma is working Handicks over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Boma.
Boma is leaning against Handicks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Handicks pressed against the cage. Boma frees himself up and cracks Handicks with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Handicks crumples to the floor, out cold! Boma jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Boma!
In his post fight interview, Norman Boma gave a big smile as he said 'A top 3 opponent next, I won't be denied on my redemption arc and I will get that title after '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Lee (ranked 1417 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 192 p4p, 179 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynar.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lynar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lynar throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lynar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lynar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lynar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lynar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Lynar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Lynar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Lee misses with a hook
letting Lynar counter with a right hand.
Lynar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lynar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lynar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynar throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lynar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lynar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Lynar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lynar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lynar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynar missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynar scores with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
Lynar drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee is looking to chop away at Lynar's legs.
Lynar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynar.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Lynar moves out of range easily.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Lynar pushes him off.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynar misses.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lynar has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Lynar on the inside.
Lynar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lynar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lynar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Lynar has managed to sweep!
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynar defends it easily.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynar defends well.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynar jabs at Lee's body.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lynar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lynar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lynar working aggressively here.
Lee pulls guard.
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lynar escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lynar trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee won't allow Lynar to pass to mount.
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.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynar wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is staying active underneath Lynar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is pressing down on Lynar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynar passes into side control.
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar advances nicely into full mount.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Sebastion Lynar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lynar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
Lee regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynar moves away.
Lynar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee tries to clinch up but Lynar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lynar looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
As Lynar backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar misses with a looping right.
Lynar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lynar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynar looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Lynar blocks with his arms.
Lee tries to work over Lynar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Lynar has him pressed against the cage.
Lee pulls guard.
Lee looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lynar is continuing to stall.
Lynar slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well.
Lynar tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynar's back!
Lynar is in bad spot here.
Lynar trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Lee has managed to slip his arm under Lynar's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lynar is tapping out! Submission win for Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conor Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 998 p4p, 1673 weight class) and Ralph Long (ranked 139 p4p, 217 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Long!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii is struggling to control the position.
Long jumps guard.
Salajudin Ii stays in close to Long's body and controls the position.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long keeping full guard, as Salajudin Ii tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Salajudin Ii is now in half guard.
Salajudin Ii seems to be looking for submissions.
Salajudin Ii trying to control from half guard but Long is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long is trying to escape back to his feet but Salajudin Ii uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Long dodges the ground and pound from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Salajudin Ii lands a few punches from side control.
Salajudin Ii swings around for an armbar but Long sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salajudin Ii's guard.
Salajudin Ii working a defensive guard but Long passes into half guard.
Salajudin Ii on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to control from Salajudin Ii's half guard. Salajudin Ii has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Salajudin Ii working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
Long throwing strikes from guard but Salajudin Ii blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Long accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Salajudin Ii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Long passes into side control.
Salajudin Ii is not content to let Long control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Long cracks Salajudin Ii with a big elbow.
Salajudin Ii is trying to control Long's posture but Long avoids it.
Salajudin Ii manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Salajudin Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Long is looking to work some ground and pound but Salajudin Ii has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Long escapes and throws Salajudin Ii's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Long lands some shots froms side control.
Long fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Long creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Salajudin Ii tries to bench press Long off him but Long keeps the position.
Salajudin Ii struggling a bit here.
Long is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Salajudin Ii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Long.
Long in side control lands a decent elbow.
Salajudin Ii is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Long dominated that round.
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.
Long throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
Long cracks Salajudin Ii with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Salajudin Ii looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Long finish him?
Oh Salajudin Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Long.
A head kick misses from Long.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Long looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salajudin Ii fails with the takedown
and Long counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Salajudin Ii out cold! What a finish! Long is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph Long!
After winning the bout, Ralph Long thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Coppola (ranked 769 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Cleetus Miller (ranked 116 p4p, 271 weight class). Coppola's entrance music is Duality. A fine choice. Salvatore Coppola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleetus Miller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coppola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coppola.
Miller clobbers Coppola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Coppola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coppola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
Coppola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Miller seems keen to control Coppola's posture.
Coppola drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miller!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coppola is looking to reverse the position.
Coppola manages to get back to half guard.
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!
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coppola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coppola is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coppola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miller pulls his head out easily.
Miller is looking to advance position but Coppola won't allow it.
Miller prevents Coppola from improving his position.
Coppola wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coppola wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Coppola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Miller stalling away here and it's allowed Coppola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Coppola looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Coppola is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coppola is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coppola is trying to control but can't.
Coppola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Coppola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Coppola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Coppola looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coppola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Coppola is trying to control but can't.
Coppola is not content to let Miller control the position.
Miller is taking a breather. Coppola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coppola flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Coppola is working away.
Coppola actively working from the bottom here.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Coppola!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cleetus Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coppola closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coppola manages to get himself to full guard.
Coppola has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Coppola has tightened it up now! Miller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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