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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Ousmane (ranked 1790 p4p, 1826 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 239 p4p, 243 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. Richard Ramirez 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kofi Ousmane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ousmane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
Ramirez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ousmane doesn't seem bothered though.
Ousmane dodges the punch combination from Ramirez.
Ousmane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ousmane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ousmane misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a nice uppercut.
Kofi Ousmane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ousmane throws out the jab.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
A quick step to the side and Ousmane tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Ousmane avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ousmane takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice cross by Ramirez.
Ousmane misses the jab.
Ramirez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ramirez slips under a jab from Ousmane.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Ousmane.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ousmane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ousmane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ousmane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ousmane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Ousmane circles away.
Ousmane misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Ramirez misses.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane slips under a jab.
Ousmane moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Ousmane throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Ousmane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ousmane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ousmane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ousmane defending well as Ramirez loads up on a big left hand.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ousmane should have avoided that one.
Ousmane misses with a straight right.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Ousmane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
Ousmane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ousmane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ousmane tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ousmane fails to land.
Ousmane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ousmane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ousmane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Ousmane.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ousmane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ousmane misses with the head strike.
Ousmane struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ousmane tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ousmane throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ousmane misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ousmane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ousmane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Ramirez - just one landing.
Ousmane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ousmane throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ousmane scores with a hook to the body. Ramirez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Ousmane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ousmane moves forwards but Ramirez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ousmane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a nice head shot.
Ousmane is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ousmane missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Ousmane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Ousmane was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ousmane misses with a straight left.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Ousmane pushes him off.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Ousmane avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ousmane misses with a looping left.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Despite the aggression on Ramirez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ousmane throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ousmane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ousmane's head.
Kofi Ousmane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ousmane throws a shot from downtown. Ramirez moves away and avoids it.
Ousmane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ousmane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ramirez lands with a nice body punch.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez with a nice cross.
Ousmane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ousmane.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ousmane.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
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!
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ousmane. Ousmane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Ousmane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kofi Ousmane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Ousmane ducks down to avoid it.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ousmane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Ousmane slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ousmane misses its target.
Richard Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ousmane moves away.
Ousmane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ousmane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ousmane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ousmane looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ousmane takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Ramirez.
Ousmane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ousmane with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ousmane rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ousmane misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ousmane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Ousmane manages to get underhooks.
Ramirez has Ousmane pressed against the cage, preventing Ousmane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez defending well as Ousmane loads up on a big left hand.
Ousmane moves into the clinch successfully.
Ousmane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ousmane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ousmane lands with a right to the head.
Ousmane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head punch on the inside from Ousmane fails to land.
Ousmane tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ousmane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kofi Ousmane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ousmane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ousmane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ousmane swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ousmane walks into a stiff left hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Ousmane misses.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ousmane throws a body punch but Ramirez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ousmane. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirez.
Ousmane thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ousmane.
Ousmane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ousmane misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ousmane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ousmane.
Ramirez moves out of range as Ousmane strikes.
Ousmane loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ousmane misses with a body shot.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ousmane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Ousmane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ousmane misses with a shot to the body
and Ousmane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ousmane throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ousmane throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ousmane looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ramirez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ousmane throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ousmane misses with a straight right.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ousmane with a body shot.
Ousmane throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez digs a good body shot into Ousmane's ribs.
The fighters circling - Ousmane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ousmane misses.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Ousmane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ousmane continues to drive forward.
As Ramirez looks to move away, Ousmane throws a big counter combo but Ramirez just gets out of the way.
Ousmane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ousmane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ousmane.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
Ramirez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ousmane with a body shot.
Ousmane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Ousmane backpedaling.
Ousmane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but Ousmane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Ousmane misses its intended target.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ramirez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richard Ramirez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ousmane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez 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.
Ousmane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ousmane looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ousmane throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Ousmane throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ramirez swings for the body but Ousmane moves out of range.
Ousmane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ousmane.
A big right from Ousmane misses.
Ramirez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Ousmane's body.
Ousmane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ousmane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kofi Ousmane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ousmane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramirez 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 2028 p4p, 2534 weight class) and Millard Masters (ranked 205 p4p, 247 weight class). Masters has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jobber Joe looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jobber Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Joe's head coaches at LA Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Masters clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Masters prevents a body shot from Joe.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Masters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joe walks away with a smile on his face. Masters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masters counters with a takedown into side control.
Joe prevents Masters from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Masters controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe showing good submission defense here.
Joe tries to break free.
Masters controls the position.
Masters trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Joe fending off the submission attempt from Masters.
Masters patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Joe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Masters trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joe doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Joe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Masters working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Joe is doing well to defend. Masters seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Joe is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Millard Masters!
Millard Masters made sure to mention his sponsor, Highland Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Short (ranked 795 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Vudu Sims (ranked 44 p4p, 108 weight class). Short comes into the arena with Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Vudu Sims 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerry Short!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Jerry Short has been cut.
Sims swings for the body but Short moves out of range.
Short attempts a counter takedown but Sims avoids it well and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Short.
Short has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sims has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Short.
Short postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Short throws a strike aimed at the side of Sims's head but Sims avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short looking to control but instead Sims has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Short is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Short missing with the ground and pound from 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.
Short works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Short 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.
An elbow from Short crashes against the mat.
Sims avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Short.
Sims prevents Short from moving into mount.
Short is trying to get an arm triangle but Sims is defending well.
Sims is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Short has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short tries to stand but Sims controls the position and pulls Short into his guard.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Short sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sims's guard.
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Short is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Short not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short throwing shots but Sims is blocking nicely.
Short thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sims's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short is looking for a kimura here.
Short is looking for a kimura but Sims is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Short's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Short drives through with a takedown into Sims's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Short throws a big right hand that misses.
Short stops Sims from standing up.
Short landing with the ground and pound.
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sims prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is pressed up against the cage. Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sims down to the mat. Sims avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A low kick from Sims misses
and Short counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Short fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sims to the ground. Short is now in Sims's guard.
Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Short is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sims gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Short. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Short is defended easily by Sims.
Nice shot lands for Sims.
Nice shot lands for Sims.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sims scores with a sloppy right hand. Short should have avoided that one.
Short seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Sims shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Short is backing up but Sims catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Short covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Sims Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vudu Sims!
Vudu Sims 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Smashy Cartwright (ranked 823 p4p, 1083 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 92 p4p, 163 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by The Hammer. Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright looks to land a strike but Kamogawa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Kamogawa is keeping the position.
Kamogawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartwright 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for a sweep. Not yet Cartwright, not yet.
Cartwright pulls Kamogawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamogawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamogawa stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamogawa swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kamogawa manages to get to full guard.
Kamogawa keeping full guard, as Cartwright tries to pass.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamogawa looking to control.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamogawa is retaining full guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Kamogawa's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamogawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamogawa gets caught napping as Cartwright dives in and scores a takedown. Kamogawa manages to retain guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamogawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright 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.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Cartwright's head. It's preventing any offense from Cartwright, at least for the moment.
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamogawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamogawa keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamogawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smashy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamogawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamogawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Kamogawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cartwright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartwright stays in close to Kamogawa's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright moves out of range as Kamogawa strikes.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Cartwright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamogawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamogawa misses with the combination.
Cartwright clinches up against the cage.
Cartwright manages to pull guard.
Cartwright has his hands on Kamogawa's head, controlling the position.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamogawa is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamogawa preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamogawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
Cartwright gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Kamogawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamogawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Cartwright has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kamogawa.
Cartwright tries to pull guard but Kamogawa won't allow it.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cartwrights head.
Kamogawa misses with the head strike.
Cartwright is trying to pull guard but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smashy Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright cracks Kamogawa with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Kamogawa defends easily.
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 Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kamogawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartwright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamogawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright throws a strike aimed at the side of Kamogawa's head but Kamogawa avoids it well.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cartwright with the ground and pound but Kamogawa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cartwright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamogawa gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamogawa dodges the ground and pound from Cartwright.
Genji Kamogawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Cartwright crashes against the mat.
Cartwright misses with the ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cartwright is trying to ground and pound but Kamogawa uses the momentary lack of control by Cartwright to regain half guard.
Kamogawa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cartwright.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright works over Kamogawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamogawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamogawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamogawa looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cartwright showed some decent athleticism there.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright is just content to waste time from the top position. Kamogawa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cartwright, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
A relieved looking Smashy Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 856 p4p, 1047 weight class) and Qing Wu (ranked 117 p4p, 142 weight class). Qing Wu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Solid boxing
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qing Wu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu lands the left hand.
Dinklage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dinklage clinches up with Wu and pushes him back against the cage.
Wu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dinklage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wu.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Dinklage turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dinklage manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dinklage is working Wu over with some ground and pound from side control.
 It looks like Qing Wu has been cut.
Dinklage tries to advance to mount but Wu denies him.
Wu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That has opened up Qing Wu's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage advances to full mount.
Dinklage lands a big shot there that rocks Wu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Qing Wu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Qing Wu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Dinklage!
Dan Dinklage 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dancer (ranked 965 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Purple Aki (ranked 140 p4p, 190 weight class). Lesley Dancer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Purple Aki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lesley Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Purple Aki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aki slips under a jab.
Dancer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aki's head.
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Dancer gets a clinch.
Dancer lands a shot to the body.
Aki fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Dancer.
A shot in the inside from Dancer.
Dancer scores with a shot to the side of Aki's head.
Aki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dancer lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Aki is rocked!
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aki is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
Aki is working for takedown but Dancer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lesley Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Dancer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dancer is leaning against Aki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aki looks winded!
Dancer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dancer.
Dancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dancer lands with a left to the head.
Dancer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aki with a big uppercut! Aki tries to clinch up but Dancer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aki to the mat! Aki covers up and Dancer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lesley Dancer!
After winning the bout, Lesley Dancer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Purple Aki had this to say: 'I clearly felt a tap! The whole island is corrupt he had more vasoline on him then two puffs going at it on a saturday night '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Silva (ranked 848 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Fotu Veainu (ranked 115 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fotu Veainu enters 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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fotu Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Veainu misses.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Veainu sprawls and moves away.
Veainu looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Veainu sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Veainu is working away.
Veainu is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Veainu is defending the position.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veainu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Silva has hold of Veainu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Veainu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Veainu is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva avoids the attempt from Veainu to control.
Veainu has given up his back here.
Will Silva go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working for a choke but Veainu is defending well.
Veainu trying to control the hands but Silva won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is looking to control Veainu but Veainu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silva is trying to stick to Veainu's back but Veainu is turning into Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Veainu.
Veainu is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top!
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Veainu has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Veainu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Veainu trying to control here.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Veainu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Veainu is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veainu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veainu is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Veainu defends it.
Veainu wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control. Veainu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Veainu actively working from the bottom here.
Veainu actively working from the bottom here.
Silva moves into full mount! Veainu won't be happy about that!
Veainu is just holding on here. Silva manages to take his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Veainu manages to turn into his guard.
Veainu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Veainu tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Veainu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva controlling the action here.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Veainu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva has hold of Veainu's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Veainu seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Veainu is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Veainu is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 570 p4p, 373 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 84 p4p, 52 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honkanen shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honkanen.
Frank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Honkanen manages to circle out of the way.
Honkanen misses with a hook
and Frank moves into the clinch.
Frank wants the takedown. Honkanen is fighting it off but Frank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Honkanen's guard against the cage.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Honkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frank is aware though and is defending well.
Frank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Honkanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frank gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Frank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Honkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Frank scoring with punches and elbows.
Honkanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Frank grinds an elbow into Honkanen's temple.
Honkanen wants to control but Frank postures up.
Honkanen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Frank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Honkanen has hold of Frank's hands but Frank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Honkanen is looking for a sweep. Frank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Honkanen has hold of Frank's hands but Frank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Honkanen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Honkanen wants to improve his position but Frank is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Honkanen is rocked!
Honkanen wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
Honkanen is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Frank lands a big elbow - Honkanen is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Frank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
After winning the bout, Everest Frank 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nightey Knights (ranked 677 p4p, 426 weight class) and Robbie Hall (ranked 38 p4p, 22 weight class). Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Andy Shauf: The Magician kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Nightey Knights has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nightey Knights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Knights darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knights to keep the fight standing.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall tries to pull guard but Knights won't allow it.
Hall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Knights blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall won't allow Knights to sweep him here.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knights is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall 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.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Knights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knights works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Knights is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knights trying to control from the bottom.
Knights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Knights is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Knights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Knights is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knights's head.
Knights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
Knights has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knights defends it well.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Knights defends the submission attempt.
Knights is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knights regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hall.
Hall postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Knights wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Knights has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab, jab by Knights - just one landing.
Knights doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
Knights clinches up against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Knights.
Hall tightens his grip and picks Knights up, before dumping him to the ground. Knights manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Hall stands and throws Knights's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hall tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall working the ground and pound but Knights is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Hall.
Hall throws an elbow but Knights slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hall has an Americana. Knights didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 103 p4p, 311 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 18 p4p, 46 weight class). Pjetlic has chosen Legend as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Vargas.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Vargas tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Vargas's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pjetlic catches Vargas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pjetlic's elbow.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Vargas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pjetlic's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Vargas.
Vargas with a knee to the head.
Vargas lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Maro Pjetlic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas tries a body shot but Pjetlic blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Vargas fails to land.
Pjetlic is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pjetlic prevents a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pjetlic looks winded!
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Vargas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pjetlic.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas is leaning against Pjetlic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is working Pjetlic over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pjetlic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas pushes Pjetlic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas lands a knee to the head.
Pjetlic takes a shot to the head.
Pjetlic takes a shot to the head.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vargas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Pjetlic won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a body shot.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Pjetlic backwards.
Vargas presses Pjetlic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
Vargas lands a knee to the body.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Pjetlic's ribcage.
Vargas pushes Pjetlic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vargas lands a left hand.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas cracks Pjetlic with a nice body shot.
Pjetlic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas pushes Pjetlic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vargas.
A left hand lands to the body for Vargas.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vargas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Pjetlic drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Arturo Vargas!
A very excited looking Arturo Vargas 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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