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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaimie Hopson (ranked 2817 p4p, 4734 weight class) and Ethan Gracie (ranked 363 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaimie Hopson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hopson counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks winded!
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hopson lands a big right hand that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! Hopson stays standing though and waves Gracie back to his feet!
 Gracie is rocked!
 It looks like Ethan Gracie has been cut.
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!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaimie Hopson!
Post fight, an emotional Jaimie Hopson said 'Honestly way too fucking easy... Anything De Rossi can do... I can do better.'.
In defeat, Ethan Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thats three losses in a row, it sucks. It really does, i'm gonna take some time off and think about if I wanna do this again. Til next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zimmer Zubov (ranked 1566 p4p, 2490 weight class) and Ihme Mies (ranked 230 p4p, 353 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zimmer Zubov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ihme Mies!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies misses with a wild combination.
Mies misses with a few strikes there.
Mies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mies closes the distance and clinches.
Zubov lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ihme Mies has been cut.
Zubov blocks an elbow strike from Mies.
Zubov blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zubov.
Mies tries a body shot but Zubov blocks it.
Mies throws a punch but it's blocked by Zubov.
Mies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mies lands an uppercut.
Zubov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mies takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mies misses with a punch to the body.
Zubov misses with a knee to the head.
Zubov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zubov leaning against his opponent.
Mies has a couple of punches blocked by Zubov.
Zubov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mies has Zubov up against the cage in a clinch.
Zubov has clasped his hands together around Mies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mies defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies is trying to control Zubov's posture but Zubov avoids it.
Zubov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zubov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mies keeps working.
Zubov working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zubov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mies takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mies tries to escape but Zubov is in control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mies is looking for a sweep.
Zubov controls the position.
Mies gets back to half guard.
Zubov working Mies over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zubov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mies controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zubov wants to control but Mies is keeping him busy.
Zubov working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zubov wanted to stand there but Mies had control of the position.
Mies wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mies keeping moving, preventing Zubov from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
A leg kick checked by Zubov.
Zubov rushes Mies and presses him up against the cage.
Mies stalling.
Mies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mies is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zubov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zubov rushes Mies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zubov.
Zubov connects with a knee to the head.
Mies looks winded!
Nice elbow from Zubov.
Mies throws an elbow but it misses.
Mies is trying to maintain a safe position but Zubov gets an underhook and turns Mies into the cage.
Mies misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zimmer Zubov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ihme Mies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zubov throws a head kick that half lands.
Zubov closes the distance and clinches.
Mies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mies misses with an elbow over the top.
Come on Mies - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zubov blocks an elbow strike from Mies.
Mies misses with an elbow over the top.
Zubov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mies misses with a two punch combination.
Mies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zubov.
Zubov is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zubov gets control of Mies's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zubov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mies controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mies tries to free his leg and advance position but Zubov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies stays in close to Zubov's body and controls the position.
Zubov wants to stand but Mies is controlling the position.
Zubov working for a triangle but Mies defends it easily.
Mies is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Mies won't allow Zubov to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mies throws a one two combo.
Zubov tries to clinch there but Mies circles away.
Mies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mies. Zubov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Zubov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zubov dodges the punch combination from Mies.
Ihme Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zubov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zubov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zubov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mies is breathing heavily.
Mies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mies wants to stall.
Mies lands an uppercut.
Zubov lands an elbow inside.
Mies manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zubov is one step ahead there.
Zubov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mies has momentary wrist control but Zubov slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mies is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zubov is controlling him.
Mies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zubov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Zubov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zubov landing some decent shots from guard.
Zubov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mies is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ihme Mies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ihme Mies's cut.
That's time! Zubov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zubov is looking to clinch but Mies is avoiding it.
Zubov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mies feints a jab promting Zubov to slip. Mies then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zubov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zubov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mies as he jumps to the side.
Ihme Mies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mies scores with a nice head shot.
Zubov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mies jabs at Zubov's body.
Mies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zubov is fending him off so far but Mies persists. Nope, Zubov circles away and we're back to standing.
Zubov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mies, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zubov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zubov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mies stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies misses with a hook. Zubov ducked under it nicely.
Zubov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zubov tries to clinch but Mies moves out of range.
Mies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubov tries to clinch there but Mies circles away.
Mies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zimmer Zubov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mies cracks Zubov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zubov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Mies scores with a four punch combination!
Zubov tries to clinch up but Mies circles away and keeps his distance.
Mies is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zubov with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zubov shoots in but Mies avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Mies as he connects with a hook.
Mies fails with a takedown attempt.
Zubov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zubov closes the distance but Mies moves to the side
and Mies counters with a left to the body.
Zubov throws a head kick that misses.
Mies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zubov darts in looking for a takedown but Mies gets double underhooks and turns Zubov into the cage.
Mies blocks a body shot from Zubov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zubov.
Mies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mies!
Mies scores with a three punch combo!
Zubov is looking to clinch.
Zubov ducks right into an uppercut from Mies.
Zimmer Zubov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zubov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mies tries to avoid it but Zubov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mies to the ground. Mies escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zubov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zubov is able to avoid easily.
Mies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Mies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zubov backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubov tries to clinch
and Mies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zubov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zubov looks to clinch
and Zubov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zubov dodges the punch combination from Mies.
Mies just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZubov.
Mies throws a right and a left that Zubov avoids nicely.
Zubov tries to clinch but Mies is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ihme Mies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mies 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ihme Mies!
Ihme Mies really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Miller (ranked 2688 p4p, 2570 weight class) and Iwin Alot (ranked 263 p4p, 252 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody better call his momma. Alot has chosen Return of the mack 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwin Alot!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alot shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alot was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alot tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Alot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Alot trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alot's guard! Nice work there by Miller!
Alot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alot working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alot working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.
Alot looking to control.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miller defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alot working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller postures up.
Alot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alot has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Alot looking for a sweep. Not yet Alot, not yet.
Alot is trying to keep Miller in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Alot is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Alot is trying to keep Miller in close.
Alot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Alot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alot has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwin Alot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Alot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alot on the ground.
Alot advances position into side control!
Alot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Alot wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Alot.
Miller wants to control but Alot postures up.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alot.
Miller being controlled for a moment.
Alot throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Alot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alot tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Alot wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to control Alot's posture but Alot avoids it.
Alot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alot scoring with punches and elbows.
Alot throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Alot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Alot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Alot trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iwin Alot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Alot tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Alot blocking some punches.
Alot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Alot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alot tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alot wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Alot postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Alot trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Alot looking to pass the guard.
Alot wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Felix Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iwin Alot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alot is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Felix Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alot tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alot jumps into guard, dragging Miller to the mat.
Alot is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Miller frees his head nicely. Oh but Alot has switched to an armbar! Miller is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Iwin Alot!
A relieved looking Iwin Alot 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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Paulo DaSilva really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Zhao Ming was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max House (ranked 4966 p4p, 3780 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 498 p4p, 444 weight class). House's entrance music is HonestKey- Keep Fightin'. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
House swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max House has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Diaz.
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Diaz crashes against the mat.
Diaz working away.
Diaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Diaz misses with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Diaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Diaz scores with a takedown into House's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz gets to his feet. House looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from House.
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
House manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
House throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling House to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and House counters with a straight right hand.
House throws a body shot but no joy.
House definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
House lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by House.
House appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
House was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
House slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like House was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
House lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by House.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz looks up at the clock. Bad move! House lands a right hand from hell, dropping Diaz. House pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max House!
A victorious Max House thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagir Magomedov (ranked 3550 p4p, 3859 weight class) and Cilli Dinler (ranked 428 p4p, 449 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dinler's choice of entrance music: Paperplanes - M.I.A.. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cilli Dinler enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tagir Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cilli Dinler!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinler throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinler throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dinler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Dinler throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinler avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Dinler scores with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Dinler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dinler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cilli Dinler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws a series of punches but Dinler moves out of range.
Magomedov lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Dinler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dinler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magomedov works over Dinler's head and body with a nice combination.
Dinler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dinler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Cilli Dinler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Dinler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Dinler.
Magomedov rushes Dinler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dinler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dinler manages to break the clinch.
Dinler throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dinler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dinler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A right-left combo lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dinler.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dinler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinler walks into a jab.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dinler.
Dinler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov is looking to slow Dinler down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dinler throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dinler - that will leave a mark!
Sloppy strikes from Dinler. Those never looked like landing.
Dinler throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses.
Dinler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinler misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dinler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dinler manages to break the clinch.
Dinler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Dinler's ribs.
Magomedov throws a head kick that Dinler semi-blocks.
Dinler throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dinler pinned against the cage. Dinler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov darts in and clinches Dinler up against the cage.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Magomedov sizes up Dinler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinler throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Dinler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Dinler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinler throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tagir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dinler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Magomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dinler tries a head kick but it misses.
Dinler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Dinler does no damage.
Dinler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dinler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Dinler.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinler.
Dinler looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Dinler throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinler backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov lands with a slapping head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dinler!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Magomedov both land. Nice combination.
Dinler throws a sloppy head kick and Magomedov moves out of range easily.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Dinler throws a lazy head kick
and Magomedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Magomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dinler can do to turn this around?
Magomedov rushes Dinler and presses him up against the cage.
Dinler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Dinler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Dinler trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dinler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dinler prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Dinler prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Dinler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tagir Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov is trying to push Dinler away but Dinler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tagir Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dinler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dinler misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dinler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Dinler misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tagir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dinler. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinler.
As Dinler looks to move away, Magomedov throws a big counter combo but Dinler just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Magomedov backs off Dinler throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Dinler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Dinler avoids it well.
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dinler.
Tagir Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
Dinler slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinler tries to land a front kick but Magomedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dinler circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinler backs up against the cage.
Dinler throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
A head kick from Dinler lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov throws a right hand that Dinler ducks under and follows up with a left that Dinler also avoids with ease.
Dinler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crunch! Dinler slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Dinler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Dinler follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dinler lands with a kick to the temple. Magomedov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cilli Dinler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Magomedov duly obliges.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Dinler's ribs.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Dinler against the cage.
Dinler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov scores with a one two! Dinler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Magomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dinler's waist but Dinler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedov off to one side.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Magomedov stalks Dinler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dinler's face. Dinler staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Dinler.
Dinler slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
As Magomedov backs off Dinler throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dinler back to the cage. Magomedov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinler misses with a head kick.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Dinler against the cage.
Magomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dinler to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tagir Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
Dinler breaks the clinch.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Dinler.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Dinler.
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dinler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Dinler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Dinler throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Dinler misses with a double jab.
Magomedov punishes Dinler's body with a nice straight punch.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinler throws a head kick but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Dinler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dinler looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dinler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dinler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinler scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov dodges the punch combination from Dinler.
Magomedov works over Dinler's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Dinler misses.
Magomedov lands a slapping body shot.
Dinler throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov lands the left hand.
Magomedov moves into the clinch.
Magomedov pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Dinler controlling him for the moment.
Dinler prevents Magomedov from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dinler is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to control but Dinler passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dinler lands a nice short elbow.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Magomedov has hold of Dinler's hands but Dinler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tagir Magomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tagir Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Pearson (ranked 4504 p4p, 3385 weight class) and Ethan Hunt (ranked 474 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Greg Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pearson momentarily.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pearson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pearson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hunt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pearson 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.
Pearson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to stand but Pearson is controlling the position.
Hunt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pearson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pearson distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pearson lands a couple of digs.
Pearson cracks Hunt with a solid left hand.
Pearson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pearson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Hunt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunt will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pearson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pushing Pearson's head away, looking to escape. Pearson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pearson lands a nice forearm strike.
Pearson scores with punches from side control.
Pearson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hunt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pearson gets to mount! Hunt was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pearson with good strikes from the mount here!
Pearson controlling from mount.
Hunt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Pearson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Pearson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearson 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.
Hunt stands up over Pearson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Pearson works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Pearson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pearson slips nicely into half guard.
Pearson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pearson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pearson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hunt scores with a jab. Pearson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hunt is working Pearson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Pearson has wrist control.
Pearson looking to control.
Greg Pearson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pearson has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pearson has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson has his feet on Hunt's thighs here. He's pushed Hunt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hunt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greg Pearson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snorri Skarphedinsson (ranked 3047 p4p, 2906 weight class) and Austin Weaver (ranked 384 p4p, 371 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snorri Skarphedinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skarphedinsson.
Good work by Skarphedinsson as he checks the leg kick.
Skarphedinsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weaver.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Weaver misses.
Weaver throws a nice looking combination but Skarphedinsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skarphedinsson misses with a hook
letting Weaver counter with a right hand.
Weaver lunges at Skarphedinsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skarphedinsson's hand.
Weaver scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Skarphedinsson misses with a hook
and Weaver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skarphedinsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skarphedinsson misses with a low kick.
Snorri Skarphedinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skarphedinsson is looking to land body kicks.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Skarphedinsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weaver catches Skarphedinsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been told by Skarphedinsson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarphedinsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weaver.
Skarphedinsson moves forwards but Weaver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weaver clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarphedinsson stalling in the clinch but Weaver improves position.
Skarphedinsson tries to break free but Weaver pushes him back against the cage.
Skarphedinsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weaver pushes Skarphedinsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skarphedinsson breaks the clinch.
Skarphedinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Skarphedinsson misses
and Weaver counters with a leg kick.
Weaver clinches.
Skarphedinsson tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
Skarphedinsson lands a body punch.
Skarphedinsson blocks the elbow strike.
Weaver lands a body shot.
Skarphedinsson is breathing heavily.
Weaver lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weaver takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Weaver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skarphedinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weaver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skarphedinsson back to the cage. Weaver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weaver lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver lands with a cross.
 Skarphedinsson is rocked!
Weaver lands an uppercut, right on the button! Skarphedinsson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Austin Weaver!
A relieved looking Austin Weaver 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ewgenju Scorfna (ranked 2260 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Pinky Eye (ranked 297 p4p, 238 weight class). Eye has chosen Antti Tuisku - Grind mayhem as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pinky Eye enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewgenju Scorfna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pinky Eye!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorfna gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eye counters with a shoot takedown. Scorfna fights it but they end up in guard.
Scorfna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scorfna is pulling down on Eye's head. It's preventing any offense from Eye, at least for the moment.
Eye looking to pass the guard.
Scorfna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorfna is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Eye rolls with it to try and escape but Scorfna cranks on the arm and Eye is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ewgenju Scorfna!
Ewgenju Scorfna gave a mention to Seventh Circle Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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