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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sideways Pete (ranked 6060 p4p, 25344 weight class) and Hugh Jaqueman (ranked 535 p4p, 561 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sideways Pete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugh Jaqueman!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete gets caught flat footed, as Jaqueman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pete keeping moving, preventing Jaqueman from controlling successfully.
Jaqueman distracts Pete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jaqueman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaqueman landing some decent shots from guard.
Pete keeping moving, preventing Jaqueman from controlling successfully.
Pete controls Jaqueman momentarily but Jaqueman frees himself.
Jaqueman trying to control but Pete is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqueman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaqueman postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqueman is fighting to break Pete's control of his arms but Pete is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jaqueman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pete preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jaqueman wants to control from the top but Pete keeps moving.
Jaqueman tries to free his leg and advance position but Pete is retaining full guard.
Jaqueman stands up over Pete, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaqueman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pete has his foot on Jaqueman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaqueman works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaqueman wants to control from the top but Pete keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pete forces Jaqueman back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaqueman takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Hugh Jaqueman has been cut.
Jaqueman gets control of Pete's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jaqueman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaqueman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pete blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaqueman.
Jaqueman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaqueman in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaqueman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jaqueman is trying to control. Pete wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete trying to get back to full guard but Jaqueman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jaqueman working for a guillotine from mount but Pete is in no mood to give up.
Pete tries to hold on but Jaqueman postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poor strikes thrown by Jaqueman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jaqueman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pete tries to lock up and control but Jaqueman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pete looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jaqueman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jaqueman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pete because Jaqueman loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jaqueman is nestled in close to Pete, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jaqueman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pete is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jaqueman trying to control from Pete's half guard. Pete has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jaqueman has gone for a leg lock! Pete slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jaqueman's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Jaqueman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugh Jaqueman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pete moves into the clinch.
Pete comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pete on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaqueman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pete uses from the top position.
Jaqueman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaqueman, not yet.
Pete slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete postures up.
Pete seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pete trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaqueman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaqueman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pete manages to get himself to full guard.
Pete has his feet on Jaqueman's thighs here. He's pushed Jaqueman 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! Jaqueman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sideways Pete!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 4949 p4p, 6092 weight class) and Jing Jing Li (ranked 470 p4p, 541 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jing Jing Li!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chukwuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Li.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chukwuma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Li tries a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks it.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Chukwuma is blocking nicely.
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Chukwuma's ribcage.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li connects with a knee to the head.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Chukwuma's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a knee to the head.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Chukwuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chukwuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Chukwuma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks with his arms.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike.
Chukwuma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Chukwuma tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chukwuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Chukwuma lands a right hand.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks with his arms.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma misses with a knee to the head.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chukwuma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chukwuma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chukwuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Li landing knees to the head.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Jing Li dominated that round.
That's time! Chukwuma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Li in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Chukwuma's ribcage.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Li lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chukwuma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chukwuma avoids it.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Chukwuma lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chukwuma obliges.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li avoiding damage as Chukwuma throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li blocking some punches.
Chukwuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Jing Jing Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Li lands a knee to the body.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chukwuma misses with some punches.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Li tries to land a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks with his arms.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Li crunches a lovely knee into Chukwuma's ribcage.
Chukwuma can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Chukwuma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike.
Li prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chukwuma is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chukwuma digs a right hand underneath Li's ribcage. Li let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Chukwuma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chukwuma.
It looks like Jing Jing Li has been cut.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
Li scores with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Chukwuma struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Chukwuma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chukwuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chukwuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma misses with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jing Jing Li's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chukwuma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Li throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li misses with a knee strike.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chukwuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chukwuma lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
Chukwuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Chukwuma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Li blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Chukwuma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Li with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chukwuma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Li has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Li.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the body.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Li throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chukwuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Chukwuma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Chukwuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Li missing with knees to the body.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chukwuma pushes Li back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Chukwuma managing to block the knees to the body from Li.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chukwuma misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chukwuma is defending well for now.
Chukwuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chukwuma avoiding damage as Li throws knees to the body.
Li with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses.
Li blocking some punches.
Chukwuma misses with a body punch.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chukwuma looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Chukwuma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chukwuma connects with a knee to the head.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chukwuma connects with a nasty looking knee right to Li's face.
Chukwuma gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Li landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Chukwuma misses with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Chukwuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li blocks the elbow strike.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li trying to land knees to the body.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Chukwuma avoids the damage to the body.
Chukwuma scores with a knee to the head.
Chukwuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Li's defenses.
Li tries a knee to the head but Chukwuma blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chukwuma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
A very excited looking Tinashe Chukwuma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gellir Signarsson (ranked 4885 p4p, 4881 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 489 p4p, 488 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gellir Signarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Signarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gravas moves in looking to clinch but Signarsson pushes him off.
Signarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Signarsson throws a leg kick but Gravas checks it.
Gravas flicks out a counter leg kick but Signarsson steps away.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Signarsson blocks the body kick.
Signarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gravas just manages to avoid it.
Signarsson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses.
Signarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Signarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Signarsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Gravas avoided it.
Gravas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Signarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Gellir Signarsson has been cut.
Signarsson is trying to pull guard but Gravas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signarsson fails to pull guard.
Signarsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gellir Signarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Signarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gravas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas lands a knee to the body.
Signarsson is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gravas throws an elbow but misses.
Gravas lands a knee to the head.
Gravas cracks Signarsson with a nice body shot.
Signarsson avoiding damage as Gravas throws knees to the body.
Gravas lands a knee to the head.
Gravas trying to land knees to the body.
Gravas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 Signarsson is rocked!
Gravas lands a nice knee to the body.
Gravas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Signarsson backwards.
Oh Signarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravas looking to throw knees to the head but Signarsson is blocking nicely.
Gravas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Signarsson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gravas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gravas crunches a lovely knee into Signarsson's ribcage.
Gravas misses with a knee to the head.
Gravas misses with a knee strike.
Gravas lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gravas.
Gravas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas landing knees to the head.
Gravas has Signarsson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Signarsson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Gravas - that's hurt Signarsson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Signarsson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Signarsson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Latka Gravas!
Our winner, Latka Gravas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between See How Fook (ranked 3274 p4p, 5139 weight class) and Andrew Callaghan (ranked 422 p4p, 539 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, See How Fook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callaghan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Callaghan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fook sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Fook lands.
Fook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Callaghan on the side of the head.
We've been told by Fook's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Callaghan tries to move into range but Fook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Callaghan tries to clinch up.
Callaghan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fook sprawls well. Fook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Callaghan gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fook, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fook lands with a nice body punch.
Fook tests Callaghan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fook lands a nice shot that snaps Callaghan's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fook stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fook cracks a nice hook into Callaghan's ribs.
Callaghan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fook was well out of range. Poor timing from Callaghan.
Fook cracks Callaghan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fook lunges at Callaghan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Callaghan's hand.
Fook tests Callaghan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Callaghan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fook is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Callaghan takes one on the button.
Callaghan shoots in for a takedown but Fook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
See How Fook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Callaghan.
Fook lands a nice hook to Callaghan's body. Callaghan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fook dips to his left and cracks Callaghan with an uppercut!
Callaghan shoots in looking for a takedown. Fook tries to sprawl out of it but Callaghan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Callaghan walks into a straight right hand from Fook.
See How Fook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callaghan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Callaghan is rocked!
Fook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fook scores with a punch to the head.
Callaghan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fook finish him?
Fook lands with an overhand left.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fook! Callaghan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). See How Fook!
A very excited looking See How Fook made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dookie PooPoo (ranked 3215 p4p, 5088 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 438 p4p, 543 weight class). Dookie PooPoo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacks Sole's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dookie PooPoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PooPoo throws a big shot that misses.
Sole with a nice calf kick.
PooPoo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from PooPoo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sole has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sole and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole is trying to counter with his kicks.
PooPoo loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
Sole with the inside leg kick.
PooPoo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sole flicks out a counter leg kick but PooPoo steps away.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PooPoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
PooPoo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sole.
PooPoo blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sole.
PooPoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
PooPoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Sole has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as PooPoo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PooPoo moves away from the strike by Sole.
Sole lands with a nice body kick.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole thumps PooPoo with a low kick.
Sole lands a nice looking body kick.
Sole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt PooPoo.
PooPoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PooPoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PooPoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
PooPoo breaks from the clinch.
PooPoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sole circles away quickly and effectively.
Sole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
PooPoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sole.
PooPoo keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from PooPoo does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from PooPoo.
Sole is trying to counter with his kicks.
PooPoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
PooPoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Sole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses PooPoo's sensitive parts.
Sole tries to clinch but PooPoo moves away
and PooPoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
PooPoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
PooPoo throws a right hand that misses
and Sole counters with a body kick.
PooPoo is breathing heavily.
Sole misses with an uppercut. PooPoo saw that one coming.
Sole closes the distance and clinches.
Sole unloads a knee to the mid-section. PooPoo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole lands an elbow just above PooPoo 's eye.
PooPoo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sole throws a head punch that misses.
PooPoo blocks the elbow strike.
Sole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PooPoo's defenses.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
PooPoo wants to get back to striking at distance but Sole won't allow it.
PooPoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole throws an elbow but it misses.
PooPoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Sole fails to land.
Sole lands an elbow inside that PooPoo shrugs off.
It looks like Dookie PooPoo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole gets through PooPoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PooPoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sole throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Sole.
PooPoo managing to block the knees to the body from Sole.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole has PooPoo pressed against the cage, preventing PooPoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
PooPoo dodges an elbow strike from Sole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PooPoo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dookie PooPoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PooPoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sole throws a low kick, looking for PooPoo's leg but PooPoo calmly moves out of range.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
PooPoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
PooPoo missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PooPoo moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
PooPoo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
Sole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
PooPoo throws a low kick but Sole moves out of range easily.
PooPoo jabs at Sole's body.
PooPoo misses with a hook. Sole ducked under it nicely.
PooPoo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PooPoo throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole forces PooPoo back against the cage and clinches.
PooPoo effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Sole fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PooPoo breaks from the clinch.
Sole scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PooPoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
PooPoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
PooPoo keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
PooPoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PooPoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sole counters with a leg kick.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but PooPoo is out of range and Sole settles back down.
PooPoo misses the jab.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and PooPoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole looks to throw the jab but PooPoo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PooPoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole with the inside leg kick.
Sole throws a lazy uppercut
and PooPoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from PooPoo.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sole. PooPoo shrugs it off though.
Sole tries to clinch up.
Sole with a nice calf kick.
PooPoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sole. That one must have hurt.
PooPoo tries to bum rush Sole with a series of wild strikes but Sole uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
PooPoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sole only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PooPoo throws a nice looking combination but Sole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sole looks to land a right hand but PooPoo moved out of range.
Sole scores with a kick to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. PooPoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sole instigates a clinch.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
PooPoo blocks an elbow strike from Sole.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole lands an elbow inside that PooPoo shrugs off.
PooPoo working hard to break the clinch.
PooPoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sole.
PooPoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sole has a couple of punches blocked by PooPoo.
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but PooPoo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
PooPoo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Sole.
Sole working aggressively here.
Jacks Sole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
Sole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
PooPoo managing to block the knees to the body from Sole.
Sole trying to land knees to the body.
PooPoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
PooPoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dookie PooPoo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from PooPoo.
Sole connects with a leg kick.
Sole delivers a nice body kick.
PooPoo misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
PooPoo blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from PooPoo does no damage.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PooPoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Sole.
Sole thumps PooPoo with a low kick.
Sole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
PooPoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like PooPoo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sole.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PooPoo.
PooPoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
PooPoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sole tries to clinch there but PooPoo circles away.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PooPoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
PooPoo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
PooPoo throws a hook but Sole avoids it easily.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
PooPoo misses with a looping right.
PooPoo throws a front kick aimed at Sole's knee but Sole avoids it well.
PooPoo ducks right into an uppercut from Sole.
Sole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PooPoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sole is looking to clinch but PooPoo is avoiding it.
Sole fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole defending well as PooPoo loads up on a big left hand.
PooPoo misses with an uppercut. Sole saw that one coming.
Sole thows a body kick. PooPoo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Sole drives through and clinches with PooPoo against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
PooPoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sole lands a nice elbow.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but PooPoo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PooPoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
Sole tries to throw a body punch but PooPoo avoids it by throwing Sole back against the cage.
Sole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sole lands an elbow that stopped PooPoo in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by PooPoo.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sole obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Sole.
Sole lands a nice elbow.
PooPoo blocks the elbow strike.
Sole lands an elbow that stopped PooPoo in his tracks for a moment.
Sole lands a nice elbow.
Sole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but PooPoo blocks it with crossed arms.
Dookie PooPoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sole lands a nice elbow.
PooPoo dodges an elbow strike from Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
PooPoo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
PooPoo blocks an elbow strike.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
PooPoo avoiding damage.
Sole scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
PooPoo dodges an elbow strike from Sole.
Sole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PooPoo's defenses.
PooPoo throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
A very excited looking Jacks Sole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Yamasaki (ranked 2258 p4p, 2741 weight class) and Andy Slappin (ranked 203 p4p, 247 weight class). The key to victory for Mario Yamasaki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Slappin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slappin tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Slappin tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slappin under the eye.
Slappin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Slappin.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Slappin moves in looking to clinch but Yamasaki pushes him off.
Yamasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slappin tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Slappin tries to clinch up but Yamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slappin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slappin! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slappin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slappin keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slappin controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki blocking some punches.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Slappin is controlling him.
Slappin stalling.
Slappin keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slappin keeps control of Yamasaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slappin lands an elbow just above Yamasaki 's eye.
Slappin has Yamasaki pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Slappin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slappin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yamasaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Slappin has him pressed against the cage.
Slappin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slappin tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamasaki is trying to push Slappin away but Slappin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Slappin.
Yamasaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slappin stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy Slappin.
Slappin tries to clinch there but Yamasaki circles away.
Yamasaki misses with an uppercut.
Slappin tries to clinch but Yamasaki is having none of it.
Yamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Slappin.
Yamasaki is looking to counter punch.
Slappin wants to clinch up but Yamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Slappin tries to clinch but Yamasaki moves out of range.
Yamasaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slappin's hands.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slappin under the eye.
Slappin walks into a jab.
Slappin tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamasaki misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slappin instigates a clinch.
Slappin struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamasaki controls his hands.
Yamasaki being controlled against the cage.
Slappin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yamasaki up against the cage.
Slappin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Slappin lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slappin tries a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks it.
Yamasaki blocks an elbow strike from Slappin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mario Yamasaki 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.
A punch lands to the side of Slappin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slappin is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Yamasaki throws a pinpoint strike between Slappin's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Slappin crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yamasaki scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Yamasaki!
A very excited looking Mario Yamasaki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Akamu (ranked 2540 p4p, 3404 weight class) and Anthony Prilla (ranked 279 p4p, 356 weight class). Akamu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Audioslave - Be Yourself. Anthony Prilla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Akamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Prilla!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Prilla.
Akamu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Prilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akamu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prilla manages to circle out of the way.
Prilla drives through with a takedown into Akamu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akamu holds on and takes a little breather.
Prilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Akamu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prilla content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prilla wants to control from the top but Akamu keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prilla throwing strikes but missing.
Akamu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akamu tries to get out of the position.
Prilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Prilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akamu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akamu closes the distance and clinches.
Prilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Akamu has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akamu.
Akamu works on Prilla's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prilla is trying to force a seperation but Akamu has the dominant position.
Prilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prilla is trying to force a seperation but Akamu has the dominant position.
Akamu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Akamu.
A body shot lands from Akamu.
Prilla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prilla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prilla looks winded!
Akamu lands with a light punch inside.
Akamu lands a nice uppercut.
Akamu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Akamu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akamu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akamu scores with a shoulder strike.
Akamu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akamu.
Prilla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akamu smiles and moves away.
Akamu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prillas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamu instigates a clinch.
Akamu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akamu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akamu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Akamu lands a nice uppercut.
Prilla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akamu lands a hook that snaps the head of Prilla backwards.
Prilla is rocked!
Akamu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Prilla to his knees! Akamu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Akamu!
An out of breath John Akamu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Hale (ranked 1726 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Terrence Gordy (ranked 151 p4p, 277 weight class). Hale comes into the arena with Tenggar Cavalry - Lone Wolf blaring out of the sound system. George Hale could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Terrence Gordy's chin.
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25
146
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25
145
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrence Gordy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hale misses with a low kick.
Gordy is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
Gordy tries to clinch up but Hale circles away and keeps his distance.
Hale is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordy.
Gordy wants to clinch up but Hale keeps it at a distance.
Hale swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordy.
Hale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hale pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hale scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordy is trying to pull guard but Hale has him pressed against the cage.
Hale pushes Gordy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hale lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordy is trying to pull guard but Hale turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gordy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hale just stands there and leans against the cage.
George Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrence Gordy.
Gordy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hale to keep the fight standing.
Gordy jumps guard.
Hale postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gordy is tightening it up a little... Hale has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hale reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hale taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gordy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Terrence Gordy!
Terrence Gordy is the new featherweight champion!
Terrence Gordy gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated George Hale had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors White Gorilla (1529) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 1967 p4p, 2761 weight class) and Kyle Nelson (ranked 212 p4p, 294 weight class). Big Boy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Boy working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Nelson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Boy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nelson defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Boy avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Big Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Boy misses the jab.
Nelson throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Nelson misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson slips under a jab from Boy.
As Boy backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Boy manages to avoid it all.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Boy.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Boy misses.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson slips under a jab from Boy.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Boy.
The crowd cheers as Boy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Boy as he connects with a hook.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Big Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Boy moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
Boy misses with a looping left.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Boy lands.
Boy misses with a left hand
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson cracks Boy with a good jab.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Boy manages to avoid easily.
Boy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson wants to take Boy's back here but Boy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boy on his heels. He'll look to pass Boy's guard now, I'm sure.
Boy keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nelson trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Boy is in no mood to give up.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Nelson trying to control but Boy is having none of it.
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.
Boy is trying to escape the mount but Nelson keeps good control and instead manages to take Boy's back.
Will Nelson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nelson misses with a punch to the head.
Nelson is cranking Boy's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Boy! He's tightened the choke and Boy is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Nelson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Chibaclov (ranked 1146 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Elijah Hill (ranked 152 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matteo Chibaclov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Hill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chibaclov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chibaclov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chibaclov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chibaclov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chibaclov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hill controls the pace.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard.
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chibaclov passes into side control.
Hill tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hill has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chibaclov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hill is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Matteo Chibaclov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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