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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Clappertron (ranked 4886 p4p, 5545 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 203 p4p, 225 weight class). Randal Clappertron has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clappertron scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhea misses the target.
Randal Clappertron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhea misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clappertron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhea. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Clappertron.
 It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Rhea wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Clappertron misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clappertron thuds his right hand into Rhea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clappertron can pounce on him.
Clappertron seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clappertron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clappertron cracks Rhea with an open hand slap.
That has opened up Ross Rhea's cut even more.
Rhea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clappertron swivels and escapes.
Randal Clappertron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Rhea.
Clappertron scores with a jab. Rhea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
 Rhea is rocked!
Clappertron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhea is still on wobbly legs! Can Clappertron finish him?
Clappertron lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randal Clappertron!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Panda (ranked 5011 p4p, 5251 weight class) and Zane Raven (ranked 235 p4p, 241 weight class). Raven has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Panda.
Panda controlling from side mount.
Raven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Panda trying to control the position but Raven is working away.
Raven is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raven is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Panda has his hands clasped together but Raven extends and breaks Panda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Raven.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Raven!
Zane Raven thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Gillis (ranked 3291 p4p, 4642 weight class) and Viktor Hughes (ranked 388 p4p, 476 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Gillis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Hughes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gillis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hughes wants to clinch.
Gillis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Gillis.
Gillis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Hughes.
Hughes lands a damaging elbow.
Gillis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillis takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Shane Gillis has been cut.
Gillis working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow just above Gillis 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Gillis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Gillis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
Gillis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hughes controls his hands.
Gillis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gillis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gillis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gillis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillis's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Gillis manages to pull guard.
Gillis working a defensive guard but Hughes passes into half guard.
Gillis manages to get to full guard.
Gillis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Gillis keeps moving.
Gillis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hughes passes into half guard.
Gillis is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gillis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gillis sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes trying to control the action but Gillis is working from the bottom.
Gillis is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gillis avoid being mounted?
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Gillis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gillis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gillis is looking for a triangle here but Hughes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hughes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gillis, who protects the arm well.
Gillis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gillis tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Gillis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viktor Hughes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gillis wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gillis misses with a punch to the body.
Gillis wants a takedown but no success here.
Gillis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gillis tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Gillis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Gillis circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gillis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Gillis stalls from top position.
Gillis working away.
Gillis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gillis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gillis but great work by Hughes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hughes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hughes just content to control the position.
Gillis is looking to regain half guard here but Hughes keeps moving and retains side control.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Gillis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gillis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillis is trying to control Hughes's posture but Hughes avoids it.
Hughes wants to control but Gillis is keeping him busy.
Gillis is looking for a sweep.
Hughes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gillis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gillis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gillis trying to control but Hughes postures up.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gillis is trying to get back to full guard.
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gillis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Hughes is taking a breather. Gillis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Gillis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shane Gillis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hughes moves into range and clinches up with Gillis.
Gillis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Gillis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shane Gillis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gillis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillis shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Gillis tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes lands a nice elbow.
 Gillis is rocked!
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Oh Gillis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Gillis back against the cage.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gillis.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Gillis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillis dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hughes is keeping busy.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow strike.
Gillis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Gillis.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillis is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hughes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillis's brow.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis misses with the head strike.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike.
Gillis wants a takedown.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gillis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Gillis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gillis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gillis dodges an elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Gillis.
Gillis blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Gillis avoids a wild elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis blocks an elbow strike from Hughes.
Gillis avoids the elbow strike from Hughes, against the cage.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hughes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gillis seems to have got his legs back now.
Gillis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes misses with an elbow over the top.
Gillis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gillis tries to score a body lock takedown but Hughes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Gillis misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Gillis! Hughes unloads with more strikes and Gillis sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Hughes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maskar Flugamine (ranked 3682 p4p, 4877 weight class) and Vadym Yashchenko (ranked 423 p4p, 487 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vadym Yashchenko!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flugamine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flugamine lands a couple of digs.
Flugamine lands a couple of elbows.
Yashchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yashchenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yashchenko is trying to control the position but Flugamine postures up.
Flugamine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flugamine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flugamine trying to control the position from guard on top but Yashchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashchenko doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yashchenko is on top in guard.
Flugamine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flugamine tries to get out of the position.
Yashchenko is working Flugamine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yashchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flugamine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yashchenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Flugamine has his hands on Yashchenko's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flugamine is on top in guard.
Yashchenko looking to control.
Yashchenko keeping moving, preventing Flugamine from controlling successfully.
Flugamine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yashchenko wants to sweep here but Flugamine controlling him for the moment.
Flugamine wants to control from the top but Yashchenko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flugamine trying to control the position from guard on top but Yashchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flugamine scoring with some ground and pound.
Flugamine postures up in Yashchenko's guard and throws a big left but Yashchenko blocks it.
Yashchenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flugamine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yashchenko controls Flugamine momentarily but Flugamine frees himself.
Flugamine stopping the sweep attempt from Yashchenko.
Flugamine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yashchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Flugamine throws a big elbow that misses.
Flugamine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yashchenko is on top in guard.
Flugamine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yashchenko is not content to let Flugamine control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flugamine lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flugamine lands a nice short elbow.
Flugamine trying to control from half guard but Yashchenko is working away.
Yashchenko tries to get to full guard but Flugamine has control of the leg.
Flugamine throwing shots but Yashchenko is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashchenko trying to control but Flugamine postures up.
Yashchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yashchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yashchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yashchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flugamine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Flugamine with a nice head shot there.
Flugamine content to stall in guard here.
Flugamine trying to control the position from guard on top but Yashchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flugamine chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Flugamine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maskar Flugamine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flugamine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yashchenko is on top in guard.
Yashchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flugamine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yashchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Flugamine is proving a slippery customer.
Yashchenko keeping full guard, as Flugamine tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flugamine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yashchenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flugamine lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yashchenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yashchenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yashchenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yashchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flugamine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yashchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Flugamine drops an elbow to the side of Yashchenko's head.
Yashchenko taking some punishment here, with Flugamine in his half guard.
Flugamine is trying to control the action in half guard but Yashchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yashchenko tries to roll over but Flugamine keeps him under control.
Flugamine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flugamine thows a huge punch but Yashchenko dodges it nicely.
Flugamine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yashchenko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yashchenko is pressing down on Flugamine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yashchenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yashchenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yashchenko won't allow Flugamine to sweep him here.
Yashchenko works over Flugamine with some ground and pound from guard.
Flugamine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yashchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yashchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flugamine trying to keep a closed guard but Yashchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Flugamine is adopting a defensive guard.
Flugamine strikes from his own guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine looking for a sweep. Not yet Flugamine, not yet.
Yashchenko postures up in Flugamine's guard and throws a big left but Flugamine blocks it.
Yashchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yashchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yashchenko throwing strikes from guard but Flugamine blocks nicely.
Flugamine trying to control the position.
Yashchenko trying to control but Flugamine is working from the bottom.
Flugamine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Flugamine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flugamine seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yashchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flugamine was well out of range. Poor timing from Yashchenko.
Maskar Flugamine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flugamine decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yashchenko trying to control but Flugamine postures up.
Flugamine content to control rather than advance.
Flugamine lands strikes from half guard.
Flugamine is trying to control. Yashchenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yashchenko wants to improve his position but Flugamine is controlling well.
Yashchenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yashchenko 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.
Flugamine with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maskar Flugamine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Flugamine feints and as Yashchenko raises his hands in defense, Flugamine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Flugamine stopping the sweep attempt from Yashchenko.
Yashchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yashchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flugamine's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flugamine is on top in guard.
Flugamine working some strikes from top position.
Yashchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flugamine is one step ahead there.
Flugamine throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yashchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Yashchenko, not yet.
Flugamine chips away with some ground and pound.
Yashchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Yashchenko, not yet.
Yashchenko has momentary wrist control but Flugamine slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yashchenko has momentary wrist control but Flugamine slips an elbow through the middle.
Flugamine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Flugamine is stalling in the full guard.
Yashchenko wants to sweep here but Flugamine controlling him for the moment.
Yashchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flugamine preventing the sweep.
Flugamine landing some decent shots from guard.
Flugamine working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yashchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flugamine throws a big elbow that misses.
Flugamine postures up in Yashchenko's guard and throws a big left but Yashchenko blocks it.
Yashchenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yashchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Flugamine landing with the ground and pound.
Flugamine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flugamine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yashchenko trying to keep a closed guard but Flugamine is proving a slippery customer.
Flugamine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yashchenko keeping moving, preventing Flugamine from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flugamine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yashchenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Flugamine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flugamine is in close to Yashchenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yashchenko throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Yashchenko working a defensive guard here.
Vadym Yashchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Yashchenko misses.
Flugamine shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yashchenko is trying to defend but Flugamine finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flugamine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yashchenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yashchenko is trying to get back to full guard.
Flugamine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yashchenko's thigh. Yashchenko counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Flugamine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yashchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yashchenko trying to control the position.
Flugamine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yashchenko has momentary wrist control but Flugamine slips an elbow through the middle.
Flugamine preventing the sweep.
Maskar Flugamine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flugamine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maskar Flugamine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flugamine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maskar Flugamine!
A victorious Maskar Flugamine 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius Jr (ranked 3395 p4p, 3430 weight class) and Paavo Vayrynen (ranked 355 p4p, 361 weight class). Gravius Jr comes to the cage accompanied by No Bullets Fly - Sabaton. Sellus Gravius Jr has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Vayrynen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravius Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vayrynen lands a slapping body shot.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vayrynen swings for the body but Gravius Jr moves out of range.
Vayrynen looking to score a takedown here. Gravius Jr is defending well but Vayrynen drives through and ends up in Gravius Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vayrynen is looking to pass into half guard but Gravius Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gravius Jr is in guard.
Gravius Jr preventing the sweep.
Gravius Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vayrynen's guard.
Vayrynen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gravius Jr has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gravius Jr manages to pass to side control!
Vayrynen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gravius Jr's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vayrynen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep. Gravius Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vayrynen actively working from the bottom here.
Gravius Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Vayrynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravius Jr pulls his head out easily.
Vayrynen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vayrynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravius Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravius Jr tries to stand and escape but Vayrynen is controlling the position.
Gravius Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen looking for submissions off his back.
Vayrynen looking for subs from the bottom but Gravius Jr mounts him!
Gravius Jr wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is holding on tight.
Vayrynen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vayrynen tries to reverse the position but Gravius Jr maintains control.
Vayrynen is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen tries to lock up and control but Gravius Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gravius Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vayrynen is working to get back to half guard.
Vayrynen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vayrynen is trying desperately to improve position.
Vayrynen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gravius Jr tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vayrynen is looking to improve his position but Gravius Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Gravius Jr stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vayrynen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gravius Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vayrynen misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gravius Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravius Jr motions for Vayrynen to come forward. Gravius Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vayrynen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gravius Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vayrynen is in Gravius Jr's guard.
Vayrynen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gravius Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gravius Jr has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gravius Jr manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gravius Jr drives through and clinches with Vayrynen against the cage.
Gravius Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vayrynen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vayrynen avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Vayrynen is blocking nicely.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Vayrynen looking to stall.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks it.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr working Vayrynen over with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vayrynen's face.
It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vayrynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vayrynen avoiding damage.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vayrynen has eaten all the pies!
Vayrynen wants to stall.
Vayrynen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vayrynen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gravius Jr has denied him.
Vayrynen is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vayrynen can do to turn this around?
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Vayrynen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gravius Jr, and another! Vayrynen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sellus Gravius Jr!
Sellus Gravius Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Hall (ranked 2828 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Herminos Lugnunum (ranked 301 p4p, 419 weight class). The key to victory for Jed Hall has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jed Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Herminos Lugnunum!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lugnunum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lugnunum is not content to let Hall control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugnunum is looking to reverse the position.
Lugnunum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!
Hall covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lugnunum thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lugnunum missing with punches from the back.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is taking damage to the body and head.
Lugnunum has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hall's body.
Lugnunum scores with punches to the body.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Hall defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lugnunum scores with strikes from the back.
Lugnunum is working the ground and pound. Can Hall escape?
Hall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hammer House of Horror, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lugnunum throwing sloppy strikes.
Lugnunum is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
Hall turns into Lugnunum and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall distracts Lugnunum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lugnunum is on top in guard.
Lugnunum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lugnunum works over Hall with some ground and pound from guard.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lugnunum scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lugnunum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Lugnunum trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Lugnunum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lugnunum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugnunum is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugnunum throwing strikes but missing.
Hall looking to control.
Lugnunum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lugnunum works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lugnunum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lugnunum is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Lugnunum throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lugnunum on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lugnunum drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Lugnunum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall has hold of Lugnunum's hands but Lugnunum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lugnunum throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herminos Lugnunum dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lugnunum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hall to the ground. Lugnunum is now in Hall's guard.
Hall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herminos Lugnunum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Lugnunum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lugnunum chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall has his hands on Lugnunum's head, controlling the position.
Lugnunum connects with a couple of short punches.
Lugnunum throwing strikes from guard but Hall blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugnunum postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Lugnunum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Lugnunum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugnunum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lugnunum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lugnunum is in close to Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Lugnunum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Lugnunum is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lugnunum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lugnunum lands a couple of digs.
Lugnunum is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lugnunum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugnunum stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall has control of Lugnunum's left arm, preventing Lugnunum from doing any damage.
Lugnunum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hall misses with a hook. Lugnunum ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Lugnunum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lugnunum keeps the fight on the outside.
Lugnunum shoots in but Hall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hall throws a jab when Lugnunum was well out of range.
Lugnunum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hall defends it well.
Hall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jed Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herminos Lugnunum.
Lugnunum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall works Lugnunum's body with a nice hook.
Lugnunum is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugnunum shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall gets a double leg takedown into Lugnunum's guard.
Lugnunum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugnunum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lugnunum 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.
Lugnunum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugnunum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugnunum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall working some strikes from top position.
Lugnunum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hall.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Lugnunum wants to hit a sweep here but Hall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lugnunum there!
Hall avoids the attempt from Lugnunum to control.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lugnunum is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lugnunum can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lugnunum tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lugnunum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!
Hall is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lugnunum.
Lugnunum throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hall trying to control the hands but Lugnunum breaks the grip.
Lugnunum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hall is in bad spot here.
Lugnunum is persistently looking for the submission but Hall is defending it well.
Hall tries to roll but Lugnunum sticks to his back.
Lugnunum connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hall to escape the position.
Lugnunum lands punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lugnunum misses with punches from the back.
Hall is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lugnunum struggling to land strikes to the head as Hall covers up.
Lugnunum punches Hall on the ear.
Lugnunum throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hall covering up well under a series of strikes from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum missing with punches from the back.
Lugnunum lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hall prevents Lugnunum from getting a body triangle.
Hall has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lugnunum.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but Lugnunum gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugnunum lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lugnunum.
Lugnunum softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lugnunum looking for the RNC.
Hall is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lugnunum working for a choke but Hall is defending well.
Lugnunum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lugnunum keeps control of the position as Hall tries to break free.
Hall is trying to remain composed but Lugnunum is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lugnunum thows a strike but Hall uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Hall as he ends up in Lugnunum 's guard!
Hall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lugnunum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lugnunum working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lugnunum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lugnunum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Lugnunum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lugnunum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hall wants to improve his position but Lugnunum is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Lugnunum throwing shots but Hall is blocking nicely.
Lugnunum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Lugnunum is very close to passing his half guard.
Lugnunum is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lugnunum to get the leverage.
Lugnunum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lugnunum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herminos Lugnunum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lugnunum 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herminos Lugnunum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Lett (ranked 2345 p4p, 3960 weight class) and Adam Lenz (ranked 292 p4p, 446 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Lett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Lenz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lenz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Lenz pulls guard effortlessly.
Lenz can't keep his opponent in guard - Lett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lenz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lett is looking for a kimura but Lenz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lett to get the leverage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lett is looking to advance position but Lenz won't allow it.
Lett winds up and cracks Lenz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lenz defends it well.
Lett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lett lands strikes from half guard.
Lett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lett is working for a kimura but Lenz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lenz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lett 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.
Lett lands strikes from half guard.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lenz tries to roll over but Lett keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lenz sees it coming and defends easily.
Lenz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lenz trying to control the position.
Lenz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lett wants to control from the top but Lenz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lett advances to half guard.
Lenz tries to roll over but Lett keeps him under control.
Lett working Lenz over with strikes.
Lenz is looking to improve his position.
Lett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lett working Lenz over with strikes.
Lenz is defending against the submission attempts here by Lett.
Lett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lett seems to be looking for submissions.
Lett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lenz is just riding it out for now. Lett eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lenz has hold of Lett's hands but Lett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lett wants to work for an arm triangle but Lenz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lett is looking for a kimura but Lenz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lett to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Lett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lett darts in looking for a takedown but Lenz gets double underhooks and turns Lett into the cage.
Lett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lenz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adam Lenz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lenz tries to avoid it but Lett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lenz to the ground. Lenz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Lett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lenz drives through with a takedown into Lett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lenz is aware though and is defending well.
Lett has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lenz doesn't defend quickly enough and Lett has managed to lock this one up! Can Lenz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lett on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Lett!
David Lett decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Aregood (ranked 2178 p4p, 2184 weight class) and Freaky Frank (ranked 272 p4p, 273 weight class). Freaky Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Aregood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freaky Frank!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aregood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frank cracks Aregood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aregood drops Frank with a beautiful combination! Frank stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aregood is looking for the KO!
Frank is rocked!
It looks like Freaky Frank has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aregood fakes the body blow, causing Frank to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Frank goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Aregood!
A very excited looking James Aregood 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicandro Aloisio (ranked 945 p4p, 741 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 53 p4p, 41 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nicandro Aloisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Munson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloisio moves out of range of the leg kick from Munson.
Aloisio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aloisio tries a low kick but Munson avoids it.
Munson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloisio misses with a body kick.
Munson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munson moves out of range as Aloisio strikes.
Aloisio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Munson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Munson backs away, Aloisio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aloisio was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Aloisio is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aloisio.
Munson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aloisio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicandro Aloisio.
Well Aloisio 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicandro Aloisio!
Our winner, Nicandro Aloisio, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Kelly (ranked 1171 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Junior Seto (ranked 165 p4p, 253 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bump and grind. Seto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Doors - Roadhouse Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 New York, Convicted Kelly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Seto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly wants to clinch up but Seto keeps it at a distance.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seto.
Seto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seto.
Seto takes an elbow to the temple.
Kelly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seto blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seto backwards.
Seto looking for a takedown.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seto managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seto's defenses.
Seto tightens his grip and picks Kelly up, before dumping him to the ground. Kelly manages to land in guard.
Seto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Seto passes Kelly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Seto is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Kelly trying to control from the bottom.
Seto moves into full mount! Kelly won't be happy about that!
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Seto wants to finish this one by submission but Kelly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seto.
Kelly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bloody death gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Seto avoids the attempt from Kelly to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seto lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seto working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kelly looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Seto! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Junior Seto!
Junior Seto is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Junior Seto 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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