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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dahir (ranked 5043 p4p, 5266 weight class) and Tyson Hargrave (ranked 490 p4p, 492 weight class). Hargrave has chosen Mastodon - High Road 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Dahir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Hargrave!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargrave with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dahir takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dahir tries for a takedown but Hargrave circles away easily
and Hargrave counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dahir closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dahir working the ground and pound from side control.
Hargrave is looking for a sweep.
Hargrave regains half guard.
Dahir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dahir passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hargrave!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahir content just to control the position here.
Hargrave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir landing strikes from the mount and Hargrave is in trouble!
Hargrave sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hargrave tries to roll over but Dahir keeps him under control.
Dahir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dahir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargrave is looking to control Dahir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hargrave avoid being mounted?
Dahir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave is looking to improve his position.
Dahir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hargrave's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hargrave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dahir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dahir has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dahir controlling the pace.
Dahir 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.
Hargrave blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dahir.
Hargrave is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahir winds up and cracks Hargrave with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hargrave looking for submissions off his back.
Dahir lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave is defending against the submission attempts here by Dahir.
Dahir working over Hargrave with some ground and pound. Hargrave looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Hargrave's temple.
Dahir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dahir drives through with a takedown into Hargrave's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dahir connects with a couple of short punches.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Hargrave's brow.
Dahir is pushing down on Hargrave's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hargrave is fighting to maintain full guard but Dahir has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dahir controlling the action here.
Dahir is nestled in close to Hargrave, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Omar Dahir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Dahir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hargrave is trying to get back to full guard.
Hargrave is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dahir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hargrave is refusing to be controlled, as Dahir sits in half guard.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dahir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hargrave can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Hargrave's temple.
Hargrave gets back to full guard.
Dahir throwing strikes from guard but Hargrave blocks nicely.
Dahir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dahir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hargrave for as long as he can get away with.
Hargrave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dahir defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir advances to half guard.
Dahir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dahir trying to mount his opponent but Hargrave defends it.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dahir trying to control from half guard but Hargrave is working away.
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.
Dahir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hargrave moves into full guard.
Dahir pushes down on Hargrave's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dahir 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.
Dahir is thwarting Hargrave's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Dahir seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hargrave taking some punishment here, with Dahir in his half guard.
Hargrave taking some punishment here, with Dahir in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dahir shoots in but no luck this time.
Dahir misses with a takedown
and Hargrave counters with a nice uppercut.
Dahir shoots in for a takedown but Hargrave shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Dahir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahir walks into a jab.
Hargrave moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Dahir goes down! Can Hargrave finish him!?
 Dahir is rocked!
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!
Dahir keeping moving, preventing Hargrave from controlling successfully.
Oh Dahir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hargrave is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hargrave wants to pass the guard but Dahir is keeping the position.
Dahir seems to have got his legs back now.
Hargrave wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir has Hargrave pulled in close to control his posture.
Hargrave is looking to advance position but Dahir has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dahir raining down shots from the mount!
Dahir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hargrave is looking to escape.
Omar Dahir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargrave is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dahir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hargrave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahir controlling from mount.
Tyson Hargrave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dahir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Hargrave really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dahir controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Hargrave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dahir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Dahir!
A victorious Omar Dahir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Juncker (ranked 3418 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Randy The Irritator (ranked 191 p4p, 196 weight class). Juncker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red Eyes by Zombie Hyperdrive. Gaston Juncker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gaston Juncker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Irritator!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juncker goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
Juncker blocks an uppercut.
The Irritator misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Irritator stalling in the clinch.
The Irritator lands a right hand.
Juncker jumps guard but The Irritator stands there with Juncker around his waist. Juncker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Irritator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Irritator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juncker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Irritator is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The Irritator pulls Juncker in close to his closed guard and prevents Juncker from doing any damage or advancing position.
The Irritator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juncker stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Irritator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juncker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juncker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juncker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Irritator wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The Irritator is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Juncker working the ground and pound but The Irritator is defending the strikes.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Irritator is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
The Irritator trying to remain calm as Juncker controls from the top position.
The Irritator is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Juncker landing a few strikes.
The Irritator is looking for a sweep.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
The Irritator is trying to escape the position but Juncker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juncker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Irritator can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker throws an elbow but The Irritator slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juncker working the ground and pound.
Juncker 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.
Juncker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Irritator tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position.
Juncker in the domination position with The Irritator hanging on.
Juncker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Irritator, who protects the arm well.
The Irritator felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaston Juncker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juncker or perhaps it was just good defense by The Irritator, which made it look bad.
The Irritator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Irritator wants to clinch but Juncker slips to the side
and Juncker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Irritator!
Juncker working away.
Juncker takes a little break here. The Irritator wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The Irritator struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Irritator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Juncker off and has taken his back!
The Irritator not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
The Irritator trying to control momentarily.
Juncker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Irritator can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Irritator keeps control of the position easily here as Juncker tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that The Irritator has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Irritator looking to break Juncker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Juncker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise The Irritator will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Juncker trying to control the hands but The Irritator breaks the grip.
The Irritator working for a choke but Juncker is defending well.
Juncker is in a bad position with The Irritator working for a choke. Juncker manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Juncker wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is really struggling to control The Irritator but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The Irritator controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
The Irritator pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
The Irritator working a defensive guard here.
Juncker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juncker postures up.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The Irritator keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
The Irritator looking to control.
The Irritator has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Irritator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Irritator working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
The Irritator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Juncker tries for a takedown but The Irritator circles away easily
and The Irritator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Irritator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but The Irritator shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
Juncker fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Juncker is defended easily by The Irritator.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy The Irritator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Juncker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Irritator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaston Juncker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juncker wants to clinch.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Juncker avoids it with no problem.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Irritator throws out a counter right but Juncker avoids it with no problem.
The Irritator rushes Juncker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juncker goes for a takedown attempt but The Irritator pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Irritator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juncker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries for a takedown but The Irritator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Juncker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juncker shoots in and gets a takedown into The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator controlling Juncker's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Irritator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Irritator has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage.
Juncker stays in close to The Irritator's body and controls the position.
The Irritator keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juncker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Juncker wants to control from the top but The Irritator keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juncker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juncker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Irritator is fending him off so far but Juncker persists. Nope, The Irritator circles away and we're back to standing.
The Irritator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Irritator leaves Juncker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juncker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juncker goes for a double leg but The Irritator avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Irritator continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Irritator! But no joy.
The Irritator misses with a punch to the body.
The Irritator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Irritator is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Irritator stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juncker takes a shot to the head.
The Irritator scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Irritator lands with a right to the head.
Juncker is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Irritator lands a hook that snaps the head of Juncker backwards.
Juncker is looking to take this one to the mat.
The Irritator manages to break the clinch.
The Irritator throws a hook to the side of Juncker's head but Juncker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy The Irritator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juncker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Irritator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juncker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Irritator swivels and escapes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juncker working away.
The Irritator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Irritator wants to control but Juncker postures up.
The Irritator might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juncker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The Irritator is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Irritator is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Irritator trying to get back to full guard but Juncker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Juncker landing strikes from the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy The Irritator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Irritator has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy The Irritator!
In his post fight interview, Randy The Irritator started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse-James Hopson (ranked 3518 p4p, 3386 weight class) and Parmesan Cheese (ranked 202 p4p, 189 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Home among the gumtrees.. Parmesan Cheese will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse-James Hopson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Parmesan Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cheese.
Cheese wants to counter with a clinch but Hopson pushes him away.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese scores with a one two! Hopson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopson shoots and misses
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a leg kick
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
Cheese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese thuds a left hand into Hopson's body.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Hopson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Cheese is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Cheese is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by Cheese. Beautiful body shot.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Cheese checks it.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Hopson tries to counter with a takedown but Cheese is quick to defend against it.
Hopson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheese tries to avoid it but Hopson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheese to the ground. Cheese escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse-James Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cheese goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hopson is predictable there
and Cheese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopson fails with the takedown
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hopson throws an elbow but Cheese slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cheese managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hopson.
Cheese is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson is working Cheese over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cheese really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cheese trying to remain calm as Hopson controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cheese can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cheese struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Hopson crashes against the mat.
Cheese holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hopson 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.
Hopson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cheese tries to improve position but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson in side control, throwing shots but Cheese defends.
Cheese taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hopson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cheese takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Parmesan Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hopson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cheese wants to clinch.
Hopson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws a leg kick
and Cheese counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Cheese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheese misses the target.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cheese won't be happy with that.
Hopson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cheese some visible discomfort.
Cheese avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hopson.
Hopson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hopson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cheese to see if he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese prevents Hopson from moving into mount.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hopson scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cheese some visible discomfort.
Hopson controls the position.
Hopson working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson staying calm.
Hopson tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopson in side control, throwing shots but Cheese defends.
Hopson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hopson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
Hopson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hopson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cheese some visible discomfort.
Hopson wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hopson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cheese works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hopson trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cheese keeping hold of Hopson's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse-James Hopson dominated that second round.
That's time! Hopson'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!
Hopson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cheese.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Cheese moved away.
Cheese throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson throws a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Hopson fails with the takedown
letting Cheese counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Cheese checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cheese swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopson misses with a low kick.
Hopson misses with a leg kick
enabling Cheese to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hopson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cheese, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese connects with a right hand. Hopson shakes it off.
Hopson misses with a leg kick
and Cheese connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese tries to sprawl but Hopson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopson.
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
Cheese is staying active underneath Hopson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hopson.
Hopson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hopson.
Hopson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cheese trying to hold on to Hopson's head to control him but Hopson postures up.
Hopson is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.
Hopson working the head and body with strikes.
Hopson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cheese has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopson trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Cheese looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopson slips a nice elbow through Cheese's hands, connecting with Cheese's forehead.
Hopson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hopson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheese sees it coming and defends easily.
Hopson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hopson there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hopson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Doigeland (ranked 3334 p4p, 3420 weight class) and Zane Raven (ranked 187 p4p, 192 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doigeland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smoke Show. Raven is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Doigeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zane Raven!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doigeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Raven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raven gets caught napping as Doigeland dives in and scores a takedown. Raven manages to retain guard.
Doigeland trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Doigeland wants to pass the guard but Raven is keeping the position.
Raven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doigeland defends well.
Doigeland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raven is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raven has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doigeland tries to improve position but can't.
Doigeland struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doigeland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raven is trying to get an arm triangle but Doigeland is defending well.
Doigeland can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Raven controls the position.
Raven tries for a kimura but Doigeland is defending well.
Doigeland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Raven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doigeland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doigeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven wants to control but Doigeland is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doigeland is defending against the submission attempts here by Raven.
Doigeland wants to improve his position but Raven is controlling well.
Doigeland wants to control but Raven is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Raven is looking to advance position but Doigeland won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raven feints and as Doigeland raises his hands in defense, Raven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Raven has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doigeland looking for a guillotine here but Raven defends easily.
Raven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doigeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven 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.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doigeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Raven with that takedown attempt.
Doigeland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doigeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doigeland wants to control but Raven is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doigeland is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raven will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Raven is not content to let Doigeland control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven is looking to reverse the position.
Doigeland goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Raven has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Doigeland but great work by Raven.
Doigeland looks to move to half guard but instead Raven has passed into mount! Damn!
Raven tries to control but Doigeland wriggling away.
Doigeland tries to lock up and control but Raven gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raven tries to control but Doigeland wriggling away.
Raven looking to secure an arm triangle but Doigeland defends it well.
Doigeland is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doigeland is squirming around, avoiding Raven's attempts to control the action.
Doigeland is desperately trying to improve his position but Raven has a good base and remains in mount.
Raven controlling the pace for now.
Raven punching from mount but Doigeland doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Raven controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doigeland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doigeland has given up his back here.
Doigeland looking very determined here, making life difficult for Raven.
Raven gets his hands free as Doigeland looks to control.
Raven tries to get the hooks in deep but Doigeland pushed the leg off.
Raven might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doigeland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doigeland trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zane Raven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raven looking for the choke but no joy.
Raven looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven wants to control but Doigeland is keeping busy.
Doigeland is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Raven gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raven missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Raven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Doigeland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raven was covering up waiting for the punch and Doigeland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raven is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raven keeping moving, preventing Doigeland from controlling successfully.
Raven wants to sweep here but Doigeland controlling him for the moment.
Doigeland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doigeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doigeland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doigeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raven is trying to keep Doigeland in close.
Doigeland controlling from the top position.
Doigeland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Doigeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Michael Doigeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Raven looking for a triangle here. Doigeland is fighting it but it looks tight! Raven pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Doigeland is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zane Raven!
After winning the bout, Zane Raven thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Sprintin (ranked 3508 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Danylo Belenuik (ranked 201 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sprintin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Bad Man. Danylo Belenuik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
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, Danylo Belenuik!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprintin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Sprintin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belenuik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Sprintin's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belenuik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belenuik throws a punch but it's blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin prevents a body shot from Belenuik.
Sprintin misses with a body punch.
Belenuik lands a hook that snaps the head of Sprintin backwards.
Belenuik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Belenuik trying to keep a closed guard but Sprintin is proving a slippery customer.
Sprintin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin is pushing down on Belenuik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belenuik is fighting to maintain full guard but Sprintin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belenuik tries to roll over but Sprintin keeps him under control.
Sprintin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenuik is holding on to half guard well.
Sprintin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sprintin continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sprintin trying to control the action but Belenuik is working from the bottom.
Sprintin prevents Belenuik from improving his position.
Belenuik trying to control here.
Belenuik manages to get to full guard.
Sprintin 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.
Sprintin wants to control from the top but Belenuik keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belenuik can't do much from the bottom here.
Sprintin throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Belenuik works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sprintin trying to control the action but Belenuik is working from the bottom.
Belenuik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sprintin works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprintin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin controlling from the full mount.
Belenuik is working to get back to half guard.
Sprintin trying to control but Belenuik is having none of it.
Sprintin controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Belenuik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin.
A slow jab from Sprintin misses its intended target.
A big left from Sprintin misses.
Sprintin throws a good cross that connects.
Sprintin missing with a left hand there. Belenuik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sprintin cracks Belenuik with a good jab.
Belenuik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sprintin finds it's way round the side to connect with Belenuik's head.
Sprintin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belenuik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sprintin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belenuik.
Sprintin scores with a jab to the body.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprintin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sprintin throws a lazy uppercut
and Belenuik counters with a single leg into guard. Sprintin didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprintin wants to sweep but no luck.
Belenuik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sprintin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sprintin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belenuik can do to turn this around?
Sprintin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin stands and throws Belenuik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sprintin controlling the position from side mount.
Sprintin trying to control the action but Belenuik is working from the bottom.
Sprintin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belenuik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Belenuik is trying to improve his position.
Sprintin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Belenuik's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belenuik is not content to let Sprintin control the position.
Sprintin wants to control for a moment but Belenuik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Belenuik wants to improve his position but Sprintin is controlling well.
Sprintin controlling the action here.
Phil Sprintin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belenuik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sprintin trying to control the action but Belenuik is working from the bottom.
Sprintin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik trying to control from the bottom.
Sprintin uses his free foot to push down on Belenuik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belenuik.
Sprintin tries to control but Belenuik wriggling away.
Belenuik tries to lock up and control but Sprintin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sprintin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Belenuik tries to reverse the position but Sprintin maintains control.
Belenuik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin stalling.
Belenuik is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Sprintin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belenuik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sprintin is working away from the top position though.
Belenuik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprintin controlling the action here.
Belenuik is looking to control Sprintin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belenuik avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Sprintin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sprintin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sprintin misses with a hook.
Belenuik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sprintin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sprintin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belenuik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sprintin lands an overhand right.
Sprintin scores with a body shot.
Sprintin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sprintin throws a shot from downtown. Belenuik moves away and avoids it.
Belenuik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sprintin lands a jab.
Phil Sprintin is winning the standup battle so far.
Belenuik closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Sprintin on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprintin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belenuik drags the fight down to the ground.
Sprintin passes Belenuik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sprintin not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin trying to control from half guard but Belenuik is working away.
Sprintin controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belenuik is looking to improve his position.
Sprintin trying to control the pace.
Belenuik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sprintin jumps into side control!
Belenuik is trying to improve his position.
Sprintin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belenuik keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin staying calm.
Sprintin is looking to take a break and control but Belenuik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Danylo Belenuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belenuik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sprintin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belenuik is looking for a sweep. Sprintin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belenuik wants to control but Sprintin is keeping busy.
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.
Belenuik tries to roll over but Sprintin keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Sprintin seems content to control.
Belenuik is looking to control Sprintin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belenuik avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Sprintin.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belenuik moves away.
Belenuik ducks under a wild hook from Sprintin.
Jab, jab by Sprintin - just one landing.
Belenuik moves in looking to clinch but Sprintin pushes him off.
Belenuik avoids the body shot from Sprintin.
Belenuik tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belenuik tries for a takedown but Sprintin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Sprintin misses.
Phil Sprintin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sprintin jabs Belenuik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Sprintin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sprintin, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Sprintin!
A victorious Phil Sprintin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wison Ramos (ranked 3202 p4p, 2711 weight class) and See How Fook (ranked 411 p4p, 360 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Originales. 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wison Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, See How Fook!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos moves in looking to clinch but Fook pushes him off.
Ramos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fook counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos is rocked!
 It looks like Wison Ramos has been cut.
Ramos doesn't manage to clinch there - Fook circles away.
Oh Ramos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Fook counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ramos! He's just covering up as Fook starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). See How Fook!
After winning the bout, See How Fook thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hill (ranked 2809 p4p, 3014 weight class) and Mean Gean (ranked 343 p4p, 366 weight class). Elijah Hill 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses the jab.
Gean closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hill keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass.
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hill has his foot on Gean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gean works his way back into a safe position though.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gean defends well.
Hill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gean escapes and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hill is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gean tries for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Gean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gean cracks Hill with a big right hand but Hill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill manages to get back to half guard.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to roll over but Gean keeps him under control.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gean lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is desperately trying to improve his position but Gean has a good base and remains in mount.
Gean tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Hill is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gean.
Gean wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gean is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gean working for a guillotine from mount but Hill is in no mood to give up.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gean fails to move to back control.
Gean has control of Hill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gean has hold of Hill's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hill manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gean wants to take his opponent's back but Hill doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Gean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hill tries to sprawl but Gean drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Gean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
Gean is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
Gean is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Gean defends easily.
Gean passes into half guard.
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Hill is in trouble now - Gean has advanced to mount!
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill stops Gean from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gean is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hill is surviving well by controlling Gean's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Gean 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.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gean wants to control but Hill is keeping him busy.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mean Gean has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gean seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean is pressing down on Hill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hill is holding on for now.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Gean wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gean wants to take a breather but Hill is having none of it.
Gean trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Gean is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gean is looking to advance position but Hill won't allow it.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean works his way into full mount!
Gean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mean Gean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Gean shoots in and gets a takedown into Hill's guard.
Gean trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
Hill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gean advances position into side control!
Hill is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gean's best efforts.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gean is working for a submission of some sort.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
Gean has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
Gean has control of Hill's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hill regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gean wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Elijah Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hill sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gean seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Gean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gean pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gean is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Hill looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hill is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gean jumps into side control!
Gean trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gean moves into full mount!
Mean Gean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gean looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hill is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gean looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gean looking for a guillotine from mount but Hill is having none of it.
Gean is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Hill is in real trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean trying to control momentarily.
Hill rolls, trying to escape but Gean keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mean Gean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gean winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mean Gean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maskar Flugamine (ranked 2065 p4p, 2634 weight class) and Eduardo Bolsonaro (ranked 261 p4p, 323 weight class). Eduardo Bolsonaro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Maskar Flugamine's chin.
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199
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maskar Flugamine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolsonaro drops Flugamine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Flugamine looks back up at him and smiles so Bolsonaro waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Maskar Flugamine has been cut.
Flugamine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bolsonaro sprawls well initially but Flugamine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flugamine trying to mount his opponent but Bolsonaro defends it.
Flugamine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolsonaro defending well though.
Bolsonaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flugamine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flugamine is looking for a kimura here.
Flugamine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Flugamine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flugamine thows a huge punch but Bolsonaro dodges it nicely.
Flugamine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flugamine 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.
Flugamine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bolsonaro's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flugamine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bolsonaro's face.
 It looks like Eduardo Bolsonaro has been cut.
Bolsonaro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Flugamine content just to control the position here.
Flugamine looking to finish Bolsonaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolsonaro!
That has opened up Eduardo Bolsonaro's cut even more.
Bolsonaro blocking the ground and pound.
Flugamine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
 Bolsonaro is rocked!
The cut above Eduardo Bolsonaro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Flugamine postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bolsonaro is out cold - huge knockout for Flugamine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maskar Flugamine!
Maskar Flugamine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Convicted Kelly (ranked 1823 p4p, 1644 weight class) and Roy Kalama (ranked 250 p4p, 218 weight class). Kelly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bump and grind. Kalama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Firestarter - The Prodigy. Convicted Kelly 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Convicted Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kalama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly wants to clinch but Kalama slips to the side
and Kalama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly needs to keep his hands up - Kalama had a free shot at his head there.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalama lands with a right hand.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Kalama circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalama misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalama takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Roy Kalama has been cut.
Kalama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalama is defending well for now.
Kalama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kalama breaks from the clinch.
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kalama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kalama lands with a right to the head.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalama avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kalama breaks from the clinch.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalama lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalama circles away.
Kalama sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kalama scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelly tries to keep at a distance but Kalama has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Kelly prevents the takedown attempt.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kalama.
Kalama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalama is defending well for now.
Kelly avoiding damage as Kalama throws knees to the body.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Kalama.
Kelly throws an elbow but it misses.
Kalama wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly avoiding damage as Kalama throws knees to the body.
Kalama blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalama blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalama tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Kalama is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Kalama is avoiding it.
Kelly moves out of range as Kalama throws a body kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kalama manages to circle out of the way.
Kalama is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kelly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalama. Kalama gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
Kalama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kalama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Kalama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Kalama pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Kalama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalama has closed the distance and engaged Kelly in a clinch.
Convicted Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kelly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kalama throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kalama lands a right hand.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalama is looking to break free of the clinch but Kelly has double underhooks.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama breaks from the clinch.
Kalama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kelly tries to avoid it but Kalama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kelly to the ground. Kelly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelly tries to clinch
and Kalama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kalama moves out of range.
Kalama shoots and misses
and Kelly counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kalama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kelly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kalama.
Kalama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kelly throws an elbow but misses.
Kalama avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly lands an elbow that stopped Kalama in his tracks for a moment.
Kelly lands a damaging elbow.
Kelly tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalama avoids the damage to the body.
Kalama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Convicted Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalama throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roy Kalama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kalama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike.
Kalama dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kalama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalama avoids it.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalama.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalama breaks the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kalama is having none of it.
Kalama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kalama blocks the elbow strike.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kalama wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kalama can't get the takedown.
Kalama scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalama.
Kalama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kelly blocks the elbow strike.
Kalama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries to clinch but Kalama is having none of it.
Kelly walks into a straight right hand from Kalama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kalama misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch there but Kalama circles away.
Kelly wants to clinch
and Kalama counters with a two punch combo.
Kalama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly tries to move into range but Kalama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelly dodges the punch combination from Kalama.
Kalama clinches with his opponent.
Kalama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalama managing to block the knees to the body from Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Kalama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Kalama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kelly darts in trying to clinch
and Kalama counters with a nice body shot.
Kalama misses with a head kick.
Kalama dips to his left and cracks Kelly with an uppercut!
Kelly is looking to clinch but Kalama is avoiding it.
Kalama doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kalama swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Kalama lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kelly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Kalama.
Nice takedown defense from Kelly. No joy for Kalama on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalama throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Kelly is looking to counter the offense by Kalama and move into the clinch.
Kalama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kalama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kelly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalama counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalama lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalama jabs at Kelly's body.
Kalama moves into range and clinches up with Kelly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kalama's brow.
Kelly pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kelly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelly.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalama.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kalama blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Kelly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kalama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kalama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short left from Kalama.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses.
Kalama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kalama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kelly misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kalama.
Kelly taking a breather.
Roy Kalama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kalama tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Kalama back against the cage.
Kalama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Convicted Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Kalama.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kalama is rocked!
Kelly has Kalama pressed against the cage. He pushes Kalama back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kelly throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kalama crashing to the floor! Kelly piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kalama is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Convicted Kelly!
Convicted Kelly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Roy Kalama stepped up to the mic, saying 'Take my picture, smacked my lips up! Thank you to my opponent, all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fook Man (ranked 1058 p4p, 328 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 51 p4p, 23 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fook Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A jab from Bob misses.
Bob lands with a nice body kick.
Man blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bob misses.
Man is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Bob misses with a kick to the body.
As Bob backs away, Man returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A leg kick checked by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bob throws a leg kick
and Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by Man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bob with the inside leg kick.
Bob thuds his shin into the meat of Man's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
During a confident post fight interview, Silent Bob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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