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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor CleaPain (ranked 5697 p4p, 4189 weight class) and Lucaerys Strong (ranked 494 p4p, 437 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregor CleaPain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CleaPain manages to avoid it.
CleaPain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strong.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CleaPain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Strong wants to get back to his feet but CleaPain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that CleaPain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
CleaPain advances position into side control!
CleaPain working away.
Strong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.
Strong blocking the ground and pound attempt from CleaPain.
Strong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but CleaPain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Strong is not content to let CleaPain control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong tries to roll over but CleaPain keeps him under control.
CleaPain passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
CleaPain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
CleaPain lands a heavy elbow.
Strong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with CleaPain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
CleaPain prevents Strong from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong wants to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
CleaPain is landing with some decent strikes but Strong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
CleaPain with a couple of short strikes.
CleaPain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by CleaPain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
CleaPain looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
CleaPain looking to ground and pound but Strong is blocking nicely.
CleaPain scores with a couple of good head shots there.
CleaPain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Strong wants to control but CleaPain is having none of it.
CleaPain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Strong is rocked!
CleaPain with the ground and pound from mount.
CleaPain landing strikes from the mount and Strong is in trouble!
Strong is still in real trouble! Can CleaPain finish him?
CleaPain connects with a bit shot that sees Strong covering up! More strikes from CleaPain and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! CleaPain is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor CleaPain!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dana Black (ranked 4340 p4p, 5173 weight class) and Hong Myung (ranked 329 p4p, 365 weight class). Myung has chosen 지금부터 끝까지 as his entrance music. Dana Black had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dana Black !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hong Myung!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black gets a double leg takedown into Myung's guard.
Myung is adopting a defensive guard.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Myung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myung pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Myung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Myung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Myung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Black prevents Myung from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Black tries for a takedown but Myung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Myung moves into the clinch.
Myung has picked Black up - he's going for a ride! Myung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Myung working over Black with some ground and pound. Black looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Myung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Black !
Myung working Black over with strikes here.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black is breathing heavily.
Myung lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Myung lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myung landing shots from mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee warns Black that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Myung landing strikes from the mount and Black is in trouble!
 Black is rocked!
Myung is working for a guillotine from mount but Black frees his head quite easily.
Oh Black is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myung working the ground and pound effectively.
Myung lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Myung! That's really hurt Black and he's turned his back - Myung keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Myung jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hong Myung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexev Savinov (ranked 2755 p4p, 5575 weight class) and Buster Norberg (ranked 302 p4p, 491 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexev Savinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Norberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Norberg checks a leg kick.
Savinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norberg moves away.
Norberg loads up on a big right hand but Savinov slips the punch.
Savinov misses with a low kick.
Savinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norberg.
Norberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Savinov did well to prevent Norberg getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Norberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savinov is just riding it out for now. Norberg eventually gives up the hold.
Savinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savinov.
Norberg won't allow Savinov to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Savinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Norberg on the ground.
Norberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Savinov is retaining full guard.
Norberg postures up in Savinov's guard and throws a big left but Savinov blocks it.
Savinov is trying to control the position but Norberg postures up.
Norberg is stalling in the full guard.
Norberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Savinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Norberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Norberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savinov's head.
Norberg trying to control but Savinov is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Norberg 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.
Norberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Norberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Norberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savinov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov is working hard here to advance position.
Savinov defending against the ground and pound.
Savinov wants to control but Norberg postures up.
Norberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Savinov's head but Savinov avoids it well.
Norberg cracks Savinov with a big elbow.
Savinov is looking for a sweep.
Norberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savinov taking a bit of punishment here - Norberg scoring with strikes.
Norberg staying calm.
Norberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Norberg trying to control the position but Savinov is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Norberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savinov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savinov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norberg.
Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savinov sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Norberg dominated that round.
That's time! Savinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Savinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norberg feints the counter takedown.
Alexev Savinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norberg throws a good cross that connects.
Norberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Norberg.
Norberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Savinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Norberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
An elbow from Norberg crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buster Norberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savinov can't do much from the bottom here.
Norberg working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savinov wants to control but Norberg postures up.
Savinov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norberg tries for a kimura but Savinov is defending well.
Norberg controlling the position from side mount.
Savinov tries to buck Norberg off but Norberg is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norberg trying to control the action but Savinov is working from the bottom.
Savinov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savinov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Norberg.
Norberg throws an elbow but Savinov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Norberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savinov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Norberg.
Savinov is looking for a sweep.
Savinov prevents Norberg from improving position.
Norberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Savinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Norberg taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savinov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Norberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Norberg looking to ground and pound but Savinov is blocking nicely.
Savinov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Norberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Norberg.
Norberg controlling from the full mount.
Norberg punching from mount but Savinov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norberg misses with a head shot.
Norberg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Norberg looking to control but Savinov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Norberg goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Savinov is on top in guard.
Norberg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Savinov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Norberg has tightened it up now! Savinov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Buster Norberg!
Our winner, Buster Norberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Winston (ranked 4241 p4p, 2443 weight class) and Gunnar Murphy (ranked 495 p4p, 312 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gunnar Murphy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
Winston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Winston moved away.
Winston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Winston moves away and avoids it.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Winston tried to counter with a leg kick but Murphy avoided it.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Winston.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winston avoids the head kick by Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Winston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
Murphy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winston's hands.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Winston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Winston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Winston working aggressively here.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Winston leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Winston's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winston tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Winston drops back down to his feet.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winston scores with a hook to the body.
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Winston throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Winston throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range.
Winston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Winston digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
A short right from Winston on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Winston as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Winston is rocked!
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Winston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Winston in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Winston misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Winston is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murphy lands a big knee! That's hurt Winston! Oh, he's all over the place! Murphy lands another knee that sends Winston to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike Villanova (ranked 2838 p4p, 4167 weight class) and Reggie Charles (ranked 361 p4p, 486 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Villanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Charles!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Villanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles defending well as Villanova loads up on a big left hand.
Villanova misses with an uppercut. Charles saw that one coming.
Villanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villanova throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Villanova's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Villanova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Villanova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Charles. Charles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Villanova displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Villanova catches Charles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Villanova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Villanova throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Villanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charles flicks out a counter leg kick but Villanova steps away.
Charles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Charles.
A nice side step and Charles releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Villanova misses with a left hand
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Villanova wants to get back to his feet but Charles drags him back down.
Villanova is looking to get back to his feet here but Charles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Villanova's back.
Villanova won't enjoy being in this position. Charles looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Villanova is tapping - it's over boys! Charles picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reggie Charles!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robby Cloud (ranked 2689 p4p, 5089 weight class) and Gordon Hurst (ranked 300 p4p, 481 weight class). Gordon Hurst acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robby Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Hurst!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloud moves into range and clinches up with Hurst.
Cloud gets through Hurst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses.
Hurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hurst misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hurst.
A short body shot lands from Cloud as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst digs a right hand underneath Cloud's ribcage. Cloud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Cloud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cloud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cloud tries a body shot but Hurst blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hurst.
Hurst stalling in the clinch but Cloud improves position.
A short body shot lands from Hurst as the two fighters clinch.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cloud stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cloud.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud working aggressively here.
Hurst lands an uppercut.
Hurst misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Cloud.
A right handed body shot lands from Cloud.
Hurst misses with some punches.
Cloud prevents a body shot from Hurst.
Hurst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cloud's elbow.
Hurst has a couple of punches blocked by Cloud.
Hurst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Hurst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurst throws a head punch that misses.
Hurst struggles to land a body shot inside as Cloud controls his hands.
Cloud throws a head punch that misses.
Hurst works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hurst blocking some punches.
Cloud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hurst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cloud lands a hook that snaps the head of Hurst backwards.
Good body shot from Hurst.
Cloud tries a body shot but Hurst blocks it.
Cloud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurst misses with a body punch.
Cloud tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Cloud back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cloud.
Hurst makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hurst can't find room to land a body shot as Cloud controls the action.
A hook to the body from Cloud.
Cloud blocks a body shot from Hurst.
Cloud pushes Hurst back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hurst misses with a body punch.
Cloud struggles to land a body shot inside as Hurst controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Hurst.
Hurst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cloud effectively controlling the action here.
Cloud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst working hard to break the clinch.
Cloud can't find room to land a body shot as Hurst controls the action.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cloud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cloud is working Hurst over against the cage.
Hurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Cloud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurst.
And Hurst responds with a good body kick, but Cloud manages to step out the way in time.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurst.
Cloud has managed to clinch.
Cloud misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Hurst misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Cloud dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cloud throws the left hand but Hurst avoids the punch easily.
Hurst thinks about the counter body kick.
Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick.
Cloud lands a really nice looking cross but Hurst seems unphased.
Hurst lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively.
Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cloud.
Cloud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hurst to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cloud checks a leg kick.
Good work by Cloud as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Cloud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst.
Cloud takes a swing at Hurst's ribcage but misses.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Hurst.
A counter left hand to the body from Cloud misses its target.
Cloud throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Hurst.
Cloud digs a good body shot into Hurst's ribs.
Hurst throws a hook but Cloud blocks it.
Cloud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Hurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cloud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Cloud throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cloud scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst cracks Cloud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hurst.
Hurst has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Cloud missing with a left hand there. Hurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cloud throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy.
Hurst cracks Cloud with an open hand slap.
Hurst scoring well with a low kick there.
Hurst throws a low kick, looking for Cloud's leg but Cloud calmly moves out of range.
Hurst lands a really nice looking cross but Cloud seems unphased.
Hurst misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud is looking to counter punch.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurst is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst.
Cloud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cloud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurst moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud takes one to the side of the head.
Hurst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Hurst wants to counter the offense by Cloud and move into the clinch position.
Hurst throws a head kick that misses.
Hurst lands with an overhand left.
Hurst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cloud misses with a double jab.
Hurst looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cloud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hurst doesn't seem bothered though.
Cloud has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot.
Cloud misses with a right hand
and Hurst counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurst looks to land a right hand but Cloud moved out of range.
Cloud lands a head shot.
Cloud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst throws out a counter right but Cloud avoids it with no problem.
Hurst throws a hook but Cloud avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Hurst jabs Cloud right on the nose. Cloud blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurst lands a jab to the head.
Hurst scores with a nice right hand.
Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Hurst.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hurst's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hurst sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloud misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hurst! But no joy.
Hurst thuds his shin into the meat of Cloud's side.
Hurst fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cloud checks it well.
Hurst cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Hurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Hurst coming out on top.
Hurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud tries to clinch up but Hurst circles away and keeps his distance.
Hurst bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cloud's head backwards.
Hurst misses with a straight left.
Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurst wants to slow Cloud down by chopping away at his legs.
Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurst on the side of the head.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Hurst's shoulder, as Hurst tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst throws an overhand right that lands on Cloud's shoulder, as Cloud tries to avoid the shot.
Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Hurst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cloud checks a low kick from Hurst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurst stuns Cloud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurst misses with a looping left.
Hurst lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Cloud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hurst thuds his right hand into Cloud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cloud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hurst's head.
Hurst swings widly with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cloud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cloud looks to land a combination but Hurst avoids it well.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Hurst.
Cloud throws a jab but it's blocked by Hurst.
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab.
Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
A jab from Hurst misses.
Hurst misses with a double jab
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cloud misses the target.
Cloud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurst on the side of the head.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.
Cloud lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hurst.
Cloud swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon Hurst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurst connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hurst thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Hurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
Hurst is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cloud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurst with a nice calf kick.
Hurst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cloud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurst was well out of range. Poor timing from Cloud.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hurst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cloud moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurst.
Cloud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurst moves out of range as Cloud strikes.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurst.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
Cloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hurst.
Cloud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cloud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurst is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Hurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hurst 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Hurst!
A very excited looking Gordon Hurst rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sayten Thursar (ranked 2590 p4p, 2920 weight class) and Tyler Veal (ranked 334 p4p, 369 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sayten Thursar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Veal!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veal lands a jab-cross combination.
Veal takes a swing at Thursar's ribcage but misses.
Thursar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thursar lands a body shot.
Thursar throws the left hand but Veal avoids the punch easily.
Veal throws the left hand but Thursar avoids the punch easily.
Thursar lands a body shot.
Veal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thursar lands a jab.
 It looks like Tyler Veal has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Thursar as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Thursar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thursar.
Veal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thursar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Veal is still on wobbly legs! Can Thursar finish him?
Veal misses the shot to the body.
Thursar drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Veal right on the button. Veal goes down! Thursar follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thursar gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sayten Thursar!
An out of breath Sayten Thursar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 1915 p4p, 3326 weight class) and Joel Osmond (ranked 231 p4p, 367 weight class). Bunny Anstey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joel Osmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osmond misses with a wild body shot.
Osmond throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anstey counters with a right hand to the body.
Osmond throws out a loose jab but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Osmond manages to avoid it.
Anstey has managed to clinch.
Osmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
Anstey jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osmond trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Osmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anstey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey works his foot free and advances to mount.
Osmond is looking to improve his position but Anstey isn't that keen on the idea.
Osmond takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
Anstey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Osmond is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osmond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Osmond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anstey is working away from the top position though.
Anstey landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osmond has hold of Anstey's hands but Anstey slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Osmond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osmond wants to control but Anstey passes into side.
Osmond is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey controlling the position from side mount.
Anstey'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.
Anstey trying to control the action but Osmond is working from the bottom.
Anstey working away.
A lull in the action here as Anstey stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Osmond is looking to regain half guard here but Anstey keeps moving and retains side control.
Osmond sneaks back into half guard.
Osmond tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Osmond for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joel Osmond's cut.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Osmond lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anstey. Osmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osmond can do to turn this around?
Osmond cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Osmond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anstey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Osmond misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osmond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Osmond.
Osmond misses with a body shot.
Anstey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anstey throws a jab but it's blocked by Osmond.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Osmond avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Osmond is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Anstey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osmond. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey throws a poor cross that misses
and Osmond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Osmond fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anstey on the side of the head.
Osmond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Osmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Osmond looks to land a right hand but Anstey moved out of range.
Anstey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Osmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osmond lands a jab to Anstey's midsection.
Osmond lands a jab to the head.
Osmond throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osmond jabs at Anstey's body.
Osmond misses with a wild body shot.
Osmond misses with a hook. Anstey ducked under it nicely.
Anstey rushes Osmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Osmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osmond is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joel Osmond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Osmond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
Osmond takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Joel Osmond's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmond lands a lovely overhand right.
Osmond lands a head shot.
A left and a right from Osmond both land. Nice combination.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Osmond.
Osmond has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anstey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey defending well as Osmond loads up on a big left hand.
Anstey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osmond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Osmond digs a good hook to Anstey's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Osmond, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osmond throws a series of punches but Anstey avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osmond moves into range and connects with a jab.
Anstey instigates a clinch.
Anstey tries to pull guard but Osmond holds him up against the cage and eventually Anstey drops back down to his feet.
Anstey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Osmond smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Osmond.
Osmond can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Osmond can't find room to land a body shot as Anstey controls the action.
Osmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Osmond showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Osmond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Osmond throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Osmond.
Osmond with a nice calf kick.
Anstey has been working on his balance at Ludus Magnus, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Osmond.
Osmond lands with a hook. Anstey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Osmond clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Osmond circles away.
No joy there for Osmond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anstey seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Osmond. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osmond throws out the jab.
Anstey lands a lovely overhand right.
Osmond throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Osmond misses.
Anstey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Osmond sprawls and moves away.
Osmond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Osmond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anstey misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anstey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anstey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Osmond.
Anstey is looking to counter punch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Osmond throws a head punch that misses.
Anstey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Osmond tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Osmond.
An attempted straight right counter from Anstey misses the target.
Osmond cracks Anstey with an open hand slap.
Osmond tries to sprawl but Anstey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osmond is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anstey jumps into side control!
Osmond is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Osmond seems a little lost for a moment, as Anstey dominates the positioning.
Osmond gets back to half guard.
Osmond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osmond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osmond.
Anstey is stalling in the full guard.
Osmond is trying to control the position but Anstey postures up.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Osmond throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Anstey escapes and throws Osmond's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osmond tries to bench press Anstey off him but Anstey keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Anstey.
Anstey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anstey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Osmond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Osmond 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Osmond!
A victorious Joel Osmond thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Blades (ranked 1935 p4p, 1900 weight class) and Tre Jokinen (ranked 248 p4p, 242 weight class). Blades comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight. Tre Jokinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Blades as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Blades counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Blades ducks down to avoid it.
Blades throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen.
Blades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Blades misses.
Blades throws a head kick that Jokinen semi-blocks.
Blades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blades on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Blades counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a double jab
letting Blades counter with a right hand.
Blades thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jokinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blades was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Blades thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Blades.
The fighters circling - Blades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blades tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Blades.
Blades misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Jokinen catches Blades right on the button with a cross.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Blades counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Blades moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blades.
Blades throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Blades avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Blades wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blades throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Blades sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blades quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Blades uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Blades counters with a one-two to the body.
Blades lands a nice looking body kick.
Jokinen darts in looking for a takedown but Blades gets double underhooks and turns Jokinen into the cage.
Blades ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Blades missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blades scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Blades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blades misses with the body kick
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blades misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen misses with a jab to the body
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Jokinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blades pinned against the cage. Blades gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Blades was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Blades counters with a stiff right hand.
Blades misses with a body kick.
Jokinen shoots and misses
and Blades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pablo Blades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tre Jokinen.
Blades misses with a straight right.
Jokinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Blades dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tre Jokinen's cut.
That's time! Blades's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Blades counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen punishes Blades's body with a nice straight punch.
Blades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
Jokinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Blades's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Blades manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blades with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blades lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Blades tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blades with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blades lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Blades tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Blades back against the cage.
Jokinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blades works on Jokinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Blades tries to land a knee to the head but Jokinen blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blades tries to land knees in the clinch but Jokinen avoids the damage to the body.
Jokinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blades doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blades misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Blades.
Blades throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Blades has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blades connects with a knee to the head.
Blades lands with a right to the head.
Jokinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blades lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blades presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blades lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen is rocked!
Jokinen is trying to force a seperation but Blades has the dominant position.
Jokinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Blades finish him?
Blades working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blades lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blades scores with a knee to the head.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blades.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to break free but Blades has control.
Jokinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blades has him pressed against the cage.
Blades throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jokinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Blades throws a big uppercut that drops Jokinen! More strikes from Blades and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jokinen lies dazed against the cage as Blades celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Blades!
Pablo Blades is the new lightweight champion!
Pablo Blades 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 Mason Love (ranked 2351 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Abasi Njagi (ranked 136 p4p, 86 weight class). Love's entrance music is HonestKey- Music. A fine choice. Njagi has chosen The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Love catches Njagi right on the button with a cross.
Njagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Love is fending him off so far but Njagi persists. Nope, Love circles away and we're back to standing.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Love as he avoids it easily.
Njagi shoots in but no luck this time.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abasi Njagi.
Njagi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Love to score with a decent uppercut.
Love lands with a hook. Njagi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Love's jab looks to have found its range, popping Njagi under the eye.
Njagi fails with the takedown.
Njagi with a poor takedown
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njagi's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Njagi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Love sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Njagi's belly button to the back.
Njagi needs to keep his hands up - Love had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Njagi looks for a takedown but Love sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Love. That snapped Njagi's head back.
Love is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Love as he jumps to the side.
Love is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
Love lands with a nice body punch.
It looks like Love has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Love lands with a right hand.
Love thuds a left hand into Njagi's body.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Njagi moves away.
Njagi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Njagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Love scores with a punch to the head.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Love stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Love wants it to stay on the feet.
Love tries to sprawl but Njagi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Njagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Njagi is looking for a kimura but Love is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to roll over but Njagi keeps him under control.
Njagi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Love tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Njagi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abasi Njagi!
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