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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Halli (ranked 2883 p4p, 3439 weight class) and David Boo (ranked 363 p4p, 409 weight class). Simo Halli is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, David Boo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boo tries to kick Halli off in order to stand up. Halli Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Boo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boo regains half guard.
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli is keen to just control but Boo is a slippery customer.
Halli stalling away here and it's allowed Boo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boo trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Halli controlling from the top position.
Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Boo is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it.
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halli off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo struggling to land strikes to the head as Halli covers up.
Boo is hanging on to Halli's back as he tries to escape.
Boo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Boo missing with punches from the back.
Halli trying to control the hands but Boo breaks the grip.
Halli tries to escape the position.
Boo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli breaks Boo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halli is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli is trying to control. Boo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simo Halli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boo stuffs the takedown.
As Halli backs off Boo throws a huge counter combo but Halli manages to avoid it all.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
Boo clinches with his opponent.
Halli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halli fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halli, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is stalling here.
Halli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo throws a nice looking combination but Halli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halli shoots in but Boo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boo throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli tries for a takedown but Boo circles away easily
and Boo counters with a three punch combo that has Halli backing up. Halli nods at Boo to acknowledge the strikes.
Boo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Halli sprawls well initially but Boo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halli gets back to full guard.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Boo from controlling successfully.
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli working for a triangle but Boo defends it easily.
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halli's guard.
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boo defends it easily.
Boo wants to stand and escape but instead Halli has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Halli passes Boo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boo is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo is pressing down on Halli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halli trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Boo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Boo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Boo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halli has a takedown stuffed.
Boo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boo leaves Halli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boo sprawls well initially but Halli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Halli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boo tries to roll over but Halli keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli trying to control the action but Boo is working from the bottom.
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boo sees it coming and defends easily.
Boo trying to control but Halli postures up.
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.
Boo is defending against the submission attempts here by Halli.
Boo trying to control here.
Halli is pressing down on Boo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boo is holding on for now.
Simo Halli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boo is not content to let Halli control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli slows the pace down.
Boo tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boo is not content to let Halli control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boo is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Halli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halli 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Halli!
After winning the bout, Simo Halli 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Romanow (ranked 1678 p4p, 3896 weight class) and Eddie McDermott (ranked 197 p4p, 417 weight class). McDermott has chosen I'm Shipping up to Boston as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Romanow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDermott gets caught napping as Romanow dives in and scores a takedown. McDermott manages to retain guard.
Romanow stops McDermott from standing up.
Romanow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romanow working the ground and pound but McDermott is defending the strikes.
Romanow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow working the ground and pound but McDermott is defending the strikes.
Romanow lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McDermott down.
McDermott parries the strikes from Romanow easily there. Romanow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDermott to escape.
Romanow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Romanow 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.
Romanow trying to control the position but McDermott is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Romanow crashes against the mat.
Romanow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McDermott parries the strikes from Romanow easily there. Romanow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDermott to escape.
Romanow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermott's head but McDermott avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sloppy strikes there by Romanow.
Romanow throws a strike aimed at the side of McDermott's head but McDermott avoids it well.
McDermott is pushing Romanow's head away, looking to escape. Romanow manages to hold on to the position though.
Romanow misses with the ground and pound.
Romanow is looking to take a break and control but McDermott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDermott wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDermott keeps working.
Romanow is really struggling to control McDermott but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Romanow is chipping away with strikes.
Romanow working the strikes but McDermott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romanow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDermott's head.
McDermott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDermott tries to kick Romanow off but Romanow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow lands strikes from half guard.
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romanow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romanow seems to be working for a kimura but McDermott defends the submission attempt.
McDermott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Romanow is looking for a kimura but McDermott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romanow to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romanow slaps away a takedown attempt from McDermott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Romanow lands with a nice body punch.
Romanow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
Romanow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDermott throws out the jab.
Romanow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDermott throws a head kick but Romanow moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as McDermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romanow doesn't seem phased though.
Romanow clobbers McDermott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws a shot from downtown. McDermott moves away and avoids it.
McDermott thows a leg kick but Romanow checks it
and Romanow counters with a shoot takedown. McDermott fights it but they end up in guard.
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow throws a strike but McDermott rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDermott wants to stand and escape but instead Romanow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McDermott wants to stand up but Romanow is controlling him.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Romanow trying to move into half guard but instead McDermott has managed to sweep!
McDermott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDermott scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDermott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Romanow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDermott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDermott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Romanow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romanow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romanow keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
Romanow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Romanow slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow with the ground and pound but McDermott uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romanow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romanow tries to free his leg and advance position but McDermott is retaining full guard.
McDermott is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Romanow is controlling him.
McDermott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Romanow connects with a couple of short punches.
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.
Romanow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDermott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanow won't allow McDermott to get back to his feet.
Romanow throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanow throwing strikes but missing.
Romanow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDermott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Romanow stops McDermott from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDermott!
McDermott explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Romanow dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Romanow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDermott.
Romanow throwing a counter right hand but McDermott manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Romanow's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romanow digs a good hook to McDermott's body.
McDermott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romanow defends well and McDermott ends up having to push Romanow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDermott misses with a hook. Romanow ducked under it nicely.
McDermott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Romanow attempts a counter takedown but McDermott avoids it well and moves away.
McDermott lands an overhand right.
Romanow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDermott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. McDermott saw that one coming.
McDermott throws a big shot that misses.
McDermott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a good low kick that Romanow was not able to check.
McDermott works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermott is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Romanow.
Romanow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from McDermott misses the target.
Romanow throwing a counter right hand but McDermott manages to avoid it.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDermott.
McDermott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romanow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Romanow throws an elbow that misses. McDermott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romanow's guard. Nice move by McDermott!
McDermott stopping the sweep attempt from Romanow.
McDermott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romanow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermott wants to stand but Romanow is controlling his posture from full guard.
McDermott trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
Romanow has control of McDermott's left arm, preventing McDermott from doing any damage.
Romanow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDermott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDermott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDermott is aware though and is defending well.
McDermott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcel Romanow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDermott trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Eddie McDermott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanow keeping moving, preventing McDermott from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDermott throws a sloppy head kick and Romanow moves out of range easily.
McDermott staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from McDermott.
Romanow appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDermott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romanow's head backwards.
Romanow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romanow cracks McDermott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDermott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDermott connects with a jab.
McDermott misses with a hook
and Romanow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDermott fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romanow checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Romanow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanow with a nice cross.
A big left from McDermott misses.
McDermott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romanow dips to his left and cracks McDermott with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcel Romanow.
Well Romanow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Romanow!
A very excited looking Marcel Romanow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 1427 p4p, 3332 weight class) and Bubba Rolls (ranked 192 p4p, 408 weight class). Rolls has chosen Moonshine Bandits - For The Outlawz as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duggan scores with a leg kick.
Duggan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duggan cracks Rolls with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Duggan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls wants to clinch.
Rolls throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Duggan connects with a leg kick.
Rolls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duggan.
Duggan wants to land a leg kick but Rolls is out of range.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duggan. Duggan obviously looking to wear him down.
Rolls tries for a takedown but Duggan circles away easily
and Duggan counters with a thumping low kick.
Rolls looking to score a takedown here. Duggan is defending well but Rolls drives through and ends up in Duggan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolls trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duggan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolls postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duggan is keeping the position for now.
Duggan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Rolls from controlling successfully.
Duggan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Duggan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rolls uses it to pass to side control.
Duggan is trying to improve his position.
Duggan is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolls is trying to ground and pound but Duggan uses the momentary lack of control by Rolls to regain half guard.
Duggan is looking for a sweep. Rolls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rolls.
Duggan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rolls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolls with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolls is aware though and is defending well.
Rolls is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rolls pushing down on Duggan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duggan trying to control from the bottom.
Duggan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duggan is trying to maintain the position but Rolls is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolls working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Duggan's thigh. Duggan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolls throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duggan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duggan working for a triangle but Rolls defends it easily.
Rolls is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rolls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duggan's head.
Duggan working for submissions but it's allowed Rolls to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolls pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Rolls will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rolls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duggan.
Rolls tries to clinch but Duggan is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duggan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolls has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolls and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rolls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duggan.
Duggan clinches up against the cage.
Rolls misses with a punch on the inside.
Duggan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rolls has picked Duggan up - he's going for a ride! Rolls dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Duggan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rolls jumps into side control!
Rolls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duggan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolls lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolls lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Duggan down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls swings around for an armbar but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolls's guard.
Rolls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Duggan is now in half guard.
Rolls tries to get to full guard but Duggan has control of the leg.
Duggan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rolls trying to control but Duggan postures up.
Duggan is working for a kimura but Rolls is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolls.
Duggan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duggan wants to control from the top but Rolls keeps moving.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Rolls has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Duggan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bubba Rolls has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rolls dives on top into guard.
Duggan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Duggan is trying to control the position but Rolls postures up.
Duggan is looking to sweep but instead, Rolls has passed into half guard.
Rolls is trying to control the action in half guard but Duggan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolls slows the pace down in half guard.
Duggan trying to hold on to Rolls's head to control him but Rolls postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls trying to control the action but Duggan is working from the bottom.
Rolls is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolls wants to take a breather but Duggan is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duggan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Duggan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Rolls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rolls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan throws out a powerful jab.
Rolls lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan moves in looking to clinch but Rolls pushes him off.
Duggan connects with an inside leg kick.
Duggan lands with a hook. Rolls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Rolls misses with an uppercut. Duggan saw that one coming.
Rolls misses with a jab to the body
and Duggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Duggan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Rolls - just one landing.
Duggan throws a head kick but Rolls moves out of range.
Rolls misses with the combination.
It looked like Duggan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolls avoids the head kick by Duggan.
Rolls looks to land a left hand but Duggan moved out of range nicely.
Duggan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rolls tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duggan is in Rolls's guard.
Rolls throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duggan escapes and throws Rolls's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Duggan is looking to take a break and control but Rolls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolls is looking for a sweep.
Rolls is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Duggan off and has taken his back!
Rolls looking to hold on to the position here but Duggan rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rolls cracks Duggan with a big right hand but Duggan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Duggan tries to buck Rolls off but Rolls is having none of it.
Rolls trying to control the action but Duggan is working from the bottom.
Jim Duggan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duggan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rolls wants to take a breather but Duggan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rolls.
Duggan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolls is one step ahead there.
Duggan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rolls defends well.
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolls is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rolls throws a big elbow that misses.
Duggan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolls defends it easily.
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolls is aware though and is defending well.
Duggan keeping moving, preventing Rolls from controlling successfully.
Duggan has his foot on Rolls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rolls works his way back into a safe position though.
Bubba Rolls is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rolls with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Duggan.
I think Rolls 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bubba Rolls!
Our winner, Bubba Rolls, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 2395 p4p, 3490 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 117 p4p, 164 weight class). Brock Harrisburg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with BIg Cholo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrisburg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Cholo moved out of range nicely.
Harrisburg looks to land a left hand but Cholo moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Harrisburg has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Harrisburg.
Harrisburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Harrisburg misses with a straight right.
Cholo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrisburg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cholo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cholo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrisburg misses with a straight left.
Harrisburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrisburg moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cholo.
Harrisburg moves out of range of the strikes.
Cholo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cholo counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Brock Harrisburg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Cholo misses.
Harrisburg looks to land a combination but Cholo avoids it well.
Cholo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrisburg.
Nice shot lands for Cholo.
Cholo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cholo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cholo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cholo misses with a looping right.
Harrisburg misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Harrisburg moved out of range.
Harrisburg throws a hook to the side of Cholo's head but Cholo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrisburg misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Cholo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrisburg takes one to the side of the head.
Cholo slips under a jab.
Cholo moves away from the strike by Harrisburg.
Brock Harrisburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo cracks Harrisburg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Harrisburg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cholo finish him?
 Harrisburg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrisburg throws an overhand right that lands on Cholo's shoulder, as Cholo tries to avoid the shot.
Harrisburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?
Cholo misses with a straight left.
Harrisburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Cholo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Cholo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrisburg.
Cholo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Harrisburg square on the jaw! Damn, Harrisburg is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BIg Cholo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Rome (ranked 817 p4p, 2126 weight class) and Rick Segura (ranked 116 p4p, 270 weight class). Segura has chosen Mystic Rick - Press Conference as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rome enables Segura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rome manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rome isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Segura stacks Rome on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Segura!
Segura landing a few strikes.
Rome might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Segura trying to control the action but Rome is working from the bottom.
Segura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rome haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Rome is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome is trying to get back to half guard.
Segura cracks Rome with a big right hand but Rome just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rome tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rome gets back to half guard.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura wants to free his trapped foot but Rome is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rome looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Segura pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rome is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rome wants to control but Segura is having none of it.
Rome 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Segura lands a nice short elbow.
Segura is controlling the pace.
Rome is looking for a sweep. Segura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome looking for submissions off his back.
Rome tries to roll over but Segura keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rome is in trouble now - Segura has advanced to mount!
Segura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rome tries to hold on but Segura pushes him away.
Rome tries to reverse the position but Segura maintains control.
Rome is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome wants to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura with a couple of short strikes.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Segura trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rome is on top in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Segura holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Segura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Segura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rome.
Segura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Segura throws a big right hand that misses.
Segura looking to pass the guard.
Rome looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Segura has picked Rome up and slammed him! Rome can't keep hold of the triangle and Segura manages to pass to side control!
Segura trying to control the position but Rome is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is trying to control Segura's posture but Segura avoids it.
Segura wants to take a breather but Rome manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Segura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rome wants to sweep here but Segura controlling him for the moment.
Segura is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Segura trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Rome looking to control.
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.
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Segura is aware though and is defending well.
Segura controlling from the top position.
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rome working for a triangle but Segura defends it easily.
Rome looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Segura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Segura has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.
Rick Segura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Segura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rome has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
Segura is working Rome over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rome wants to improve his position but instead Segura has moved into half guard.
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome is refusing to be controlled, as Segura sits in half guard.
Segura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Segura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura trying to mount his opponent but Rome defends it.
Rome is looking to improve his position.
Segura wants to take a breather but Rome is having none of it.
Rome wants to improve his position but Segura is controlling well.
Segura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome tries to get to full guard but Segura has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Segura 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!
Rome moves out of range of the strikes.
As Segura tries to get set, Rome tries to push him back and clinch up but Segura manages to avoid the attempt.
Rome drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rome tries to advance to mount but Segura instead regains half guard.
Rome has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Segura defend it? Rome steps over the head and cranks it - Segura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Rome!
An out of breath Curtis Rome 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 1048 p4p, 2604 weight class) and Gatis Krutainis (ranked 57 p4p, 130 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gatis Krutainis!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krutainis shoots and misses
and Krutainis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krutainis wants to clinch
and Frank counters with a series of strikes. Krutainis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Frank shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krutainis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Frank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frank lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krutainis tries to bench press Frank off him but Frank keeps the position.
Frank has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Krutainis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frank 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.
Frank cracks Krutainis with a big right hand but Krutainis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Krutainis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Frank working the head with strikes.
Krutainis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frank connects with a decent elbow.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank takes a little break here. Krutainis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Frank scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is working Krutainis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Frank lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krutainis down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutainis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Krutainis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Frank connects with a decent elbow.
Frank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Krutainis is rocked!
Frank landing strikes.
Frank in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krutainis is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him?
Frank in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Krutainis looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frank turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
As Everest Frank got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: RUSSIA I JUST SMASHED YOUR BOY!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Doback (ranked 1339 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Panda Four (ranked 200 p4p, 282 weight class). Dale Doback 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dale Doback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doback throws a body shot but no joy.
Doback tries to keep at a distance but Four has taken the fight into the clinch.
Doback is leaning against Four and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Four blocks a body shot from Doback.
Four is pushing Doback up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
Doback tries to land a knee to the head but Four blocks with his arms.
Four blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doback missing with knees to the body.
Four tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
Four fails to pull guard.
Doback misses with the head strike.
Doback has a couple of punches blocked by Four.
Four fails to pull guard.
Dale Doback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panda Four.
Doback misses with a knee to the head.
Four has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doback seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Four can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doback working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Four jumps into guard, dragging Doback to the mat.
Four has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doback is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Four.
We've been hearing good reports from Doback's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Four sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doback is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doback wants to stand up but Four manages to regain full guard.
Four has his foot on Doback's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doback works his way back into a safe position though.
Doback stands and steps away. Four gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Four.
Doback loads up on a big right hand but Four slips the punch.
Four looks for a takedown but Doback sprawls well.
Four on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Four ducks under a wild hook from Doback.
Doback stuns Four with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Doback pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doback lands a hook that snaps the head of Four backwards.
It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Doback throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Four tries to stall but Doback uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Doback putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Four in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Four looks winded!
Four tries to pull guard but Doback holds him up against the cage and eventually Four drops back down to his feet.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Four jumps guard but Doback stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Doback misses with a punch on the inside.
Four jumps guard but Doback stands there with Four around his waist. Four gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Doback takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Four blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Four is trying to pull guard but Doback has him pressed against the cage.
Four tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doback just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doback utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Four takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doback tries a body shot but Four blocks it.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Doback.
Doback misses with a short punch on the inside.
Four tries to pull guard but Doback forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Doback lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Four backwards.
A knee to the head by Doback.
Doback softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Doback.
A right handed body shot lands from Doback.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doback lands with a short shot to the head.
Doback tries to work over Four's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doback lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Doback dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Doback pushes Four up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Doback.
Four decides to pull guard.
Four throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doback uses it to pass to side control.
Doback stands up.
Four tries for a takedown but Doback sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Four closes the distance and clinches.
Doback scores with a knee to the head.
Four is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doback to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doback lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Doback.
Doback connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Panda Four's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doback utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Four is breathing heavily.
Doback misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doback lands with a light punch inside.
Doback lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doback scores with a shoulder strike.
Four avoiding damage as Doback throws knees to the body.
Doback lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Four takes a knee right on the jaw!
Four is rocked!
Doback pushes Four back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four is still on wobbly legs! Can Doback finish him?
Doback has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Four - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Doback, and another! Four is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dale Doback!
Dale Doback managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ziegler (ranked 618 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Adam Bogo (ranked 46 p4p, 227 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Ziegler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziegler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ziegler throws a body punch but Bogo moves out of range.
Bogo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ziegler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ziegler misses
so Bogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziegler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bogo.
Bogo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ziegler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogo has Ziegler in his guard.
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.
Bogo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ziegler escapes and throws Bogo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bogo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bogo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziegler off and has taken his back!
Ziegler 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 Bogo gets his way!
Bogo working for a choke but Ziegler reverses nicely into Bogo 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bogo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ziegler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bogo.
Bogo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziegler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziegler controls the position.
Bogo gets back to half guard.
Bogo tries to kick Ziegler off but Ziegler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziegler wants to pass the guard but Bogo is defending well.
Bogo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziegler pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Bogo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bogo 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.
Ziegler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ziegler'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's time! Ziegler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ziegler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bogo lands a high kick!
Bogo tries to clinch but Ziegler is having none of it.
Bogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziegler.
Bogo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bogo.
Ziegler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziegler avoids the head kick by Bogo.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziegler misses with a head kick.
Ziegler throws a sloppy head kick
and Bogo counters with a single leg into guard. Ziegler didn't expect that.
Ziegler is adopting a defensive guard.
Bogo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bogo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ziegler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bogo has Ziegler in his guard.
Bogo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ziegler uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Bogo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bogo wants to get back to his feet but Ziegler is dominant here and he's now got Bogo's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo turns into Ziegler and is now in his guard.
Ziegler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bogo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziegler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziegler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziegler!
Bogo is trying to work for a sweep but Ziegler has mounted him!
Ziegler content just to control the position here.
Bogo is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bogo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziegler keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo throwing strikes from guard but Ziegler blocks nicely.
Bogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ziegler throws an overhand right that lands on Bogo's shoulder, as Bogo tries to avoid the shot.
Bogo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ziegler defends it well.
Ziegler thows a leg kick but Bogo checks it
and Bogo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bogo.
Bogo has gone for a leg lock! Ziegler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bogo's guard.
Ziegler 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.
Bogo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ziegler should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bogo has tightened it up now! Ziegler 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 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Bogo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1054 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 74 p4p, 142 weight class). Dux comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport. Slinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hail Mary kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Slinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slinger dives in and grabs Dux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
Slinger gets tackled into the cage by Dux. Dux maintains the clinch.
Slinger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger stops a takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Slinger is controlling Dux's posture.
Dux with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dux defends well.
Slinger working a defensive guard here.
Dux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slinger's guard.
Dux is trying to control the action in half guard but Slinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dux is thwarting Slinger's attempts to control the position.
Slinger is trying to control but Dux passes into side control!
Slinger is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux 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 Slinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big elbow.
Slinger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dux wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Dux lands some shots froms side control.
Dux 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.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big right hand but Slinger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dux looks up at the clock and then as Slinger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dux smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slinger wants to control but Dux postures up.
Slinger is trying to get back to half guard.
Slinger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Slinger is not content to let Dux control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger gets back to full guard.
Dux cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
Slinger 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger trying to keep a closed guard but Dux is proving a slippery customer.
Dux lands a couple of digs.
Slinger 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.
Slinger has momentary wrist control but Dux slips an elbow through the middle.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux postures up in Slinger's guard and throws a big left but Slinger blocks it.
Dux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slinger wants to control but Dux passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Slinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dux lands a couple of elbows.
Slinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dux.
Dux shoots in for a double leg but Slinger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux checks a leg kick.
Slinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slinger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
Slinger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dux's half guard.
Dux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux trying to control the position here.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux wants to sweep here but Slinger controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Dux is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
Dux postures up.
Slinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Dux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slinger's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.
Dux works over Slinger with some ground and pound from guard.
Dux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Frank Dux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slinger's head.
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Dux defends easily.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger 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.
Dux 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.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux cracks Slinger with a solid left hand.
Dux wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
Dux stands up over Slinger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dux with a nice head shot there.
That's four 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.
Dux trying to control but Slinger is working from the bottom.
Dux postures up.
Slinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slinger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slinger being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Slinger misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dux.
Slinger has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Slinger misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slinger as he avoids it easily.
Dux moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinger.
Slinger stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Slinger pushes him off.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Dux pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Slinger misses with an uppercut. Dux saw that one coming.
Dux takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dux tries to clinch but Slinger moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to clinch there but Slinger circles away.
A leg kick checked by Dux.
Some bone on bone action there as Dux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slinger tries a low kick but Dux avoids it.
Dux clinches up against the cage.
Dux is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slinger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Slinger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Slinger right now.
Dux is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Slinger. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dux wants to control but Slinger is keeping busy.
Slinger just trying to survive but Dux is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dux scores with strikes from the back.
Slinger is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Slinger right now.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries to keep control of the position but Slinger is staying busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dux. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux controlling well, preventing Slinger from escaping the position.
Slinger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dux landing with strikes.
Slinger is really stuck here.
Dux lands a shot to the head.
Dux lands a shot to the body.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Dux.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
Slinger is really stuck here.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Dux scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger trying to control the action but Dux just sinks the hooks in.
Dux connects with a big shot to the side of Slinger's head.
Slinger looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The referee is taking a good look at Slinger as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dux!
Slinger trying to control but not successfully.
Dux controlling well, preventing Slinger from escaping the position.
Slinger is keeping busy.
Dux scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux cracks Slinger with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Slinger from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Slinger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Slinger.
Dux stands and throws Slinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Slinger is being controlled here.
Dux creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux trying to control the position but Slinger is working away.
Dux lands an elbow.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dux, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Patrick Slinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Battleby (ranked 480 p4p, 476 weight class) and Cynical Christoph (ranked 45 p4p, 71 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christoph.
Battleby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Christoph just manages to avoid it.
Battleby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph scores with a sloppy right hand. Battleby should have avoided that one.
Battleby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christoph throws an off balance right hand
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby misses the body punch
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battleby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christoph throws out the jab.
Battleby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christoph misses with a looping right.
Cynical Christoph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Battleby.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christoph!
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Battleby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Christoph defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand.
Christoph lands a big right hand that sends Battleby crashing to the mat! Christoph stays standing though and waves Battleby back to his feet!
 Battleby is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christoph lands a jab to Battleby's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoph ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Battleby's jaw. Battleby's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Christoph does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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