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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Pdo Cock Muncher (ranked 3798 p4p, 23042 weight class) and Jumba Jookiba (ranked 176 p4p, 245 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Pdo Cock Muncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 37 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Jookiba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jookiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jookiba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cock Muncher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cock Muncher digs a good body shot into Jookiba's ribs.
Jookiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cock Muncher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Pdo Cock Muncher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumba Jookiba.
Jookiba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cock Muncher counters with a big right hand! Oh Jookiba is in trouble here! Cock Muncher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Pdo Cock Muncher!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bill Jr (ranked 2546 p4p, 24732 weight class) and TJ Stuber (ranked 206 p4p, 400 weight class). Bill Jr has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Bill Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TJ Stuber!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill Jr clinches with his opponent.
Bill Jr gets through Stuber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stuber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bill Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stuber wants a takedown but no success here.
Stuber has Bill Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bill Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dan Bill Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Stuber.
Stuber wants to stall.
Bill Jr scores with a shot to the side of Stuber's head.
Stuber trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Bill Jr on the inside.
Bill Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Stuber takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuber is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
A short left from Bill Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bill Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bill Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stuber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bill Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr is breathing heavily.
Bill Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stuber backwards.
Bill Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stubers head.
 Stuber is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill Jr stops a takedown attempt from Stuber.
Bill Jr lands with a left to the head.
Stuber is still on wobbly legs! Can Bill Jr finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill Jr.
Stuber jumps guard but Bill Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stuber seems to have recovered his senses.
Stuber is trying to pull guard but Bill Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stuber tries to land a knee to the head but Bill Jr blocks with his arms.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
Bill Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuber tries to pull guard but Bill Jr won't allow it.
Bill Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bill Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Bill Jr lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bill Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Bill Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bill Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bill Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Bill Jr.
Bill Jr lands with a right to the head.
Bill Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Stuber takes a shot to the head.
Bill Jr lands a big right hand that drops Stuber! The killer instinct kicks in and Bill Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bill Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Bill Jr!
After winning the bout, Dan Bill Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Stonk (ranked 2866 p4p, 25267 weight class) and Martez Jones (ranked 415 p4p, 634 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stinky Stonk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martez Jones!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonk darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Stonk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stonk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stonk keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stonk.
Stonk lands an uppercut.
Stonk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonk misses with some punches.
Stonk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Stonk is controlling him.
Stonk lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Stonk scores with a nice short uppercut.
 It looks like Martez Jones has been cut.
Stonk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to break free.
Stonk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stonk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stonk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Stonk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Stonk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stonk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones is rocked!
Stonk lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Stonk finish him?
Stonk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonk creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Stonk pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Stonk unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stinky Stonk!
Stinky Stonk 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason St Jaques (ranked 1848 p4p, 5653 weight class) and Barry Jones (ranked 161 p4p, 361 weight class). Mason St Jaques has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason St Jaques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Jaques uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
St Jaques walks into a jab.
St Jaques throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. St Jaques is in Jones's guard.
St Jaques sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
St Jaques gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is staying active underneath St Jaques, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Jaques is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Jaques wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Jaques is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. St Jaques eventually gives up the hold.
St Jaques is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St Jaques trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
St Jaques is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
St Jaques is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
St Jaques trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
St Jaques is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick St Jaques off but St Jaques keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Jaques is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Jaques.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Jaques keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
St Jaques shoots in but no luck this time.
St Jaques shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but St Jaques keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason St Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Jaques ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on St Jaques's head and hops out.
St Jaques tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St Jaques looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
St Jaques displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than St Jaques was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes St Jaques away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones looks to land a left hand but St Jaques moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Jaques.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. St Jaques moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws the left hand but St Jaques avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
St Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but St Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Jaques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.
St Jaques trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St Jaques has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but St Jaques keeps moving.
Jones stays in close to St Jaques's body and controls the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but St Jaques keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but St Jaques gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Jaques trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Jaques advances position into side control!
St Jaques trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St Jaques tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is trying to buck St Jaques off.
St Jaques staying calm.
Mason St Jaques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
St Jaques tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
St Jaques swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Jaques's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Jaques looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but St Jaques is working from the bottom.
St Jaques not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Jaques keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
St Jaques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mason St Jaques will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
St Jaques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but St Jaques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St Jaques.
Barry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Jaques shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed St Jaques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason St Jaques. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Jaques shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
St Jaques fails with the takedown.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Jaques momentarily.
St Jaques takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Jaques defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
St Jaques shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lands the left hand.
St Jaques closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. St Jaques pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Jaques shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Jaques shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed St Jaques's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. St Jaques should have avoided that one.
 St Jaques is rocked!
and Jones counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts St Jaques! He's just covering up as Jones starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 2236 p4p, 2105 weight class) and Samuel Clemens (ranked 296 p4p, 280 weight class). Paulo Maldini 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Samuel Clemens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.
Clemens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldinis head.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Clemens avoids a wild elbow strike from Maldini.
Clemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens lands an uppercut.
Maldini misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clemens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clemens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Clemens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clemens.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini takes a shot to the head.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clemens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Maldini can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens lands a nice uppercut.
Maldini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Clemens keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clemens throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini works the jab nicely.
It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clemens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens is looking to clinch.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens is looking to clinch but Maldini is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clemens.
Clemens drops his hands momentarily and Maldini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Clemens sprawls and moves away.
Maldini misses with a looping right.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Maldini loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini wants to break free but Clemens has control.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clemens pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Clemens has the dominant position.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Clemens lands with a light punch inside.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clemens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Maldini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Clemens darts in and clinches Maldini up against the cage.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clemens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maldini scores with the left hand. Clemens knows he should have avoided that one.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maldini lunges at Clemens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clemens's hand.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldini tries to counter with a takedown but Clemens is quick to defend against it.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook. Clemens ducked under it nicely.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch but Maldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maldini misses with an uppercut. Clemens saw that one coming.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Maldini.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens slips under a jab.
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
Maldini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Maldini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Paulo Maldini is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens slips a straight right by Maldini.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Clemens.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldini misses the target.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini lands a jab.
Maldini bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clemens's head.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maldini misses with a straight left.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldini throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens slips under a jab from Maldini.
Clemens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
Clemens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clemens slips under a jab.
Clemens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemens defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Maldini misses.
Maldini misses with a looping left.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldini circles away.
Maldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Clemens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldini, pushing him back against the cage.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldini is trying to push Clemens away but Clemens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samuel Clemens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clemens gets through Maldini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Clemens lands a right hand.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Clemens on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clemens.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens is controlling him.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Clemens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini is trying to push Clemens away but Clemens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens is controlling him.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clemens wants to clinch.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini feinted with a counter takedown.
Maldini throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Maldini misses.
Clemens fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Maldini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maldini misses with an uppercut.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Nice cross by Maldini.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
Clemens tries to clinch up.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Clemens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clemens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Maldini.
Clemens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clemens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Maldini attempts a counter takedown but Clemens avoids it well and moves away.
Clemens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Clemens tries to clinch but Maldini is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Clemens moves into range and clinches up with Maldini.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Clemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maldini is trying to break free.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clemens moves away from the strike by Maldini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini blocks an uppercut.
Maldini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini is trying to push Clemens away but Clemens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clemens working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Maldini tries to circle away but Clemens has him pinned against the cage.
Maldini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clemens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clemens misses with the head strike.
Clemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldini has had enough of the clinch but Clemens keeps him there for the moment.
Maldini manages to break the clinch.
Clemens moves out of range as Maldini strikes.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldini throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Maldini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Clemens moves in looking to clinch but Maldini pushes him off.
Clemens staying out of range there.
Maldini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clemens under the eye.
Clemens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clemens tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Clemens.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maldini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clemens! But no joy.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Maldini looks to land a left hand but Clemens moved out of range nicely.
Clemens closes the distance and pushes Maldini back into the cage.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini is trying to force a seperation but Clemens has the dominant position.
Clemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maldini backwards.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Clemens tries to clinch up but Maldini circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Maldini in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clemens pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens lands a shoulder strike.
Clemens pushes Maldini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maldini's efforts to push away.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Clemens has him pressed against the cage.
Maldini wants to get back to striking at distance but Clemens won't allow it.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Maldini tries to break free but Clemens pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Maldini blocking some punches.
Clemens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clemens has a couple of punches blocked by Maldini.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Paulo Maldini.
I think Maldini 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!
Paulo Maldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Ann (ranked 2025 p4p, 1632 weight class) and Han Mariduena (ranked 305 p4p, 250 weight class). Han Mariduena has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jules Ann's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jules Ann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Han Mariduena!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ann missing with a left hand there. Mariduena was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mariduena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ann misses with a looping left.
Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ann avoids the body shot from Mariduena.
Mariduena falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ann to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena throws a leg kick
and Ann counters with a straight right hand.
Mariduena slips a jab from Ann.
Ann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mariduena's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mariduena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ann gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ann holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mariduena tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mariduena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mariduena throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mariduena looking to finish Ann with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ann!
Ann is trying to reverse the position but instead Mariduena has taken his back - oops!
Mariduena working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ann wants to control his opponent's hands but Mariduena gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mariduena throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ann just trying to survive but Mariduena is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mariduena lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ann hold on?!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mariduena has the hooks in. Ann is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mariduena passes his arm under Ann's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Ann taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Han Mariduena!
Han Mariduena made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Quien es el siguiente!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero La Croix (ranked 2963 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Theodore Logan (ranked 343 p4p, 295 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 70 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nero La Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theodore Logan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. La Croix moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from La Croix misses the target.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Croix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Croix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Logan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
La Croix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
La Croix throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
La Croix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan thuds his right hand into La Croix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces La Croix off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on La Croix's shoulder, as La Croix tries to avoid the shot.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but La Croix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Croix ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
La Croix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Croix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danga de danga de dang - Logan scores with a four punch combination!
Logan misses with an uppercut
and La Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan misses with a looping left.
La Croix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Croix staying out of range there.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan throws a series of punches but La Croix avoids them all with ease.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but La Croix is just out of range.
La Croix is looking to counter punch.
Logan throws an off balance right hand
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and La Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
La Croix has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Croix is looking to counter punch.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Croix at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan digs a good hook to La Croix's body.
Logan punishes La Croix's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling La Croix to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan misses with a right hand
and La Croix scores with a counter punch that sends Logan to the canvas! La Croix smells blood - he's punishing Logan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Logan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nero La Croix!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicolino Monster (ranked 24876 p4p, 2635 weight class) and Renato Arbani (ranked 284 p4p, 159 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolino Monster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Arbani!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arbani was covering up waiting for the punch and Monster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arbani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arbani 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.
Monster thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arbani has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monster should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arbani has tightened it up now! Monster 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 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Arbani!
Renato Arbani is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Renato Arbani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nicolino Monster spoke after the fight, saying '(5.5,4[55,15,15])'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Vortmont (ranked 977 p4p, 4432 weight class) and Tyrell Towns (ranked 149 p4p, 465 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyrell Towns was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrell Towns!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vortmont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Towns throws the left hand but Vortmont avoids the punch easily.
Towns throws a lazy uppercut
and Vortmont counters with a takedown into side control.
Towns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Vortmont asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Towns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vortmont is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Towns is trying to stand back up.
Vortmont controlling from the back.
Towns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Towns trying to get back to his feet but Vortmont is in full control for now.
Towns is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Towns is trying to get back to his feet but Vortmont has full control of the position and if anything, Towns has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vortmont controls the action.
Vortmont'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Vortmont dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Towns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Towns sprawls and moves away.
Vortmont ducks under a wild hook from Towns.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Towns sprawls and moves away.
Vortmont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Towns.
A slow jab from Towns misses its intended target.
Vortmont attempts a counter takedown but Towns avoids it well and moves away.
Donk. Towns catches Vortmont right on the button with a cross.
Vortmont slips a straight right by Towns.
A big left from Towns misses.
Towns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Towns throws a hook to the side of Vortmont's head but Vortmont sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Towns sprawls and moves away.
Vortmont moves out of range as Towns strikes.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Towns loads up on a big right hand but Vortmont slips the punch.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Towns is quick to defend against it.
Towns throws a jab but it's blocked by Vortmont.
Vortmont on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Towns misses with an uppercut. Vortmont saw that one coming.
Vortmont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortmont blocks a jab.
Towns throws a shot from downtown. Vortmont moves away and avoids it.
Towns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Towns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vortmont. Vortmont circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Towns throws a looping overhand right but Vortmont ducks down to avoid it.
Towns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vortmont.
Towns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Towns misses with a hook
and Vortmont counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vortmont looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Vortmont.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vortmont.
Towns is looking to stand back up but Vortmont counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Towns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vortmont blocks a jab.
Vortmont attempts a counter takedown but Towns avoids it well and moves away.
Vortmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Towns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vortmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Towns throws a shot from downtown. Vortmont moves away and avoids it.
Towns throws a hook but Vortmont avoids it easily.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
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.
Towns misses with a left hand
and Vortmont counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vortmont.
Towns is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vortmont dives into side control.
Vortmont happy to just control the position for now.
Towns wants to get back to his feet but Vortmont is dominant here and he's now got Towns's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrell Towns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Towns throws an overhand right that lands on Vortmont's shoulder, as Vortmont tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Vortmont.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Towns sprawls and moves away.
Towns throws a lazy right hand but Vortmont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Towns misses with a straight left.
Towns lands a head shot.
Towns throws a jab but it's blocked by Vortmont.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Towns sprawls and moves away.
Towns is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vortmont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Towns.
Vortmont moves away from the strike by Towns.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Towns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortmont moves away from the strike by Towns.
Vortmont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyrell Towns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vortmont defending well as Towns loads up on a big left hand.
Vortmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Towns misses.
Towns loads up on a big right hand but Vortmont slips the punch.
Towns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vortmont.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Towns is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vortmont.
Towns throws the left hand but Vortmont avoids the punch easily.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Towns is quick to defend against it.
Towns misses with a straight left.
Towns throws a lazy uppercut
so Vortmont counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vortmont stays in close to Towns's body and controls the position.
Vortmont is standing up over Towns. Towns looks to escape but Vortmont dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont controlling the position from side mount.
Vortmont seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Towns for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towns wants to get back to his feet but Vortmont is dominant here and he's now got Towns's back!
Towns trying to get back to his feet but Vortmont is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vortmont controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Albert Vortmont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Towns wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tyrell Towns just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Towns misses.
Vortmont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Towns throws an overhand right that lands on Vortmont's shoulder, as Vortmont tries to avoid the shot.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Towns sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Vortmont.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
Towns missing with a left hand there. Vortmont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
Vortmont keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Towns.
Vortmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vortmont slips under a jab from Towns.
Nice defenses there by Vortmont.
Towns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vortmont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Towns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Towns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Towns throws an overhand right that lands on Vortmont's shoulder, as Vortmont tries to avoid the shot.
Vortmont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Towns misses.
Vortmont attempts a counter takedown but Towns avoids it well and moves away.
Vortmont slips under a jab from Towns.
Vortmont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vortmont slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towns swings widly with a right hand
and Vortmont counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Towns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vortmont controls the pace.
Vortmont continues to stall.
Towns wants to get back to his feet but Vortmont is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vortmont controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Towns looks to land a left hand but Vortmont moved out of range nicely.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Towns is quick to defend against it.
Towns throws a hook to the side of Vortmont's head but Vortmont sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vortmont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Towns might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towns scores with a jab.
Towns misses with an uppercut
and Vortmont counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Towns!
Towns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Towns is trying to get back to his feet but Vortmont has full control of the position and if anything, Towns has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
More hug and hope from Vortmont.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tyrell Towns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A left lands for Towns.
Vortmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vortmont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vortmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Towns's corner calls for a 1-2. Towns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Towns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Towns.
A big left from Towns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vortmont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Towns.
Vortmont attempts a counter takedown but Towns avoids it well and moves away.
Vortmont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Towns.
Vortmont attempts a counter takedown but Towns avoids it well and moves away.
Towns throws a looping overhand right but Vortmont ducks down to avoid it.
Towns throws a looping overhand right but Vortmont ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towns looks to land a left hand but Vortmont moved out of range nicely.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Towns is quick to defend against it.
Towns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vortmont changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vortmont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Towns.
Vortmont appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Towns throws a poor cross that misses
and Vortmont counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vortmont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Vortmont is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Vortmont continues to hold on tight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Towns.
Vortmont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Towns misses with a right hand
and Vortmont counters with a single leg into guard. Towns didn't expect that.
Towns is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vortmont dives into side control.
Vortmont taking a breather here.
Towns tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vortmont really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Towns.
Albert Vortmont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vortmont softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrell Towns.
I think Towns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrell Towns!
Tyrell Towns is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batu Otgonbayar (ranked 848 p4p, 25563 weight class) and Nik Fox (ranked 118 p4p, 546 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Batu Otgonbayar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nik Fox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otgonbayar moves into range and clinches up with Fox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Otgonbayar.
Fox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Otgonbayar walks away with a smile on his face. Fox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Otgonbayar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.
Otgonbayar closes the distance and clinches.
Otgonbayar lands with a left to the head.
Otgonbayar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short shot to the head.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otgonbayar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
A shot in the inside from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Otgonbayar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
Otgonbayar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fox tries to pull guard but Otgonbayar won't allow it.
Batu Otgonbayar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Fox.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otgonbayar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otgonbayar lands a nice uppercut.
Fox is rocked!
Fox looks winded!
A short left from Otgonbayar.
Fox is still on wobbly legs! Can Otgonbayar finish him?
Otgonbayar stops a takedown attempt from Fox.
Fox seems to have recovered his senses.
Fox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otgonbayar lands a left hand.
A short right from Otgonbayar.
Otgonbayar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fox backwards.
Otgonbayar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Otgonbayar creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fox with a big uppercut! Fox tries to clinch up but Otgonbayar pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fox to the mat! Fox covers up and Otgonbayar unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Batu Otgonbayar!
Batu Otgonbayar retains his middleweight title!
Batu Otgonbayar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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