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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Swotter (ranked 25041 p4p, 24999 weight class) and Connor McSwagger (ranked 654 p4p, 618 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Harry Swotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Connor McSwagger!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swotter throws a low kick but it's checked well by McSwagger.
McSwagger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Swotter with a body shot.
A combination from Swotter does no damage.
McSwagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swotter misses with a head kick.
McSwagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McSwagger.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter tries a low kick but McSwagger avoids it.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Swotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSwagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harry Swotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McSwagger swings widly with a right hand
and Swotter counters with a leg kick.
Swotter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwagger avoids the body shot from Swotter.
McSwagger throws out a counter right but Swotter avoids it with no problem.
Swotter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSwagger.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Swotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swotter scores with a nice body kick.
Swotter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSwagger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swotter with a nice cross.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Swotter.
McSwagger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swotter misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter throws a nice looking combination but McSwagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. McSwagger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McSwagger staying out of range there.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Swotter misses.
McSwagger lands with an overhand left.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for McSwagger. That snapped Swotter's head back.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swotter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swotter swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swotter feints and then cracks McSwagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSwagger down.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a left and a right that stings Swotter.
McSwagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Swotter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
McSwagger 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.
Swotter throws a combination. McSwagger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McSwagger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swotter. Swotter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice body shot.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
Swotter scores with a jab. McSwagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swotter throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swotter throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Swotter misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter throws a sloppy body shot
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Swotter throws a body punch but McSwagger moves out of range.
Swotter throws an off balance right hand
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter throws a combination that misses
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swotter tries to score with a low kick but McSwagger moves his leg out of the way.
McSwagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Swotter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Swotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McSwagger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McSwagger throws a hook but Swotter avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Swotter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McSwagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSwagger moves away from the strike by Swotter.
McSwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swotter throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swotter misses with a right hand
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swotter misses with a body shot
and McSwagger counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swotter throws a solid leg kick but McSwagger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swotter.
Swotter lands with an overhand left.
Swotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McSwagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwagger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swotter is looking for a counter combo.
Swotter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSwagger! But no joy.
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swotter misses with a body kick.
McSwagger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Swotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick and McSwagger moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from McSwagger.
Swotter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McSwagger ducks under a wild hook from Swotter.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
Swotter throws a right hand that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSwagger misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Swotter
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for McSwagger.
Swotter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSwagger. That did some damage!
Swotter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swotter misses with a double jab
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwagger digs a good body shot into Swotter's ribs.
Swotter looks for the body kick but McSwagger saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swotter misses with the body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by McSwagger.
Swotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
McSwagger throws a shot to the body.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Swotter digs a good body shot into McSwagger's ribs.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and McSwagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swotter thinking.
Swotter throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swotter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger looks to score with a jab to the body but Swotter is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Swotter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swotter throws a poor cross that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swotter.
No joy there for McSwagger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swotter throws a leg kick which misses McSwagger's front leg but catches the back leg as McSwagger tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Swotter is predictable there
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter throws a left and a right that both miss
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Swotter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McSwagger's head.
Swotter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McSwagger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Swotter misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swotter misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Swotter misses with a lunging right hand
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connor McSwagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swotter. That's going to slow McSwagger down.
A jab from McSwagger finds it's way through Swotter's defenses.
Swotter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swotter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McSwagger.
Swotter dodges the punch combination from McSwagger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swotter throws an off balance right hand
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
Swotter moves away from the strike by McSwagger.
Swotter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Swotter backs off McSwagger throws a huge counter combo but Swotter manages to avoid it all.
McSwagger misses with a hook. Swotter ducked under it nicely.
Swotter throws a sloppy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McSwagger throws out a powerful jab.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Swotter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McSwagger! But no joy.
McSwagger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McSwagger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Swotter throws a jab but it's blocked by McSwagger.
McSwagger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McSwagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swotter throws out the jab.
Swotter misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter throws a leg kick
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McSwagger connects with the punch.
McSwagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swotter.
McSwagger misses with a double jab.
Swotter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger fails to land with a series of punches.
McSwagger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Swotter throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger slips under a jab from Swotter.
Harry Swotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swotter connects with a leg kick.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and Swotter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McSwagger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swotter throws a chopping leg kick but McSwagger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swotter throws a body kick that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swotter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swotter lands a two punch combo.
Swotter walks into a straight right hand from McSwagger.
Swotter swings widly with a right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swotter scores with a jab. McSwagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swotter misses with a left hand
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combo that has Swotter backing up. Swotter nods at McSwagger to acknowledge the strikes.
Swotter misses with a body shot
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swotter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swotter throws a leg kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSwagger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Vermicelli (ranked 4969 p4p, 4714 weight class) and Iso Danny (ranked 549 p4p, 533 weight class). Vermicelli comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Vermicelli !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iso Danny!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vermicelli but Vermicelli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vermicelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vermicelli swivels and escapes.
Vermicelli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danny has his takedown stuffed
and Danny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Vermicelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Danny.
Vermicelli thumps Danny with a low kick.
Danny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vermicelli avoids it really well and circles away.
We've been told by Vermicelli 's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danny throws a head kick that misses.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vermicelli gets tackled into the cage by Danny. Danny maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Danny.
 It looks like John Vermicelli has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Vermicelli 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vermicelli swings wildly with an uppercut but Danny uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermicelli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Danny is defending well for now.
Vermicelli tries a body shot but Danny blocks it.
Danny decides to pull guard.
Danny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vermicelli defends it easily.
Danny 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.
Danny throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vermicelli uses it to pass to side control.
Vermicelli working away.
Danny is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli trying to control the position but Danny is working away.
You can see the frustration on Danny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vermicelli laying and praying for a moment but Danny takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vermicelli wants to control but Danny is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danny moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danny pushes a forearm under Vermicelli 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vermicelli is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iso Danny!
After winning the bout, Iso Danny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, John Vermicelli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Think I Need To Stop Watching Rocky '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Couture (ranked 1958 p4p, 2995 weight class) and Davey Allen (ranked 251 p4p, 362 weight class). Felipe Couture 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Davey Allen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen gets caught napping as Couture dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Allen keeping full guard, as Couture tries to pass.
Allen trying to control the position.
Couture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen tries to sprawl but Couture drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Couture takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Couture looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Couture controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to control Couture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Allen avoid being mounted?
Couture content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Couture works his way into side control.
Allen trying to control but Couture flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to control his opponent's hands but Couture gets his hands free.
Allen is in bad spot here.
Couture working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Allen can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Couture.
Couture seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Allen for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen breaks Couture's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen throws a big right hand that misses.
Allen wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Couture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Couture throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Felipe Couture overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Couture keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Couture works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Allen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Couture looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen is working Couture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couture is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen fails with the takedown.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Allen.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Couture tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Davey Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Couture after a bit of a struggle.
Allen gets underhooks to prevent Couture's takedown attempt.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davey Allen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Allen throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Couture bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Davey Allen has been cut.
Couture throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Allen scores with the left hand. Couture knows he should have avoided that one.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws a jab when Couture was well out of range.
Couture tries to counter with a takedown but Allen is quick to defend against it.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Couture counters by moving into the clinch.
Couture managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Allen trying to control here.
Allen won't allow Couture to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Couture tries to pass to full mount but Allen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to control but can't.
Couture seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Couture leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Couture attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Couture misses with a low kick as Allen jumps back.
Couture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Couture attempts a counter takedown but Allen avoids it well and moves away.
Felipe Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Allen.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Couture cracks Allen with a good jab.
Allen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Couture's half guard.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture gets full guard.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couture 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.
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen throws a strike but Couture rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Couture is proving a slippery customer.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Couture!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Dillon (ranked 2181 p4p, 2289 weight class) and Tye Kwondo (ranked 263 p4p, 279 weight class). Tye Kwondo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tye Kwondo!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwondo walks into a straight right hand from Dillon.
Danga de danga de dang - Dillon scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dillon.
Dillon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillon scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Dillon lands.
Dillon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kwondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwondo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwondo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillon lands a jab to the head.
Kwondo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillon jabs at Kwondo's body.
Dillon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dillon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Kwondo.
Dillon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kwondo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kwondo.
Cody Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tye Kwondo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dillon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwondos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kwondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwondo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters circling - Kwondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwondo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Dillon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kwondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cody Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dillon. No joy for Kwondo on that attempt.
Kwondo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Dillon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillon.
A low kick lands for Dillon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kwondo misses.
Dillon lands with a good body shot.
Dillon scores with a jab.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwondo has time to react.
Dillon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kwondo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dillon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dillon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dillon scores with a jab to the body.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwondo has time to react.
Dillon with a nice cross.
Dillon with a nice cross.
Kwondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwondo has his takedown stuffed
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon connects with a body shot.
Kwondo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillon thuds his right hand into Kwondo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kwondo misses with the combination.
Kwondo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwondo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kwondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kwondo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dillon swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Dillon misses the target.
Dillon tests Kwondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Dillon throws a good cross that connects.
We've been informed that Kwondo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon lunges at Kwondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kwondo's hand.
Dillon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dillon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kwondo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillon lands a lovely overhand right.
Dillon tries to sprawl but Kwondo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dillon is trying to stand up here but Kwondo is controlling him well.
Kwondo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dillon wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwondo wants to control but Dillon is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kwondo misses with a double jab
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dillon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kwondo. Kwondo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dillon lands a nice shot that snaps Kwondo's head back.
Dillon scores with a sloppy right hand. Kwondo should have avoided that one.
Dillon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kwondo darts in looking for a takedown but Dillon gets double underhooks and turns Kwondo into the cage.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
Dillon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kwondo backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dillon scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from Dillon.
Kwondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cody Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwondo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dillon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillon with a hook.
Dillon connects with the punch.
Dillon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kwondo misses with a combination
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kwondo can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for Dillon. That snapped Kwondo's head back.
Kwondo shoots and misses
and Dillon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillon lands a two punch combo.
Kwondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cody Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon scores with a body shot.
Kwondo misses with a combination
and Dillon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillon lands with a nice body punch.
Kwondo is breathing heavily.
Dillon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillon thumps Kwondo with a low kick.
Kwondo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kwondo throws a head kick that misses
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillon digs a good body shot into Kwondo's ribs.
Kwondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dillon lands a slapping body shot.
Dillon jabs at Kwondo's body.
Dillon scores with a decent looking hook.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kwondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kwondo takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon lands a nice looking body shot.
Kwondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
Dillon lands a nice shot that snaps Kwondo's head back.
Dillon moves into range and clinches up with Kwondo.
Dillon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dillon stalling.
Kwondo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillon smiles and moves away.
Cody Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tye Kwondo.
Dillon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kwondo on the side of the head.
Kwondo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dillon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Dillon.
Kwondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwondo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kwondo.
Dillon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dillon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kwondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwondo has time to react.
Kwondo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kwondo tries to keep at a distance but Dillon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dillon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwondo fails to pull guard.
Dillon scores with a shot to the side of Kwondo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillon dominated that second round.
That's time! Dillon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dillon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kwondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dillon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kwondo walks into a stiff left hand from Dillon.
Dillon clinches up against the cage.
Dillon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillon.
Nice body punch from Dillon.
Dillon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dillon digs a right hand into Kwondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kwondo's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon digs a right hand into Kwondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kwondo's gas tank.
Dillon lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dillon.
Dillon manages to break the clinch.
Kwondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillon connects with a single shot there.
Tye Kwondo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Dillon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwondo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dillon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dillon connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillon.
Dillon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kwondo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Dillon.
Dillon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwondo backwards.
Dillon stalling against the cage.
Dillon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kwondo backwards.
Dillon slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dillon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dillon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kwondo is trying to pull guard but Dillon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dillon controlling the action here for a moment.
Cody Dillon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kwondo tries a body shot but Dillon blocks it.
Dillon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dillon is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwondo trying to stall but Dillon improves his position.
Dillon lands a nice uppercut.
Dillon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dillon.
Dillon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwondo backwards.
Kwondo tries a knee to the head but Dillon blocks it.
Dillon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillon breaks from the clinch.
Dillon cracks Kwondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwondo shoots and misses
and Dillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dillon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillon jabs Kwondo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dillon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kwondo on the side of the head.
Dillon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kwondo on the side of the head.
Kwondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwondos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kwondo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwondo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwondo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cody Dillon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tye Kwondo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tye Kwondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cody Dillon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Dillon.
Dillon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillon, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jing Xin Yi (ranked 1683 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Phil Myler (ranked 226 p4p, 335 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jing Xin Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Myler!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Xin Yi breaks from the clinch.
Myler closes the distance and clinches.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myler avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi sets himself, and Myler steps forward looking for the clinch! Xin Yi avoids it this time.
Myler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xin Yi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xin Yi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Xin Yi keeps the fight on the outside.
Myler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xin Yi counters with a three punch combo that has Myler backing up. Myler nods at Xin Yi to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myler moves into the clinch.
Xin Yi 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.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses.
Myler gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Xin Yi working hard to break the clinch.
Xin Yi is trying to break the clinch but Myler is controlling him.
Xin Yi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xin Yi stalling in the clinch but Myler improves position.
Myler lands an elbow inside that Xin Yi shrugs off.
It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Xin Yi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xin Yi manages to break the clinch.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that half lands.
Myler has closed the distance and engaged Xin Yi in a clinch.
Xin Yi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Myler moves in looking to clinch but Xin Yi pushes him off.
Myler tries to clinch but Xin Yi moves away
and Xin Yi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Myler instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi is looking to control Myler's arms but Myler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xin Yi has his back to the cage.
Myler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Xin Yi's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xin Yi tries to break free but Myler pushes him back against the cage.
Myler keeps control of Xin Yi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xin Yi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xin Yi tries to break the clinch but Myler is controlling the position.
Xin Yi lands a nice shot to the body.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myler avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xin Yi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myler doesn't manage to clinch there - Xin Yi circles away.
Xin Yi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Myler's head.
Xin Yi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Myler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xin Yi stalling the fight.
Myler lands a nice elbow.
Xin Yi stalling in the clinch.
Xin Yi is working Myler over against the cage.
Xin Yi dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike.
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myler moves into range and clinches up with Xin Yi.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Xin Yi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xin Yi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xin Yi is looking to break free of the clinch but Myler has double underhooks.
Myler lands an elbow inside that Xin Yi shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myler moves into the clinch.
Myler keeps control of Xin Yi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xin Yi's brow.
Myler's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xin Yi avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Xin Yi looking to stall.
Xin Yi working hard to break the clinch.
Myler keeps control of Xin Yi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xin Yi tries to circle away but Myler has him pinned against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Xin Yi blocks the elbow strike.
Xin Yi dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xin Yi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Xin Yi wants to break free but Myler has control.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xin Yi dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Myler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jing Xin Yi's cut.
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.
Myler gets a clinch.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xin Yi's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Xin Yi manages to break the clinch.
Myler clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xin Yi avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Xin Yi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Xin Yi dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Xin Yi has had enough of the clinch but Myler keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xin Yi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myler gets a clinch.
Xin Yi is trying to break the clinch but Myler is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xin Yi's brow.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Xin Yi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myler moves into range and clinches up with Xin Yi.
Xin Yi working hard to break the clinch.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xin Yi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Xin Yi dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Xin Yi wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
Xin Yi can't break the clinch.
Xin Yi wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
Xin Yi stalling in the clinch but Myler improves position.
Xin Yi manages to break the clinch.
Xin Yi connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xin Yi throws a series of punches but Myler avoids them all with ease.
Myler blocks a jab.
Xin Yi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses.
Xin Yi throws a head kick but Myler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myler moves into the clinch.
Xin Yi blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Xin Yi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Xin Yi manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Myler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Both fighters circling a little - Xin Yi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xin Yi circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Xin Yi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myler has managed to clinch.
Xin Yi breaks from the clinch.
Jing Xin Yi is winning the standup battle so far.
Myler tries to clinch
and Xin Yi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xin Yi gets in close and tags Myler with a short punch that almost sends Myler to the mat! Oh Myler is in big trouble! He turns his back on Xin Yi, trying to create some distance but Xin Yi rushes him, striking wildly and Myler goes down! The referee tackles Xin Yi into the cage to end the fight! Xin Yi is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jing Xin Yi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Lewis (ranked 2308 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Sam Wylie (ranked 311 p4p, 238 weight class). Wylie has chosen RATM- NO SHELTER 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Wylie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylie.
Lewis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lewis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Wylie.
Wylie prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis pulls guard effortlessly.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Wylie is proving a slippery customer.
Wylie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wylie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Wylie is proving a slippery customer.
Wylie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wylie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewis has his foot on Wylie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wylie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wylie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wylie with a nice head shot there.
Wylie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wylie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wylie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wylie is working Lewis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Wylie controlling him for the moment.
Lewis is trying to keep Wylie in close.
Wylie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wylie trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Wylie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wylie lands a couple of elbows.
 Lewis is rocked!
Wylie working some strikes from top position.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wylie trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis can't keep his opponent in guard - Wylie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis tries to roll over but Wylie keeps him under control.
Lewis's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Wylie is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lewis is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wylie fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lewis from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wylie! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Wylie!
After the fight, Sam Wylie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Zeus (ranked 1650 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Froma Lan (ranked 204 p4p, 247 weight class). Lan has chosen Men At work - Down under as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Titan Zeus 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Zeus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Froma Lan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Froma Lan has been cut.
Lan shoots and misses
and Zeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zeus.
Zeus misses with an uppercut.
Lan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zeus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lan leaves his chin hanging out and Zeus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lan crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Zeus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Titan Zeus made sure he mentioned Northern Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hadebrand Drachmann (ranked 1216 p4p, 1116 weight class) and Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 71 p4p, 63 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hadebrand Drachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlinho Motosserra!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motosserra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Motosserra fails with the takedown
and Drachmann counters with a one-two to the body.
Drachmann gets caught napping as Motosserra dives in and scores a takedown. Drachmann manages to retain guard.
Motosserra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Drachmann looking for a guillotine here but Motosserra defends easily.
Motosserra stands and throws Drachmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drachmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Motosserra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Motosserra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drachmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Motosserra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motosserra is looking to take a break and control but Drachmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Motosserra has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drachmann is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Motosserra yanks on the arm and Drachmann is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Motosserra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlinho Motosserra!
After the fight, Charlinho Motosserra was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bullard (ranked 753 p4p, 1012 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 63 p4p, 75 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man walks into a straight right hand from Bullard.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man dives in and grabs Bullard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullard pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Bullard connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Bullard lands a right hook to the body.
Bullard lands the left hand.
Good exchange - Bullard coming out on top.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Bullard lands with a nice body punch.
Bullard has a takedown stuffed.
Bullard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Bullard had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bullard on his heels. He'll look to pass Bullard's guard now, I'm sure.
Bullard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bullard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard wants to sweep but no luck.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bullard 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.
Bullard looking for subs off his back but Man has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bullard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard trying to control from the bottom.
Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bullard sees it coming and defends easily.
Man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Man prevents Bullard from improving his position.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullard keeps working.
Bullard has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bullard with the active half guard here but Man passes nicely into side control.
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bullard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bullard is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bullard avoid being mounted?
Bullard is looking to improve his position.
Bullard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man winds up and cracks Bullard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Man connects with a nice short shot to Bullard's temple.
Man is thwarting Bullard's attempts to control the position.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bullard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
Bullard looking for submissions off his back.
Man is trying to control. Bullard 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.
A close round but Stan Man will probably get the nod.
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.
Nice uppercut there from Bullard.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bullard to score with a decent uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a takedown attempt - Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bullard throws a shot to the body.
Man dives in and grabs Bullard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bullard pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bullard, as that shot connected.
Man avoids the body shot from Bullard.
Bullard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bullard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bullard misses with a head kick.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bullard did well to prevent Man getting side control.
Bullard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Bullard gets full guard.
Man trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Bullard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Man's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Man works over Bullard with some ground and pound from guard.
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man works over Bullard with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bullard is on top in guard.
Bullard slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Man is looking to control Bullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
Man is looking to improve his position.
Man is still trying to improve position.
Man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bullard with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bullard stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bullard postures up.
Bullard stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man is looking for a triangle but Bullard pushes his legs off easily.
Bullard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bullard works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.
Bullard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bullard wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man wants to stand up but Bullard is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bullard.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Bullard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bullard with a hook.
Bullard scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bullard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bullard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bullard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man wants to control from the top but Bullard keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.
Bullard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bullard keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bullard keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bullard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bullard postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it.
Man looking to control.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man is trying to control the position but Bullard postures up.
Bullard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Man wants to stand but Bullard is controlling the position.
Bullard won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Bullard any problems.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man wants to stand up but Bullard is controlling him.
Bullard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bullard has momentary wrist control but Man slips an elbow through the middle.
Bullard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bullard's legs - danger averted.
Man makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bullard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Bullard is rocked!
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Bullard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bullard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Man has picked Bullard up and slammed him! Bullard can't keep hold of the triangle and Man manages to pass to side control!
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
Bullard tries to improve position but can't.
Bullard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Man connects with a decent elbow.
Bullard is trying to improve his position.
Man wants to control but Bullard is keeping him busy.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Bullard is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bullard some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 159 p4p, 917 weight class) and Jason Jungle (ranked 28 p4p, 149 weight class). Hrvoje Kovacevic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Jungle!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jungle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jason Jungle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jungle shoots and misses
and Kovacevic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kovacevic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jungle sprawling to the canvas! Jungle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kovacevic finish him?!
 Jungle is rocked!
Jungle shoots and misses
and Kovacevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hrvoje Kovacevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jungle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kovacevic drops Jungle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jungle! Kovacevic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
Hrvoje Kovacevic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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