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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Stafford (ranked 5262 p4p, 24855 weight class) and Autobot Three (ranked 522 p4p, 564 weight class). Stafford's entrance music is Voices- Rev Theory. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ezekiel Stafford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Autobot Three!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Three avoids the head kick by Stafford.
Stafford tries to clinch
and Three counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stafford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stafford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Three manages to avoid it.
Three clinches up against the cage.
Three gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stafford.
Three lands a left hand.
Three is leaning against Stafford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stafford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stafford breaks from the clinch.
Three has Stafford up against the cage in a clinch.
Stafford throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stafford stalling against the cage.
Three prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Stafford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Three lands a right hand.
Stafford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stafford throws an elbow but it misses.
Stafford is looking for a takedown.
Three prevents a takedown attempt there.
Three lands a nice uppercut.
Three has Stafford pressed against the cage, preventing Stafford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stafford tries to pull guard but Three holds him up against the cage and eventually Stafford drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three keeps control of Stafford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stafford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Three - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Three presses Stafford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stafford is breathing heavily.
A short left from Three.
Three lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Three.
Stafford tries to pull guard but Three forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Three breaks from the clinch.
Three drives through and clinches with Stafford against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Three lands a shoulder strike.
Stafford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Three has managed to clinch.
Three has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stafford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Three can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Three.
Stafford has Three pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Three manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Three.
Three pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Three forces Stafford back against the cage and clinches.
Stafford looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Three breaks the clinch.
Autobot Three is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stafford with a poor takedown
and Three counters with a right hand to the body.
Three has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Three.
Three lands a hook that snaps the head of Stafford backwards.
Three jumps guard.
Three is adopting a defensive guard.
Three working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stafford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stafford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stafford has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Three to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stafford is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Three pulls down on the head and he's put Stafford to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Autobot Three!
In defeat, Ezekiel Stafford stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey, you win some and you lose some. Much respect for my opponent. I will learn from this and come back stronger, faster, and better. Much love to the fans for coming to support me. I will see you all soon. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jichang Wook (ranked 4938 p4p, 5562 weight class) and Setiawan Joyo Chai (ranked 452 p4p, 473 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jichang Wook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Setiawan Joyo Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai lands a jab to Wook's midsection.
Wook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Chai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Wook is rocked!
Wook shoots and misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Wook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wook shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jichang Wook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Wook seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Wook has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wook in his tracks.
Wook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Wook gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Wook tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Chai is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Wook buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Wook!! Wook is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Chai throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Setiawan Joyo Chai!
Setiawan Joyo Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Burns (ranked 4461 p4p, 4443 weight class) and Garuda Kaji (ranked 470 p4p, 467 weight class). Kaji comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Young Eagle's Song (Yokaren's Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garuda Kaji!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaji.
Kaji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Kaji slips a jab from Burns.
Kaji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Kaji misses the jab.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns avoids the body shot from Kaji.
Kaji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaji clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Burns misses.
Kaji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kaji slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Kaji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burns in his tracks.
Burns is rocked!
Kaji weaves into range and cracks Burns right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burns goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kaji is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Garuda Kaji!
After winning the bout, Garuda Kaji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Doo Ho Choi (ranked 4276 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Frans Kronstedth (ranked 313 p4p, 316 weight class). Choi comes to the cage accompanied by Superman. Doo Ho Choi 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doo Ho Choi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frans Kronstedth!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronstedth misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Kronstedth 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kronstedth cracks Choi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kronstedth missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kronstedth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kronstedth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kronstedth lunges at Choi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choi 's hand.
The crowd cheers as Choi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronstedth doesn't seem phased though.
Kronstedth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi moves into the clinch.
Choi has Kronstedth pressed against the cage, preventing Kronstedth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Choi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Kronstedth off balance momentarily.
Kronstedth slips a jab and a cross from Choi .
Kronstedth misses with a body shot.
Choi misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kronstedth circles away quickly and effectively.
Choi swings for the body but Kronstedth moves out of range.
Kronstedth loads up on a big right hand but Choi slips the punch.
A big left from Kronstedth misses.
Kronstedth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi lands with a nice combination. Kronstedth backs away looking to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Choi .
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kronstedth throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi takes one to the chin there.
Kronstedth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the head.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Kronstedth backpedaling.
Decent striking displayed by Choi there.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kronstedth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choi 's head.
Kronstedth thuds his right hand into Choi 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a right hand that Kronstedth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kronstedth also avoids with ease.
Kronstedth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi .
Kronstedth looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Kronstedth misses with a few strikes there.
Choi misses with a two punch combination.
Kronstedth throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Kronstedth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kronstedth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a double jab.
Kronstedth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronstedth 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.
Kronstedth wants to clinch.
Choi tries to move into range but Kronstedth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kronstedth throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Choi . Beautiful body shot.
Choi connects with a solid leg kick.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Kronstedth backpedaling.
Choi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Kronstedth misses with a looping right.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi throws the kick towards the body but Kronstedth avoids it.
Kronstedth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kronstedth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Choi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Choi throws a series of punches but Kronstedth avoids them all with ease.
Kronstedth scores with a nice head shot.
Kronstedth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choi .
Choi misses with a hook. Kronstedth ducked under it nicely.
Kronstedth avoids the head kick by Choi .
Choi throws a series of punches but Kronstedth avoids them all with ease.
Choi misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronstedth is looking to chop away at Choi 's legs.
Kronstedth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kronstedth looks to land a left hand but Choi moved out of range nicely.
Kronstedth moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Choi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kronstedth misses with a two punch combination.
Choi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Choi .
Kronstedth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Kronstedth misses.
Choi is looking for a counter combo.
Choi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kronstedth lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Choi scores with a four punch combination!
Kronstedth throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronstedth lands an overhand right.
Kronstedth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Choi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kronstedth. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Doo Ho Choi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Choi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Choi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Doo Ho Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kronstedth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Choi connects with a body shot.
Kronstedth dodges the punch combination from Choi .
Choi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kronstedth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kronstedth. Those never looked like landing.
Choi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kronstedth connects with a jab.
Choi is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kronstedth! Choi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frans Kronstedth!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 4702 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Logan Montgomery (ranked 483 p4p, 441 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Montgomery throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Montgomery is in Diaz's guard.
Montgomery drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montgomery jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
Montgomery is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throwing strikes but missing.
Montgomery stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Montgomery accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Montgomery sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montgomery thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Montgomery dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montgomery slips nicely into half guard.
Montgomery not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Montgomery is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montgomery is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Montgomery.
Montgomery tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Montgomery has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montgomery scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montgomery lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Montgomery seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Montgomery not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery moves nicely into side control.
Diaz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Montgomery dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Montgomery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Montgomery ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Montgomery fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Montgomery misses
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery throws a sloppy head kick
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery is breathing heavily.
Montgomery tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Montgomery fails with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montgomery thinking.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Montgomery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montgomery can do to turn this around?
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Montgomery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Montgomery persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montgomery dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Montgomery's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Logan Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montgomery wants to clinch but Diaz slips to the side
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Montgomery tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a left and a right that stings Montgomery.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Montgomery with a poor takedown
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Montgomery.
Montgomery throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Montgomery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montgomery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a left to the body.
Montgomery misses with a takedown
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montgomery.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Montgomery closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery has his takedown stuffed
and Diaz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Montgomery shoots and misses
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Montgomery backing up. Montgomery nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Montgomery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Montgomery tries to clinch
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montgomery gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Montgomery darts in looking for a takedown but Diaz gets double underhooks and turns Montgomery into the cage.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Montgomery is rocked!
Montgomery throws a combination that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Montgomery shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montgomery misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Montgomery is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Montgomery misses with a takedown attempt
and Diaz counters with a big right hand! Oh Montgomery is in trouble here! Diaz follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Diaz!
A victorious Nick Diaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rate (ranked 3479 p4p, 5582 weight class) and David Lucifer (ranked 376 p4p, 487 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Rate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rate slips a jab from Lucifer.
Lucifer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rate closes the distance and clinches.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rate controls his hands.
Lucifer is trying to break free.
Rate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucifer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rate's elbow.
Nice body punch from Lucifer - that landed with a thud.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Rate has a couple of punches blocked by Lucifer.
Lucifer tries a body shot but Rate blocks it.
Lucifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rate is defending well for now.
Lucifer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Lucifer working hard to break the clinch.
Lucifer throws a head punch that misses.
Lucifer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rate misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Rate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucifer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rate fails to land.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Lucifer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Rate.
Rate lands with a left to the head.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate blocks an uppercut.
Lucifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rate looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Lucifer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucifer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lucifer takes a shot to the head.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucifer looks winded!
A short right from Rate on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
Lucifer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rate's elbow.
Rate lands with a right to the head.
Rate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lucifer can't break the clinch.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Rate lands a right hand.
Rate gets through Lucifer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rate.
Rate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Rate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rate lands with a light punch inside.
Rate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Rate.
Lucifer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lucifers head.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rate.
Rate lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
Rate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rate.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rate lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
Rate scores with a shoulder strike.
Lucifer takes a shot to the head.
Rate scores with a shot to the side of Lucifer's head.
Rate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucifer is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rate on the inside.
Rate lands with a left to the head.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Rate finish him?
Rate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucifer backwards.
A short right from Rate on the inside.
Rate lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lucifer to his knees! Rate keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Rate!
Peter Rate really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Nevermore Clothing Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Irons (ranked 2735 p4p, 5657 weight class) and Akimbo Spice Chai Jr (ranked 305 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Irons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai Jr.
Chai Jr lands a big head kick that sends Irons tumbling to the mat! Chai Jr takes a step backwards and waves Irons back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Magnus Irons has been cut.
Chai Jr looks for the body kick but Irons saw that one coming.
Irons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai Jr manages to avoid it.
Chai Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Irons is wise to it.
Chai Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Irons's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Irons is breathing heavily.
Chai Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai Jr lands a big right hand that sends Irons crashing to the mat! Chai Jr stays standing though and waves Irons back to his feet!
Irons is rocked!
Chai Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Irons crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
Akimbo Spice Chai Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Akimbo Spice Chai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Bates (ranked 3163 p4p, 3520 weight class) and Li Gong (ranked 263 p4p, 280 weight class). Li Gong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henry Bates's chin.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Li Gong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bates!
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gong is doing well to control the position and prevent Bates from advancing to side control.
Gong trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Gong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bates's back!
Gong 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.
Gong is continuing to stall.
Bates rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gong prevents Bates from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gong in particular looking to stall.
The adventures of Gong the control monster continue. Boring.
Bates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gong is looking to clinch.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.
Gong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Bates both land. Nice combination.
Bates lands with a nice combination. Gong backs away looking to recover.
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!
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bates shoots in but Gong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bates sets himself, and Gong steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Gong off the cage and back into range.
Bates takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses.
Gong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gong slips under a jab from Bates.
Gong staying out of range there.
Bates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gong to the ground. Bates is now in Gong's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gong is on top in guard.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
Gong stands up from Bates's guard - Gong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gong on the side of the head.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Bates swings for the body but Gong moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gong misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates tries to bum rush Gong with a series of wild strikes but Gong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gong darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates blocking some punches.
Gong lands with a right to the head.
Gong stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Gong stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Bates dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Bates misses.
Gong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates connects with a crisp jab.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Bates lands with a straight right. Gong didn't see that one coming.
Gong tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Gong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Gong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates.
Henry Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Bates sets himself, and Gong steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time.
Bates is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gong walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
It looks like Bates has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
A big right from Bates misses.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Bates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gong on the side of the head.
Bates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Gong, which made it look bad.
Bates misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bates digs a good body shot into Gong's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates.
Gong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Gong closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gong is defending well.
A short uppercut from Gong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gong.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
Gong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
Gong digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gong.
Bates is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong working aggressively here.
Gong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates working aggressively here.
Bates is working for takedown but Gong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gong clinches.
Bates tries a body shot but Gong blocks it.
Gong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bates wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates working aggressively here.
Gong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bates working aggressively here.
Gong blocks a body shot from Bates.
Li Gong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates misses with a takedown
and Gong counters by moving into the clinch.
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 Henry Bates will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gong clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Gong struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gong can do to turn this around?
Gong lands an uppercut.
Bates is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gong.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Gong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Gong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gong digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Gong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bates with a big uppercut! Bates tries to clinch up but Gong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bates to the mat! Bates covers up and Gong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Li Gong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Mnusk (ranked 1896 p4p, 4061 weight class) and Sean Falco (ranked 299 p4p, 543 weight class). Falco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shatter- Code Orange. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Falco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mnusk defends well and Falco ends up having to push Mnusk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mnusk connects with a nice looking jab.
Mnusk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mnusk lands a left and a right that send Falco crashing to the mat, dazed. Mnusk thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Falco is rocked!
 It looks like Sean Falco has been cut.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Falco limp body while Mnusk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elo Mnusk!
After winning the bout, Elo Mnusk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sean Falco had this to say: 'I want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. I know this one is a tough loss but I promise I will come back stronger and better than before. Much respect to my opponent and I wish them the best. Love you all and thank you again. Time to do work!'.
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