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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexanda Riverriei (ranked 24983 p4p, 5756 weight class) and Mike Justice (ranked 297 p4p, 281 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexanda Riverriei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Justice!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice gets the takedown into side control.
Riverriei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Justice off and has taken his back!
Justice is really stuck here.
Justice looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Riverriei working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Justice's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Riverriei is trying to stick to Justice's back but Justice is turning into Riverriei. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riverriei's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Justice.
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!
Riverriei being controlled here, momentarily.
Justice passes Riverriei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverriei is looking to improve his position.
Justice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Justice content to control rather than advance.
Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Riverriei is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice moves into full mount! Riverriei won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverriei looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Justice biding his time, controlling Riverriei.
Justice is cranking Riverriei's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Riverriei! He's tightened the choke and Riverriei is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Justice!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poor Franklin (ranked 5554 p4p, 25036 weight class) and Charles Jackson (ranked 473 p4p, 514 weight class). Franklin comes into the arena with POWER blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poor Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franklin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Franklin lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Franklin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Franklin and move into the clinch position.
Franklin looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson moves out of range as Franklin strikes.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Franklin quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson prevents Franklin from standing back up.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franklin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Franklin kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Franklin from breaking the clinch.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Franklin tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson lands a damaging elbow.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson jumps guard.
Franklin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Franklin in a clinch.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Franklin can't break the clinch.
Franklin is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Franklin wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Franklin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Franklin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson has Franklin pressed against the cage, preventing Franklin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Franklin shrugs off.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Franklin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jackson can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franklin tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Franklin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franklin's efforts to push away.
Franklin working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Franklin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
A short right from Jackson.
 Franklin is rocked!
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Franklin to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Jackson!
Poor Franklin spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll never be Rich Franklin'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirsnick Khari Ball (ranked 3676 p4p, 5309 weight class) and Doofy McGriff (ranked 390 p4p, 460 weight class). Kirsnick Khari Ball has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kirsnick Khari Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doofy McGriff!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGriff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball shoots and misses
and McGriff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from McGriff misses
and Ball moves into the clinch.
McGriff leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from McGriff.
McGriff is working Ball over against the cage.
McGriff lands with a left to the head.
McGriff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGriff.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGriff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGriff has Ball pressed against the cage.
McGriff lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
McGriff gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGriff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGriff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGriff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball tries to pull guard but McGriff won't allow it.
McGriff lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGriff.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGriff has him pressed against the cage.
McGriff lands with a left to the head.
McGriff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGriff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ball is rocked!
McGriff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGriff misses with some punches.
McGriff is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball seems to have got his legs back now.
Ball creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGriff lands with a right to the head.
McGriff creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ball's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ball drops to his knees and McGriff pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doofy McGriff!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 3833 p4p, 5242 weight class) and Todd Phillips (ranked 449 p4p, 521 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghee Buttersnaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Todd Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a head kick but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Buttersnaps counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buttersnaps takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phillips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phillips lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buttersnaps digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Buttersnaps misses.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buttersnaps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Buttersnaps persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phillips has closed the distance and engaged Buttersnaps in a clinch.
Buttersnaps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buttersnaps keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buttersnaps swinging wildly here.
Buttersnaps dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Buttersnaps wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Buttersnaps looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buttersnaps scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phillips wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buttersnaps lands with a nice combination. Phillips backs away looking to recover.
Phillips lands with a cross.
Buttersnaps looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Buttersnaps throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Buttersnaps scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phillips.
Buttersnaps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buttersnaps wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Buttersnaps is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Buttersnaps avoids a kick to the body.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phillips throws a right hand that Buttersnaps ducks under and follows up with a left that Buttersnaps also avoids with ease.
Buttersnaps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips throws a head kick but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Buttersnaps avoids nicely.
Phillips looks winded!
Buttersnaps lands a lovely overhand right.
Buttersnaps fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buttersnaps scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buttersnaps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buttersnaps tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghee Buttersnaps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttersnaps lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buttersnaps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phillips misses with a body punch.
Buttersnaps misses with a body punch.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Buttersnaps misses with a punch on the inside.
Buttersnaps tries to land a knee to the head but Phillips blocks with his arms.
Buttersnaps is working Phillips over against the cage.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Buttersnaps is controlling the position.
Buttersnaps trying to stall but Phillips improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Buttersnaps tries to keep at a distance but Phillips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Phillips clinches with his opponent.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buttersnaps misses with the head strike.
Phillips avoiding damage as Buttersnaps throws knees to the body.
Phillips wants to get back to striking at distance but Buttersnaps won't allow it.
Buttersnaps lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Buttersnaps fails to land.
Buttersnaps misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Todd Phillips will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buttersnaps moves out of range as Phillips strikes.
We've been informed that Phillips has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Phillips misses with an uppercut
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buttersnaps clinches up with Phillips and pushes him back against the cage.
Buttersnaps tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Buttersnaps has him pressed against the cage.
Buttersnaps is trying to maintain a safe position but Phillips gets an underhook and turns Buttersnaps into the cage.
Phillips avoiding damage as Buttersnaps throws knees to the body.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Buttersnaps is controlling him.
Buttersnaps jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buttersnaps can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttersnaps struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Phillips wants to break free but Buttersnaps has control.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps cracks Phillips with a nice body shot.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Buttersnaps is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buttersnaps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buttersnaps tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buttersnaps pushes Phillips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buttersnaps is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Phillips lands a jab-cross combination.
Buttersnaps doesn't manage to clinch there - Phillips circles away.
Buttersnaps scores with a nice right hand.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buttersnaps is looking to counter the offense by Phillips and move into the clinch.
Phillips throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Buttersnaps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Buttersnaps.
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buttersnaps throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps lands a slapping body 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!
Phillips throws a head kick but Buttersnaps moves out of range.
Buttersnaps throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buttersnaps cracks a nice hook into Phillips's ribs.
Todd Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips lunges at Buttersnaps with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Buttersnaps's hand.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Buttersnaps scores with a body shot.
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
Buttersnaps jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghee Buttersnaps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttersnaps lands a nice uppercut.
Buttersnaps putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Phillips in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Buttersnaps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phillips walks away with a smile on his face. Buttersnaps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buttersnaps shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buttersnaps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buttersnaps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Buttersnaps is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips throws a looping overhand right but Buttersnaps ducks down to avoid it.
Buttersnaps rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phillips smiles and moves away.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Todd Phillips seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips misses with a double jab
and Buttersnaps counters with a straight right hand.
Buttersnaps instigates a clinch.
Buttersnaps tries to pull guard but Phillips won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Buttersnaps misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buttersnaps. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Buttersnaps fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phillips looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buttersnaps misses with a takedown attempt - Phillips sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buttersnaps lands a jab.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buttersnaps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buttersnaps fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phillips keeps the fight on the outside.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buttersnaps lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Ghee Buttersnaps will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Phillips throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buttersnaps.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips jabs at Buttersnaps's body.
Buttersnaps is looking to clinch.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phillips manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Phillips misses.
Buttersnaps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phillips paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Buttersnaps does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buttersnaps tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Phillips misses its intended target.
Phillips circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Buttersnaps is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buttersnaps scores with a sloppy right hand. Phillips should have avoided that one.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buttersnaps tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buttersnaps is defended easily by Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Buttersnaps avoids nicely.
Buttersnaps is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buttersnaps moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buttersnaps throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Buttersnaps throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
Buttersnaps ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
A little feinted left hand from Buttersnaps on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buttersnaps moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips rushes Buttersnaps and presses him up against the cage.
Buttersnaps jumps into guard, dragging Phillips to the mat.
Phillips must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buttersnaps looking to control but Phillips passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips slows the pace down in half guard.
Buttersnaps wants to control but Phillips is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phillips controlling the action here.
Buttersnaps makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buttersnaps.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttersnaps looking for a sweep. Not yet Buttersnaps, not yet.
Buttersnaps working a defensive guard here.
Buttersnaps wants to sweep but no luck.
Phillips looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Phillips wants to get up but he can't break Buttersnaps's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips throws a right and a left that Buttersnaps avoids nicely.
Buttersnaps is looking to wear down Phillips with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Buttersnaps slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Buttersnaps swinging wildly here.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phillips doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buttersnaps throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buttersnaps.
Phillips walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buttersnaps fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phillips rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buttersnaps moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buttersnaps shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buttersnaps's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phillips wants to counter with a clinch but Buttersnaps pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phillips 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Todd Phillips!
Todd Phillips 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Rojas (ranked 3554 p4p, 3701 weight class) and Emilio Morterero (ranked 426 p4p, 438 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morterero's choice of entrance music: Tequila Sunrise (Spanish Version). Victor Rojas 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Rojas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emilio Morterero!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas shoots for a double leg takedown but Morterero sprawls well. He's pushed Rojas 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojas gets a double leg takedown into Morterero's guard.
Morterero has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morterero has a closed guard, preventing Rojas from standing up.
Morterero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rojas stands up over Morterero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rojas landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas prevents Morterero from getting back to his feet.
Morterero has his hands on Rojas 's head, controlling the position.
Morterero looking for a guillotine here but Rojas defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas throws an elbow that misses. Morterero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rojas 's guard. Nice move by Morterero!
Morterero with a nice head shot there.
Morterero slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Morterero won't allow Rojas to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morterero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet but Morterero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Morterero is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rojas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rojas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morterero controls the pace.
Rojas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rojas tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morterero stops Rojas from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rojas tries for a takedown but Morterero circles away easily
and Morterero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Victor Rojas has been cut.
Rojas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Morterero to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas darts in looking for a takedown but Morterero gets double underhooks and turns Rojas into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Rojas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rojas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Morterero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Rojas with that takedown attempt.
Morterero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Morterero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rojas sprawling to the canvas! Rojas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Morterero finish him?!
Rojas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morterero counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rojas out cold! What a finish! Morterero is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Morterero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Greene (ranked 3885 p4p, 3079 weight class) and Gunnar Skog (ranked 527 p4p, 452 weight class). Gunnar Skog has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerome Greene's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Skog!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene connects with a body shot.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene backing away here, and Skog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skog! But no joy.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skog counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skog moves forwards but Greene connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Skog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jerome Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skog at a distance.
Greene is looking to wear down Skog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Skog's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skog forces Greene back against the cage and clinches.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stalling in the clinch from Skog.
Greene is looking to break free of the clinch but Skog has double underhooks.
Skog missing with knees to the body.
Skog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Skog won't allow it.
Greene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Greene is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Skog has him pressed against the cage.
Skog slows down the pace here.
Skog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Skog.
Greene tries to circle away but Skog has him pinned against the cage.
Skog stalling the fight.
A short right from Skog.
Skog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skog throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Skog lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skog lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greene avoids it.
Greene can't break the clinch.
Greene avoiding damage as Skog throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skog throws an elbow but misses.
Skog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greene wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skog has Greene pressed against the cage.
Skog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greene wants to break free but Skog has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skog.
Greene dodges an elbow strike from Skog.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Skog is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skog throws an elbow but misses.
Skog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skog is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skog is leaning against Greene and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Skog slowing the pace effectively.
Skog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Skog as the two fighters clinch.
Skog lands with a light punch inside.
Skog lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog lands with a short shot to the head.
Greene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Skog.
Skog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Skog 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.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Skog counters with a leg kick.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and Skog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skog 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.
Skog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog with a nice cross.
Greene pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greene listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Greene misses with a leg kick.
Skog unleashes a big counter combination but Greene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Skog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Greene misses with a hook to the body
and Skog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Skog should have avoided that one.
Skog misses with a low kick.
Greene on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Skog avoids the body shot from Greene.
Jerome Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Skog throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
Skog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog takes one to the chin there.
Greene throws a series of punches but Skog avoids them all with ease.
Skog throws a series of punches but Greene moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Greene misses its target.
Skog avoids the body shot from Greene.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Skog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene throws a leg kick but Skog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skog only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Skog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Greene dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Greene.
Greene misses the body punch
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Skog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Skog throws a low kick but Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene misses with a hook. Skog ducked under it nicely.
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 Jerome Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Skog ducks down to avoid it.
Skog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Greene checks it well.
Greene swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greene misses with a hook.
Skog throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skog counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene misses with a body punch
and Skog counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skog.
A short right from Skog on the inside.
Greene wants to get back to striking at distance but Skog won't allow it.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Skog is controlling him.
Skog stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Skog is controlling him.
Skog lands a right hand.
Greene on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Skog to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene avoiding damage as Skog throws knees to the body.
Greene prevents a body shot from Skog.
Skog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Skog is controlling the position.
Greene takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jerome Greene has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Skog as the two fighters clinch.
Skog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Skog to work.
Still in the clinch, Skog scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog unloads a knee to the mid-section. Greene lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skog stalling against the cage.
Skog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunnar Skog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Skog.
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
Skog is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skog.
Greene is rocked!
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Skog.
Skog landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Skog has him pressed against the cage.
Skog gets through Greene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Greene is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Skog on the inside.
Skog slowing the pace effectively.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Skog is controlling the position.
Skog lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skog.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Skog.
Skog scores a nice knee to the body.
Skog using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greene has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Skog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skog 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Skog!
Gunnar Skog thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Lavender (ranked 3529 p4p, 3830 weight class) and Kemp Dennis (ranked 499 p4p, 525 weight class). The key to victory for Benny Lavender has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Lavender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis throws a front kick aimed at Lavender's knee but Lavender avoids it well.
Donk. Lavender catches Dennis right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut.
Lavender bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lavender makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lavender scores with a one two! Dennis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Lavender looks to land a left hand but Dennis moved out of range nicely.
Dennis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lavender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dennis.
Lavender cracks Dennis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dennis falls backwards against the cage. Lavender follows up with more strikes that drop Dennis to his knees. Lavender keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dennis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Lavender!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Treacherous Cockatiel (ranked 3438 p4p, 2540 weight class) and Clifford Price (ranked 415 p4p, 325 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Treacherous Cockatiel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clifford Price!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cockatiel showed some decent athleticism there.
Cockatiel wants to pass to mount but Price is defending the position.
Cockatiel thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Cockatiel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cockatiel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Ground and pound from Cockatiel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel trying to mount his opponent but Price defends it.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cockatiel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price tries to kick Cockatiel off but Cockatiel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cockatiel.
Cockatiel trying to control from Price's half guard. Price has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cockatiel is pushing down on Price's leg trying to pass to half guard. Price is fighting to maintain full guard but Cockatiel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cockatiel.
Cockatiel wants to take a breather but Price is having none of it.
Cockatiel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cockatiel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cockatiel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Price defends it well.
Price is trying to stand back up but Cockatiel is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockatiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Price sees it coming and defends easily.
Cockatiel trying to pass the guard but Price defending well.
Price looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Price is staying active underneath Cockatiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cockatiel shoots in and gets a takedown into Price's guard.
Price keeping moving, preventing Cockatiel from controlling successfully.
Price wants to stand and escape but Cockatiel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockatiel postures up and lands a big shot to Price's brow.
Cockatiel tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Cockatiel throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cockatiel wants to control but Price passes easily into half guard.
Cockatiel wants to get back to full guard.
Cockatiel manages to get to full guard.
Cockatiel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockatiel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cockatiel throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Cockatiel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Price pushes Cockatiel off looking to stand but Cockatiel dives back in and keeps control.
Cockatiel wants to control but Price is keeping him busy.
Cockatiel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cockatiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Price wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cockatiel.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cockatiel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Treacherous Cockatiel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Price slaps away a takedown attempt from Cockatiel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Price was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clifford Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cockatiel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price takes a swing at Cockatiel's ribcage but misses.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Price tries to clinch but Cockatiel is having none of it.
Clifford Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Price.
Cockatiel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cockatiel lands in his opponent's guard.
Price wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cockatiel manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockatiel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Price tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cockatiel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Treacherous Cockatiel!
Our winner, Treacherous Cockatiel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calico Reddick (ranked 2549 p4p, 2797 weight class) and Jiuberto Guibson (ranked 377 p4p, 416 weight class). Reddick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is LXST CXNTURY. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jiuberto Guibson enters the cage!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calico Reddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiuberto Guibson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddick checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Guibson.
Reddick is looking to counter punch.
Guibson connects with a single shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reddick!
Reddick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guibson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reddick counters with a one-two to the body.
Guibson misses with a straight right.
Guibson cracks a nice hook into Reddick's ribs.
Guibson misses with a body shot.
Guibson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick by Reddick misses
and Guibson counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Guibson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reddick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reddick blocks a head kick by Guibson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddick lands a big head kick that sends Guibson tumbling to the mat! Reddick takes a step backwards and waves Guibson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Guibson is rocked!
Guibson misses with a jab to the body
and Reddick counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Guibson out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Reddick is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Calico Reddick!
Calico Reddick 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Van Der Livery (ranked 1486 p4p, 2888 weight class) and Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 198 p4p, 361 weight class). Van Der Livery's entrance music is Symphony No. 9 (E Minor). A fine choice. Smolarek has chosen No Easy Way Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ford Van Der Livery has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ford Van Der Livery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Livery moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Smolarek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smolarek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smolarek connects with the punch.
Smolarek throws a hook but Van Der Livery blocks it.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Der Livery counters with a right hand to the body.
Smolarek throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Der Livery connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Livery walks into a left hand.
Smolarek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Der Livery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek scores with a three punch combo!
Van Der Livery definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smolarek throws a jab when Van Der Livery was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Livery lands a left and a right that send Smolarek crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Der Livery thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek leaves his chin hanging out and Van Der Livery seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smolarek crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Van Der Livery!
Ford Van Der Livery retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ford Van Der Livery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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