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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Davis (ranked 5541 p4p, 4627 weight class) and Charles Barkley (ranked 514 p4p, 469 weight class). Barkley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Space Jam kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quinton Davis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Barkley throws a low kick but Davis avoids it.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Barkley.
Barkley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Barkley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Charles Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley steps in with a hook that catches Davis right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barkley follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Davis looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Barkley!
Our winner, Charles Barkley, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Smalls (ranked 3290 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Brandon Diaz (ranked 222 p4p, 275 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Diaz !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Smalls scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smalls lands a right hand.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
Smalls prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Smalls.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Smalls lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smalls works on Diaz 's body with a couple of short punches.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls manages to break the clinch.
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Diaz .
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Smalls won't allow it.
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smalls has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Smalls makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smalls lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Smalls looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smalls breaks from the clinch.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smalls gets a clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Smalls away but Smalls has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smalls lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
Smalls misses with some punches.
Smalls's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smalls gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz .
Smalls throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diaz s head.
Smalls has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz .
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls moves into the clinch successfully.
Smalls lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diaz tries to circle away but Smalls has him pinned against the cage.
Smalls lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smalls keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Smalls cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smalls misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Smalls has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smalls.
Diaz tries to break free but Smalls pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls lands with a light punch inside.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalls lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smalls clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz wants to break free but Smalls has control.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Smalls is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Smalls dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Smalls moves into the clinch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Smalls keeps him there for the moment.
Smalls scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smalls lands with a short shot to the head.
Smalls cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls breaks the clinch.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smalls closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smalls.
Jose Smalls has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smalls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls lands a nice uppercut.
Smalls prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Smalls lands an uppercut.
Smalls working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smalls.
 Diaz is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Smalls finish him?
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smalls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smalls moves into range and clinches up with Diaz .
A short right from Smalls on the inside.
Smalls keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Smalls.
Smalls lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Smalls lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Diaz to his knees! Smalls keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Smalls!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Mallin (ranked 2888 p4p, 24309 weight class) and Hallam Houston (ranked 377 p4p, 607 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Mallin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hallam Houston!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Houston eats them both and turns towards Mallin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Hallam Houston has been cut.
Mallin connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Houston to the floor! Mallin dives in looking for the finish!
Houston is rocked!
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!
Mallin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Houston's head.
Houston is still in real trouble! Can Mallin finish him?
Mallin prevents Houston from improving his position.
Houston is trying to maintain the position but Mallin is very close to passing his half guard.
Houston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mallin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Houston! More strikes land and this one is all over! Mallin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mallin!
Dexter Mallin 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 Serwacy Smolarek (ranked 3656 p4p, 3539 weight class) and Khamzat Kimaheave (ranked 422 p4p, 409 weight class). Smolarek's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Easy Way Out. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Serwacy Smolarek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khamzat Kimaheave!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimaheave looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smolarek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimaheave is controlling him.
Kimaheave has gone for a leg lock! Smolarek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimaheave's guard.
Smolarek has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smolarek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kimaheave looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smolarek has picked Kimaheave up and slammed him! Kimaheave can't keep hold of the triangle and Smolarek manages to pass to side control!
Kimaheave looking for a sweep but Smolarek has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kimaheave is desperately trying to improve his position but Smolarek has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek wants to get back to his feet but Kimaheave is holding on tight.
Kimaheave regains half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kimaheave can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back.
Smolarek prevents Kimaheave from improving his position.
Smolarek wants to stand up but Kimaheave is controlling the position.
Kimaheave actively working from the bottom here.
Smolarek decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kimaheave shoots in and drives through. Smolarek sprawls well.
Smolarek throws a head kick but Kimaheave moves out of range.
Kimaheave scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kimaheave tries for a kimura but Smolarek is defending well.
Kimaheave wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smolarek, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.
Kimaheave tries for a kimura but Smolarek is defending well.
Smolarek is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimaheave swings around for an armbar but Smolarek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimaheave's guard.
Smolarek is looking to stand up but Kimaheave won't let him.
Kimaheave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smolarek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimaheave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimaheave looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smolarek has picked Kimaheave up and slammed him! Kimaheave can't keep hold of the triangle and Smolarek manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimaheave manages to get back to half guard.
It looks like Smolarek is going to stand back up.
Kimaheave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimaheave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smolarek stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kimaheave to get to his feet.
Smolarek scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Smolarek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smolarek.
Kimaheave throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smolarek was covering up waiting for the punch and Kimaheave finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kimaheave drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smolarek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimaheave has Smolarek in his guard.
Kimaheave looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smolarek has picked Kimaheave up and slammed him! Kimaheave can't keep hold of the triangle and Smolarek manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimaheave tries to improve position but can't.
Smolarek stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimaheave takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Smolarek.
Kimaheave will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kimaheave looks for a takedown but Smolarek sprawls well.
Serwacy Smolarek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Kimaheave.
Smolarek knocks out Kimaheave with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smolarek before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smolarek picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serwacy Smolarek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiuberto Guibson (ranked 3571 p4p, 3412 weight class) and Jerome Greene (ranked 441 p4p, 424 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiuberto Guibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Greene!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guibson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Good leg kick by Guibson.
A jab lands there for Greene.
Guibson blocks a head kick by Greene.
Guibson throws a head kick that misses.
Guibson has closed the distance and engaged Greene in a clinch.
Greene breaks the clinch.
Guibson lands a right hook to the body.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Guibson checks it.
Guibson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Guibson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greene thinking.
Guibson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guibson throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guibson throws a leg kick but Greene moved away.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Guibson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Guibson throws a head punch that misses.
Guibson throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene working hard to break the clinch.
Guibson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guibson has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene breaks from the clinch.
Greene misses with a straight left.
Guibson is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Greene.
Greene throws a shot to the body.
Guibson throws a low kick, looking for Greene's leg but Greene calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guibson thinks about countering with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guibson.
Guibson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greene.
A head kick from Guibson lands but Greene takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guibson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guibson takes the fight into the clinch.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Greene stalling in the clinch but Guibson improves position.
Guibson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Guibson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guibson is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Guibson has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Greene preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guibson has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Guibson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Greene has his hands clasped together but Guibson extends and breaks Greene's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Guibson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiuberto Guibson!
An out of breath Jiuberto Guibson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Hendricks (ranked 1866 p4p, 5555 weight class) and Vasya Gorshkov (ranked 230 p4p, 515 weight class). Hendricks comes into the arena with Cowboy - Kid Rock blaring out of the sound system. Hunter Hendricks has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasya Gorshkov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks works the jab nicely.
Gorshkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
Hendricks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasya Gorshkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorshkov misses with a takedown attempt
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Whack! Hendricks lands a heavy head kick that drops Gorshkov. The ref tackles Hendricks to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gorshkov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hunter Hendricks!
A very excited looking Hunter Hendricks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Phillips (ranked 2781 p4p, 2377 weight class) and Clifford Price (ranked 349 p4p, 308 weight class). Price comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The In Sound from Way Out by Beastie Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Todd Phillips is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Todd Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clifford Price!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Price moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Price works Phillips's body with a nice hook.
Price gets a clinch.
Price breaks the clinch.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Price lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Todd Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Price.
Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Price lands a jab to the nose.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Price shoots in and bounces Phillips off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Price throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips pulls Price in to control the position.
Price stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Phillips wants to stand and escape but Price is having none of it.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Price with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Price postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Price has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Price passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price is trying to control the action in half guard but Phillips is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Phillips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Price thows a huge punch but Phillips dodges it nicely.
Phillips tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Price is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Price wants to pass to mount but Phillips is defending the position.
Price throwing shots but Phillips is blocking nicely.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Price is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Price connects with a nice short shot to Phillips's temple.
Ground and pound from Price.
Price not doing much here.
Price lands with a punch from half guard.
Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.
Price working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Price working Phillips over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.
Price is nestled in close to Phillips, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Price working Phillips over with strikes.
Price seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Price might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Phillips is not content to let Price control the position.
Price looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phillips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Price lands with a punch from half guard.
Phillips is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Price dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Price connects with a single shot there.
 Phillips is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Phillips throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Phillips seems to have got his legs back now.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Price and Phillips goes tumbling to the canvas! Price follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phillips taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard.
Price stalling.
Price trying to control from half guard but Phillips is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Price drops an elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phillips is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots.
Price working Phillips over with strikes.
Price is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Price looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Price drops a big elbow. That's hurt Phillips! More shots from Price and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifford Price!
A victorious Clifford Price thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Todd Phillips had this to say: 'Life is a series of ups and downs. The downs help us grow. I'm looking forward to growing. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Joe Smith (ranked 1454 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Matthew Clark (ranked 101 p4p, 189 weight class). John Joe Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matthew Clark's chin.
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135
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145
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Joe Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew Clark!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Clark.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark is rocked!
It looks like Matthew Clark has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Clark swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Matthew Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith drops Clark with a big left hand! Clark is injured, injured bad! Smith jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Joe Smith!
John Joe Smith retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Van Den Broeck (ranked 2280 p4p, 2706 weight class) and Michele Rene Gaspard (ranked 159 p4p, 183 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Van Den Broeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michele Rene Gaspard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Broeck darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspard wants to get back to full guard.
Gaspard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Van Den Broeck is tapping! Great win for Gaspard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michele Rene Gaspard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Wells (ranked 1285 p4p, 1523 weight class) and Calico Reddick (ranked 195 p4p, 228 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reddick's choice of entrance music: LXST CXNTURY. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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27
210
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Wells!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calico Reddick!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wells misses the target.
Reddick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Wells misses the target.
Wells backing away here, and Reddick unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Reddick.
 It looks like Noah Wells has been cut.
Wells misses with a left hand
and Reddick counters with a nice uppercut.
Wells rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wells.
Reddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wells.
Wells throws a lazy right hand but Reddick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reddick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wells throws a poor cross that misses
and Reddick counters with an outside leg kick.
Reddick moves out of range as Wells strikes.
Reddick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reddick thumps Wells with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wells.
Wells misses with a hook. Reddick ducked under it nicely.
Wells misses with an uppercut.
Wells fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reddick manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Reddick. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Wells throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reddick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wells misses with a hook to the body
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noah Wells's cut is getting worse.
Wells misses with a shot to the body
and Reddick counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reddick lands a jab to the nose.
Reddick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wells holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reddick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wells lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reddick backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Wells.
Reddick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wells swings wildly with an uppercut but Reddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reddick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wells misses with an uppercut
and Wells takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reddick ducks under a wild hook from Wells.
Wells doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wells misses with a shot to the body
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wells is rocked!
Noah Wells's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reddick finds Wells's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Wells flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Reddick lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Wells will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calico Reddick!
Calico Reddick is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Calico Reddick 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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