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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Silveiro (ranked 435 p4p, 453 weight class) and Alexey Markov (ranked 22 p4p, 32 weight class). Silveiro's entrance music is Beleza Pula · Masayoshi Takanaka. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Silveiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Markov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markov throws the left hand but Silveiro avoids the punch easily.
Silveiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Silveiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov misses with a straight left.
Markov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silveiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Silveiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silveiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Markov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Silveiro tries to pull guard but Markov forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Silveiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silveiro jumps guard but Markov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Silveiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silveiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silveiro jumps guard but Markov stands there with Silveiro around his waist. Silveiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Markov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silveiro slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Kevin Silveiro has been cut.
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silveiro.
Silveiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Markov avoids it really well and circles away.
Alexey Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silveiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Markov lands a big right hand that sends Silveiro crashing to the mat! Markov stays standing though and waves Silveiro back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silveiro.
Silveiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov throws a body punch but Silveiro moves out of range.
Markov throws a hook but Silveiro avoids it easily.
Silveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Markov gets double underhooks and turns Silveiro into the ropes.
Markov breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silveiro ducks under a wild hook from Markov.
Silveiro throws a right hand that misses
and Markov counters with a right hand from hell and Silveiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Alexey Markov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kryten Mechanoid (ranked 2225 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Devyn Howell (ranked 263 p4p, 247 weight class). Mechanoid kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Cold Outside. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the 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, Kryten Mechanoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devyn Howell!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mechanoid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Howell is trying to defend but Mechanoid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mechanoid content to control rather than advance.
Howell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Howell wants to get back to full guard.
Howell keeps trying to improve his position.
Mechanoid is looking to stall here but Howell recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanoid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mechanoid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mechanoid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mechanoid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mechanoid landing some decent shots from guard.
Mechanoid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mechanoid has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Mechanoid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mechanoid looking to pass the guard.
Mechanoid wants to control from the top but Howell keeps moving.
Mechanoid pushing down on Howell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Howell trying to control but Mechanoid postures up.
Howell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mechanoid frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mechanoid lands a big shot there that rocks Howell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mechanoid lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Howell hang on?
 It looks like Devyn Howell has been cut.
Mechanoid with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mechanoid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Howell is looking to escape.
Mechanoid cracks Howell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mechanoid cracks Howell with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kryten Mechanoid!
An out of breath Kryten Mechanoid 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 Diego Lopez (ranked 2862 p4p, 3726 weight class) and Joe Denver (ranked 328 p4p, 404 weight class). Lopez comes to the ring accompanied by 2PAC - All Eyez on Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Rio de Janeiro, Diego Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Denver!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Denver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Joe Denver has been cut.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Denver's shoulder, as Denver tries to avoid the shot.
Denver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denver with a poor takedown
and Lopez counters with a big right hand! Oh Denver is in trouble here! Lopez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Sexton (ranked 2168 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Rice Puto (ranked 261 p4p, 306 weight class). Rice Puto is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Romeo Sexton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rice Puto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Sexton with a poor takedown
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sexton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Puto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sexton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Sexton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Puto counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sexton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sexton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Romeo Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sexton closes the distance but Puto moves to the side
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Sexton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sexton tries to clinch
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sexton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Sexton closes the distance but Puto moves to the side
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto lands a two punch combo.
 Sexton is rocked!
Sexton misses with a takedown
and Puto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Sexton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton tries to clinch up
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton tries to clinch but Puto moves away
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Puto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sexton doesn't seem bothered though.
Sexton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sexton seems to have got his legs back now.
Sexton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Puto sprawls well initially but Sexton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sexton trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
Sexton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Puto keeping control of the position.
Sexton seems to be working for a kimura but Puto defends the submission attempt.
Puto wants to get back to full guard but Sexton has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sexton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puto is surviving well by controlling Sexton's body position as best he can.
Puto is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Puto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Puto is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Sexton tries to control but Puto wriggling away.
Puto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puto is working to get back to half guard.
Sexton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Puto is surviving well by controlling Sexton's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puto is on top in guard.
Sexton looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Puto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sexton is staying active underneath Puto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sexton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sexton trying to control but Puto postures up.
Sexton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sexton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sexton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sexton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sexton, not yet.
Puto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puto won't allow Sexton to sweep him here.
Puto postures up.
Sexton wants to improve his position but instead Puto has moved into half guard.
Sexton wants to control but Puto is keeping busy.
Puto tries to pass to full mount but Sexton defends it.
Sexton is trying to maintain the position but Puto is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sexton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Puto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sexton wants to improve his position but Puto is controlling well.
Sexton pushes Puto off looking to stand but Puto dives back in and keeps control.
Sexton tries to get to full guard but Puto has control of the leg.
Puto is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sexton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puto.
Sexton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puto is fending him off so far but Sexton persists. Nope, Puto circles away and we're back to standing.
Puto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sexton backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Romeo Sexton has been cut.
Sexton has his takedown stuffed
and Puto counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Sexton! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Puto!
Rice Puto is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Cinco (ranked 2730 p4p, 4828 weight class) and Ivan Zelecki (ranked 271 p4p, 417 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Cinco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Zelecki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zelecki's head.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zelecki on the side of the head.
Zelecki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zelecki with the counter takedown but Cinco avoids it easily.
Zelecki has closed the distance and engaged Cinco in a clinch.
Cinco lands an elbow inside that Zelecki shrugs off.
Cinco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cinco breaks the clinch.
Cinco scores with a hook to the body. Zelecki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cinco. Zelecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cinco throws a lazy right hand but Zelecki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelecki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cinco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zelecki on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelecki shoots in but Cinco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cinco connects with a jab.
Cinco lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Cinco does it's job there.
Zelecki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
 Zelecki is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Cinco ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Zelecki clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esteban Cinco!
A relieved looking Esteban Cinco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Song (ranked 3278 p4p, 3468 weight class) and Renan Viana (ranked 229 p4p, 243 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Renan Viana was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renan Viana!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Song's guard.
Song looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viana passes into half guard.
Viana prevents Song from improving his position.
Song could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Song actively working from the bottom here.
Viana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song actively working from the bottom here.
Viana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Song might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Viana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head.
Song wants to improve his position but Viana is controlling well.
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.
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily.
Song wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Viana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Song to the mat! Song manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Viana pushing down on Song's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song actively working from the bottom here.
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily.
Song has a hand on Viana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Viana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Song tries to improve his position but instead Viana has taken his back!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Song right now.
Viana keeps control of the position as Song tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Viana looking to break Song's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Song remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Viana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Song is trying to break free.
Viana trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Viana is riding his opponent, not letting Song buck him off.
Song is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Song is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Viana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Song breaks Viana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Viana keeping full guard, as Song tries to pass.
Song drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Song has Viana in his guard.
Song isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viana stacks Song on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Viana!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Viana stalls from top position.
Song is not content to let Viana control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Viana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Song, who protects the arm well.
Song is looking to regain half guard here but Viana keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viana trying to control the position but Song is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viana counters with a single leg into guard. Song didn't expect that.
Viana trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viana is trying to control. Song wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renan Viana has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viana is taking a breather. Song says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head.
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viana prevents Song from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viana looks for a takedown but Song sprawls well.
Viana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.
Viana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Song is trying to defend but Viana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Viana wants to pass to mount but Song is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viana trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Viana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Viana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Song working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Song is tightening it up a little... Viana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Song!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacob Song!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ugrapurod Makagziadan (ranked 3051 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Khamzat Magomedov (ranked 343 p4p, 356 weight class). Makagziadan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is FIGHT FIGHT. Khamzat Magomedov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ugrapurod Makagziadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khamzat Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov looking to score a takedown here. Makagziadan is defending well but Magomedov drives through and ends up in Makagziadan's guard.
Magomedov passes Makagziadan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makagziadan is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura but Makagziadan is defending well.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makagziadan tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makagziadan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makagziadan is trying to stand.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makagziadan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Makagziadan defends it.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magomedov works his way into side control.
Magomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makagziadan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makagziadan pushes Magomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Magomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makagziadan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Makagziadan.
Makagziadan wants to stand but Magomedov is controlling his arm.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Makagziadan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Makagziadan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magomedov.
Makagziadan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov is pressing down on Makagziadan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov pushes a forearm under Makagziadan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makagziadan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khamzat Magomedov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Pulaski (ranked 3076 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Balder Bull Jr (ranked 347 p4p, 318 weight class). Pulaski comes to the ring accompanied by Dan Farber - "Don't Touch". Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demyan Pulaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Balder Bull Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulaski moves into the clinch successfully.
Pulaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull Jr's elbow.
Pulaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bull Jr tries a body shot but Pulaski blocks it.
Bull Jr misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Pulaski - that landed with a thud.
Pulaski lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bull Jr - that landed with a thud.
Bull Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bull Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Bull Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulaski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bull Jr prevents a body shot from Pulaski.
Bull Jr working aggressively here.
Bull Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulaski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulaski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulaski lands an uppercut.
Bull Jr lands a body shot.
Pulaski working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Bull Jr fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull Jr.
Pulaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulaski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bull Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bull Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulaski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulaski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulaski digs a right hand into Bull Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bull Jr's gas tank.
Bull Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pulaski misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull Jr's elbow.
Pulaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pulaski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bull Jr can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bull Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulaski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bull Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulaski's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pulaski fails to land.
Bull Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bull Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulaski controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull Jr.
Pulaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulaski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulaski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bull Jr backwards.
It looks like Balder Bull Jr has been cut.
Bull Jr keeps control of Pulaski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulaski scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulaski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bull Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski lands a hook that snaps the head of Bull Jr backwards.
Bull Jr misses with the head strike.
Pulaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bull Jr blocking some punches.
Bull Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulaski controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulaski.
Pulaski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bull Jr backwards.
Pulaski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulaski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bull Jr backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Pulaski fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulaski.
Pulaski is trying to break the clinch but Bull Jr is controlling him.
Pulaski lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulaski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull Jr takes a shot to the head.
Bull Jr is rocked!
Pulaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bull Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulaski finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull Jr misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bull Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pulaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bull Jr lands with a left to the head.
Bull Jr misses with some punches.
Pulaski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bull Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bull Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulaski's elbow.
Bull Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulaski backwards.
Pulaski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bull Jr misses with some punches.
Pulaski scores with a shot to the side of Bull Jr's head.
Pulaski lands with a light punch inside.
Bull Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Pulaski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulaski.
Bull Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulaski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulaski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulaski.
Bull Jr lands a right hand.
Pulaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulaski misses with a body punch.
Pulaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulaski tries a body shot but Bull Jr blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull Jr.
Pulaski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pulaski has a couple of punches blocked by Bull Jr.
Pulaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull Jr.
Bull Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulaski or not.
Bull Jr working aggressively here.
Bull Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bull Jr lands with a straight right. Pulaski didn't see that one coming.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bull Jr lands a jab to Pulaski's midsection.
Bull Jr throws the left hand but Pulaski avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Pulaski's shoulder, as Pulaski tries to avoid the shot.
Pulaski throws a big counter combination but Bull Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pulaski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bull Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Bull Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bull Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulaski is just out of range.
A jab from Bull Jr finds it's way through Pulaski's defenses.
Bull Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulaski.
Pulaski closes the distance and pushes Bull Jr back into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull Jr.
Pulaski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bull Jr.
Bull Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bull Jr misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Pulaski.
Bull Jr tries a body shot but Pulaski blocks it.
Bull Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulaski's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull Jr.
Pulaski misses with the head strike.
Pulaski tries a body shot but Bull Jr blocks it.
Nice body punch from Pulaski.
Bull Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulaski scores with a hook to the body.
Pulaski can't find room to land a body shot as Bull Jr controls the action.
Bull Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bull Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulaski tries to work over Bull Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulaski lands with a left to the head.
Bull Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bull Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bull Jr looking to stall.
Bull Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulaski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull Jr presses Pulaski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulaski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulaski misses with a body punch.
Pulaski lands with a light punch inside.
Pulaski lands a nice uppercut.
Pulaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull Jr's elbow.
Bull Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bull Jr tries to work over Pulaski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull Jr's elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski misses with some punches.
Pulaski tries to throw a body punch but Bull Jr avoids it by throwing Pulaski back against the ropes.
Bull Jr prevents a body shot from Pulaski.
Bull Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pulaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulaski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bull Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulaski avoids the damage to the body.
Pulaski prevents a body shot from Bull Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull Jr.
Pulaski is looking to break free of the clinch but Bull Jr has double underhooks.
Pulaski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulaski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bull Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulaski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull Jr.
Pulaski tries to throw a body punch but Bull Jr avoids it by throwing Pulaski back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demyan Pulaski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balder Bull Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A cross from Pulaski lands.
Bull Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulaski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull Jr.
Pulaski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Pulaski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bull Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Pulaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Bull Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulaski counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demyan Pulaski!
After winning the bout, Demyan Pulaski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Lynch (ranked 2258 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Rick Ness (ranked 270 p4p, 310 weight class). Ness has chosen Cocaine as his entrance music. Rick Ness acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Colt Lynch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ness!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lynch to counter with a crisp jab.
Lynch stuffs the takedown.
Lynch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ness shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lynch counter with a right hand.
Colt Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ness.
Ness with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ness with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lynch counters with a big right hand! Oh Ness is in trouble here! Lynch follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Lynch!
Colt Lynch is the new light heavyweight champion!
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