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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anno Bik (ranked 4690 p4p, 3924 weight class) and Korben Dallas (ranked 451 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anno Bik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bik connects with a right hand. Dallas shakes it off.
Bik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dallas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dallas scores with a takedown into Bik's guard.
Bik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.
Bik has momentary wrist control but Dallas slips an elbow through the middle.
Bik is looking for a triangle but Dallas pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in Bowsh Gym inform me that Dallas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dallas has an Americana. Bik didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Dallas is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Dallas hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Korben Dallas 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vishis Vourture (ranked 2606 p4p, 2694 weight class) and Pocket Rocket (ranked 186 p4p, 195 weight class). Vishis Vourture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pocket Rocket's chin.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vishis Vourture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vourture.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Rocket avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rocket rushes Vourture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rocket is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vourture is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket is working for a submission of some sort.
Vourture has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vourture has his hands clasped together around Rocket's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket seems to be looking for submissions.
Vourture is looking to improve his position.
Vourture knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocket on the ground.
Rocket is trying to control. Vourture wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vourture is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocket content to control rather than advance.
Vourture wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rocket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vourture is just riding it out for now. Rocket eventually gives up the hold.
Rocket prevents Vourture from improving his position.
Vourture is working hard here to advance position.
Rocket is looking for a kimura but Vourture is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rocket to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vourture holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rocket is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture is doing well to control the position and prevent Rocket from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Rocket seems content to control.
Vourture trying to control from the bottom.
Vourture is pressing down on Rocket's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocket stays in close to Vourture's body and controls the position.
Vourture on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vourture tries to get out of the position.
Rocket trying to control but Vourture is working from the bottom.
Rocket is fighting to break Vourture's control of his arms but Vourture is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Rocket.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocket getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vourture waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Rocket wants to clinch up but Vourture keeps it at a distance.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
Vourture closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture.
Vourture tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocket avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Vourture tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pocket Rocket dominated that round.
That's time! Vourture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rocket dives in and grabs Vourture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vourture pushes down on Rocket's head and hops out.
Vourture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocket looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vourture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses Rocket's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocket tries to avoid it.
Vourture tries to land a body kick
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocket connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vourture. Vourture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vourture throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket lands a jab to Vourture's midsection.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vourture moves away.
Vourture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vourture - that will leave a mark!
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vourture but Vourture pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rocket misses with a hook. Vourture ducked under it nicely.
Vourture tries to clinch up.
Rocket looks to throw the jab but Vourture is out of range.
Rocket scores with a one two! Vourture had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vourture lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rocket will feel that in the morning.
Rocket misses with a wild combination.
Rocket stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vourture.
Rocket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vourture tries to clinch but Rocket is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture throws a wild body kick that Rocket sees coming a mile off.
Vourture clinches with his opponent.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Good body shot from Rocket.
Rocket goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vourture prevents it.
Vishis Vourture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocket tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rocket misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Vourture.
Rocket misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vourture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture avoiding damage.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Rocket is working Vourture over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Rocket blocks with his arms.
Vourture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture gets underhooks to prevent Rocket's takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Vourture.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Vourture looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vourture seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Rocket is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rocket effectively controlling the action here.
Vourture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocket is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vourture can't fight it off and eventually Rocket manages to take the fight to the floor. Vourture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocket being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vourture has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Vourture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vourture is pulling down on Rocket's head. It's preventing any offense from Rocket, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocket gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Rocket is stalling here.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Vourture lands a left hand.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocket.
Vourture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocket is defending well for now.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Rocket can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vishis Vourture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocket.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Rocket drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vourture gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocket wants to get back to striking at distance but Vourture won't allow it.
Rocket has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vourture seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rocket can turn it around.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vourture as Rocket tries to tie him up.
Rocket has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vourture is trying to keep an underhook but Rocket manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vourture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Rocket is trying to control the action in half guard but Vourture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vourture preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vourture trying to control but Rocket postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vourture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vourture tries to roll over but Rocket keeps him under control.
Vourture desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vourture wants to get back to full guard.
Rocket is working for a submission of some sort.
Rocket looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vourture is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocket is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vourture defends it well.
Pocket Rocket has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocket looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vourture trying to control from the bottom.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vourture keeping control of the position.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vourture keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vourture has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rocket is working away from the top position though.
Vourture moves into full guard.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Vourture keeps moving.
Rocket works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pocket Rocket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vourture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vourture.
Rocket is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vourture is trying to keep Rocket in close.
Rocket pushes down on Vourture's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pocket Rocket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rocket winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pocket Rocket!
In his post fight interview, Pocket Rocket started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Muromets (ranked 3296 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Jack Reaper (ranked 364 p4p, 266 weight class). Jack Reaper acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets is looking to clinch.
Reaper scores with a hook to the body. Muromets takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muromets slips a jab from Reaper.
Muromets looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range.
Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muromets.
Muromets tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Muromets.
A shot to the liver by Reaper. Beautiful body shot.
Muromets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reaper on the side of the head.
Muromets ducks under a wild hook from Reaper.
Reaper lunges at Muromets with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muromets's hand.
Muromets throws a leg kick
and Reaper counters by clinching up.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Muromets pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Our sources have told us that Muromets has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper.
A shot in the inside from Reaper.
With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses.
Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Muromets.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets leaning against his opponent.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Muromets trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muromets into the cage.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Muromets.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reaper.
Reaper blocks an elbow strike from Muromets.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Muromets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muromets misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper lands a right hand.
Muromets stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper avoids the elbow strike from Muromets, against the cage.
Reaper has Muromets pressed against the cage.
Muromets misses with an elbow strike.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Muromets trying to stall but Reaper improves his position.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muromets lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Jack Reaper has been cut.
Muromets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muromets avoiding damage.
Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
 Muromets is rocked!
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reaper scores with a shot to the side of Muromets's head.
Oh Muromets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muromets wants to stall.
Muromets seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards.
Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muromets seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Reaper.
Muromets misses with some punches.
Muromets content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Reaper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muromets.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.
An inside leg kick lands from Muromets.
Muromets looks to clinch
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muromets moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muromets swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muromets swings widly with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Reaper! Muromets is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Brovarnik (ranked 2786 p4p, 2790 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 313 p4p, 314 weight class). Brovarnik comes to the cage accompanied by Colours - DJ Mind X. 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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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 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexei Brovarnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brovarnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fochi. Brovarnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fochi misses with an uppercut.
Fochi just misses with a punch to the body.
Brovarnik pushes Fochi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fochi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brovarnik regains guard.
Fochi trying to control the position from guard on top but Brovarnik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fochi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fochi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brovarnik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fochi trying to move into half guard but instead Brovarnik has managed to sweep!
Fochi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Brovarnik doesn't defend quickly enough and Fochi has managed to lock this one up! Can Brovarnik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fochi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Fochi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Aebersold (ranked 5506 p4p, 2261 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 512 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gregoire Aebersold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Aebersold tries to counter by clinching up but Zaire breaks away and moves out of range.
Zaire fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Aebersold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aebersold gets the takedown into side control.
Aebersold fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zaire is looking to regain half guard here but Aebersold keeps moving and retains side control.
Aebersold creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zaire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aebersold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaire sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aebersold is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aebersold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaire has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire tries to roll over but Aebersold keeps him under control.
Aebersold is working for a kimura but Zaire is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Aebersold is pressing down on Zaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaire is holding on for now.
Aebersold passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries to hold on but Aebersold postures up.
Aebersold wants to control the action but instead Zaire gets a body lock and reverses into Aebersold's guard! Nice work!
Zaire won't allow Aebersold to sweep him here.
Zaire landing some decent shots from guard.
Aebersold looking for subs off his back but Zaire has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zaire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aebersold trying to get back to full guard but Zaire takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Aebersold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aebersold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaire pulls his head out easily.
Aebersold looking for submissions off his back.
Aebersold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaire.
Zaire has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aebersold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aebersold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aebersold turns into him and now he's in Zaire's guard.
Aebersold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aebersold lands a couple of digs.
Aebersold wants to pass the guard but Zaire is keeping the position.
Zaire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Aebersold defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gregoire Aebersold will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAebersold.
Aebersold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aebersold jumps into guard, dragging Zaire to the mat.
Aebersold controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aebersold working a defensive guard here.
Aebersold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aebersold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aebersold looking to sit in guard and control but Zaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zaire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aebersold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aebersold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aebersold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold gets back to half guard.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Aebersold is trying to get back to full guard.
Aebersold gets back to full guard.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aebersold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaire is one step ahead there.
Aebersold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Aebersold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aebersold wants to hit a sweep here but Zaire passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aebersold there!
Zaire working the ground and pound effectively.
Aebersold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aebersold is working hard here to advance position.
Zaire working Aebersold over with strikes here.
Aebersold is looking to improve his position but Zaire isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Zaire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Abdullah Zaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaire working the ground and pound effectively.
Aebersold is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aebersold bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aebersold trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Aebersold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aebersold is looking to advance position but Zaire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aebersold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaire enables Aebersold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaire looking to control but Aebersold passes into half guard.
Zaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aebersold.
Zaire trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aebersold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire can't keep his opponent in guard - Aebersold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aebersold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire is in trouble now - Aebersold has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aebersold lands a big elbow.
Aebersold trying to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aebersold unloads with some shots from mount but Zaire bucks and avoids them well.
Aebersold throws some wild stikes that Zaire manages to avoid easily.
Aebersold with the ground and pound from mount.
Aebersold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zaire turns into him and now he's in Aebersold's guard.
Aebersold working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aebersold has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zaire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aebersold.
Aebersold is looking for a sweep.
Zaire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Zaire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aebersold tries to improve position but can't.
Zaire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aebersold has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zaire tries for a kimura but Aebersold is defending well.
Zaire is working Aebersold over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aebersold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zaire is looking for a kimura but Aebersold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zaire to get the leverage.
Aebersold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aebersold keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Aebersold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aebersold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aebersold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aebersold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aebersold.
Aebersold throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Aebersold trying to mount his opponent but Zaire defends it.
Aebersold is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zaire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaire trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregoire Aebersold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aebersold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregoire Aebersold!
Gregoire Aebersold thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Diego (ranked 1386 p4p, 966 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 184 p4p, 139 weight class). Manolito Tai Kung has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Diego's chin.
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180
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tai Kung throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tai Kung throws a lazy body kick
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung misses with a wild body shot.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Tai Kung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diego lands with a straight right. Tai Kung didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Diego slips a jab from Tai Kung.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diego.
A big left from Tai Kung misses.
A punch lands to the side of Tai Kung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tai Kung scores with a body shot.
Tai Kung throws a wild body kick that Diego sees coming a mile off.
Tai Kung misses with a wild combination.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tai Kung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diego avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
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!
Tai Kung scores with a shot to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Diego avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diego sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Tai Kung's shoulder, as Tai Kung tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Tai Kung misses.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai Kung lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Tai Kung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diego at a distance.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Sam Diego has been cut.
Tai Kung misses with a right hand
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
Tai Kung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tai Kung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diego rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Diego throwing a counter right hand but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tai Kung throws a lazy right hand but Diego sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego blocks a head kick by Tai Kung.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Tai Kung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego staying out of range there.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Diego blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tai Kung scores with a punch to the head.
Diego misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tai Kung circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Diego drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Tai Kung follows Diego to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
A relieved looking Manolito Tai Kung 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 Gabriel Havran (ranked 2656 p4p, 731 weight class) and Davonte Durant (ranked 317 p4p, 89 weight class). Durant has chosen No Bullets Fly - Sabaton as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Davonte Durant!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Havran.
Durant tries to clinch but Havran moves out of range.
Havran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Havran.
Havran blocks a head kick by Durant.
Durant closes the distance and clinches.
Havran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Havran on the inside.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havran blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant tries to land knees in the clinch but Havran avoids the damage to the body.
Durant works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Havran takes a shot to the head.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durant is keeping busy.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havran lands a nice uppercut.
Durant is pushing Havran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Nice body punch from Havran - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Havran fails to land.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havran controlling the action here for a moment.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durant lands a shoulder strike.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
Havran lands a hook to the side of the head.
Havran effectively controlling the action here.
Durant blocks a body shot from Havran.
Durant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Havran backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Havran stalling in the clinch but Durant improves position.
Havran lands a right hand.
Durant missing with knees to the body.
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Come on Havran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Havran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durant.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Havran.
Havran controlling the action here for a moment.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Havran avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Havran.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havran throws a head punch that misses.
Havran presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Havran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havran.
Havran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Durant as the two fighters clinch.
Havran lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Havran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havran avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Havran just leaning against Durant, taking a breather.
Havran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havran is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran lands with a right to the head.
Durant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Havran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Havran tries to throw a body punch but Durant avoids it by throwing Havran back against the cage.
Durant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Havran.
Havran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durant can do to turn this around?
Havran circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Havran misses.
Havran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durant connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Durant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havran throws out the jab.
Durant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Havran looks to score with a jab to the body but Durant is just out of range.
Havran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durant walks into a jab.
Havran tries to bum rush Durant with a series of wild strikes but Durant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Havran circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durant has managed to clinch.
Durant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant misses with some punches.
Havran working aggressively here.
Havran takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Durant tries to land a knee to the head but Havran blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havran blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant looking to stall.
Durant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Havran is struggling to control the position.
Havran scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran misses with the head strike.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Havran.
Havran blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Havran to work.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
Havran avoiding damage as Durant throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
A short left from Havran.
Durant trying to land knees to the body.
Durant misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Havran as Durant tries to tie him up.
Durant landing knees to the body.
Davonte Durant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Havran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Havran lands a body punch.
Havran misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Havran scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
Durant with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Havran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Havran misses with a punch on the inside.
Durant stalling against the cage.
Havran has Durant pressed against the cage.
Durant is pushing Havran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Havran prevents a body shot from Durant.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran is trying to maintain a safe position but Durant gets an underhook and turns Havran into the cage.
Havran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havran slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Durant obliges.
Durant misses with a body punch.
Havran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
Havran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havran up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havran is defending well for now.
Durant tries to work over Havran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
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 Gabriel Havran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Havran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Havran throws a hook but Durant blocks it.
Durant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Havran misses the jab.
Havran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gabriel Havran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Havran misses.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Havran circles away.
Durant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Durant lands a knee to the body.
Durant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durant.
Havran has a couple of punches blocked by Durant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Durant blocks a body shot from Havran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Havran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Durant landing knees to the head.
Gabriel Havran's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Havran's head.
Durant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Havran is defending well for now.
Durant lands with a short shot to the head.
Havran managing to block the knees to the body from Durant.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Havran tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durant tries to land knees in the clinch but Havran avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Havran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Havran lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Havran blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Havran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Havran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Durant.
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!
Durant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havran's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Gabriel Havran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Durant tries a knee to the head but Havran blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Havran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Havran.
A short left from Havran.
Durant stalling in the clinch but Havran improves position.
Havran's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Durant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Havran fails to land.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Havran has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
Havran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durant's elbow.
Durant misses with the head strike.
Havran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Havran up against the cage.
Havran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durant backwards.
Durant looking to throw knees to the head but Havran is blocking nicely.
Havran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durants head.
Gabriel Havran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Havran blocks it with crossed arms.
Durant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Havran.
Durant swings wildly with an uppercut but Havran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Durant.
Durant blocks a body shot from Havran.
Durant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Havran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davonte Durant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davonte Durant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Havran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tacarante (ranked 797 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 60 p4p, 76 weight class). Otto McBean has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Saul Tacarante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from McBean misses
and Tacarante counters with a one-two to the body.
Tacarante throws a good cross that connects.
Tacarante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBean.
Tacarante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBean was well out of range. Poor timing from Tacarante.
McBean feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Tacarante misses.
A shot to the liver by Tacarante. Beautiful body shot.
McBean looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean looks to land a combination. Tacarante sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBean. Tacarante does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBean throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tacarante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBean's hands.
McBean shoots in but Tacarante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBean shoots in and bounces Tacarante off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McBean trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
Tacarante has McBean pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Tacarante is keeping the position.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Tacarante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBean on the ground.
McBean tries to free his leg and advance position but Tacarante is retaining full guard.
McBean drops back looking for a leg! Tacarante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tacarante manages to kick McBean off! McBean jumps back into Tacarante's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacarante is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBean defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante looking for a sweep. Not yet Tacarante, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tacarante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McBean defends it easily.
Tacarante trying to keep a closed guard but McBean is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McBean looks for a takedown but Tacarante sprawls well.
Saul Tacarante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
Tacarante shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McBean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean lands with a right hand.
McBean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBean tries to clinch but Tacarante moves away
and Tacarante counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tacarante scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
McBean with the counter takedown but Tacarante avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tacarante as McBean shoots in.
Tacarante throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McBean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tacarante is in McBean's guard.
McBean is looking for a triangle but Tacarante pushes his legs off easily.
McBean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tacarante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tacarante throws a lazy uppercut
and McBean counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tacarante keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBean is pushing down on Tacarante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tacarante is fighting to maintain full guard but McBean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tacarante wants to control but McBean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McBean is working for a kimura but Tacarante is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tacarante has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacarante works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tacarante looking for a guillotine here but McBean defends easily.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tacarante wants to improve his position but instead McBean has moved into half guard.
McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tacarante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean.
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.
Tacarante actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McBean thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tacarante wants to hold on but McBean pushes him away.
McBean tries to control but Tacarante wriggling away.
Tacarante tries to hold on but McBean postures up.
Tacarante squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McBean goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tacarante is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tacarante continues to stall.
McBean has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tacarante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean wants to sweep here but Tacarante controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otto McBean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Tacarante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tacarante misses.
Tacarante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tacarante misses with a shot to the body
and McBean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacarante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tacarante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacarante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McBean advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacarante avoids a series of strikes thrown by McBean.
McBean trying to control but Tacarante is having none of it.
Tacarante regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McBean in particular looking to stall.
McBean seems to be working for a kimura but Tacarante defends the submission attempt.
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.
McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tacarante is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.
McBean tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tacarante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tacarante trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacarante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tacarante keeping control of the position.
McBean is thwarting Tacarante's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McBean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McBean is working for a kimura but Tacarante is defending it quite comfortably.
McBean wants to control but Tacarante is keeping him busy.
Tacarante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto McBean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McBean 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto McBean!
After the big win, Otto McBean made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 462 p4p, 910 weight class) and Darius Ghetea (ranked 59 p4p, 126 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noeigati misses with a straight left.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea unleashes a big counter combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghetea's head.
Ghetea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noeigati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Noeigati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noeigati misses with a right hand
enabling Ghetea to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati thuds a left hand into Ghetea's body.
Noeigati throws a leg kick which misses Ghetea's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetea tries to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea scores with a body shot.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses
and Noeigati counters with a head kick that drops Ghetea to the mat! Ghetea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Ghetea is rocked!
Ghetea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati counters with a huge left! Ghetea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Noeigati isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ghetea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Noeigati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Our winner, Benjamin Noeigati, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Cartwright (ranked 1252 p4p, 552 weight class) and Devon Collins (ranked 158 p4p, 68 weight class). Collins has chosen "Name of the Game" Crystal Method as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright misses with a low kick.
Collins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Cartwright throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Collins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cartwright has escaped the position, nice work there.
Collins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cartwright's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Cartwright is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins looking to control but instead Cartwright has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is defending well.
Collins trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Collins is looking for a kimura here.
Collins is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright advances to half guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins moves into full guard.
Cartwright cracks Collins with a solid left hand.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Cartwright trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright is looking to stand up but Collins won't let him.
Cartwright won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cartwright is sitting in close to Collins's body. Collins has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cartwright is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cartwright is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Collins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Devon Collins! Devon Collins retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Devon Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Conrad Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.
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