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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 2957 p4p, 21413 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 335 p4p, 496 weight class). Sarethi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue Ice. Salyn Sarethi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
Tavares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sarethi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sarethi misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sarethi. Those never looked like landing.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Sarethi.
Tavares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Sarethi.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarethi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarethi unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarethi throws a big shot that misses.
Sarethi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a series of strikes. Sarethi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tavares tries to bum rush Sarethi with a series of wild strikes but Sarethi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tavares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares blocks a head kick by Sarethi.
A big left from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Sarethi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sarethi misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tavares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
Sarethi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarethi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarethi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sarethi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tavares.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Sarethi moved out of range nicely.
Sarethi throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Sarethi looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Sarethi throws a body kick that misses.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Sarethi saw that one coming.
Tavares takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tavares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sarethi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares throws a jab when Sarethi was well out of range.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarethi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sarethi tries to score with a low kick but Tavares moves his leg out of the way.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavares lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarethi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sarethi! Tavares lets Sarethi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Sarethi is rocked!
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sarethi.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
A jab from Sarethi misses.
Sarethi throws a chopping leg kick but Tavares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sarethi throws a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a right hand from hell and Sarethi is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roko Matijevic (ranked 1420 p4p, 2216 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 163 p4p, 239 weight class). McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matijevic gets tackled into the cage by McFistface. McFistface maintains the clinch.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Matijevic.
Matijevic digs a right hand underneath McFistface's ribcage. McFistface let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFistface throws an elbow that misses.
McFistface is working for takedown but Matijevic is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matijevic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Matijevic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matijevic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McFistface swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the head.
Matijevic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McFistface unleashes a big counter combination but Matijevic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Matijevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles McFistface. McFistface circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matijevic throws a head kick that misses.
Matijevic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McFistface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matijevic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matijevic throws the left hand but McFistface avoids the punch easily.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matijevic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matijevic misses with a hook. McFistface ducked under it nicely.
McFistface lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McFistface.
Matijevic lands an overhand right.
Roko Matijevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFistface scoring well with a low kick there.
Matijevic misses with a head kick.
McFistface let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McFistface walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by McFistface.
McFistface shapes to counter with a head kick.
McFistface is looking to clinch.
Matijevic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matijevic keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Matijevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matijevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped McFistface in his tracks.
McFistface tries to clinch but Matijevic moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matijevic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFistface misses with a body kick.
A head kick from McFistface lands but Matijevic takes it in his stride.
Matijevic looks to land a right hand but McFistface moved out of range.
McFistface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Matijevic looks to score with a jab to the body but McFistface is just out of range.
McFistface drives through and clinches with Matijevic against the cage.
A short left from Matijevic.
McFistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Matijevic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matijevic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matijevic tries to land a front kick but McFistface steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McFistface throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFistface slips a jab from Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a hook.
McFistface takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McFistface tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFistface doesn't manage to clinch there - Matijevic circles away.
Matijevic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matijevic blocks a head kick by McFistface.
McFistface gets a clinch.
Matijevic breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from McFistface.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Matijevic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matijevic connects with a body shot that sends McFistface's belly button to the back.
Matijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McFistface.
McFistface scores with a sloppy right hand. Matijevic should have avoided that one.
Matijevic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McFistface throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McFistface rushes Matijevic and presses him up against the cage.
McFistface is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matijevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFistface tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matijevic.
McFistface's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matijevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McFistface.
McFistface tries to move into range but Matijevic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface tries to clinch but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic scores with a nice right hand.
McFistface lands a high kick!
McFistface fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matijevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Matijevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFistface backwards.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Matijevic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McFistface can do to turn this around?
McFistface has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matijevic is trying to keep an underhook but McFistface manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Matijevic has his hands clasped together around McFistface's back. He's all about the action.
McFistface not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matijevic desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McFistface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matijevic defending well though.
McFistface takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
McFistface is looking to take a break and control but Matijevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matijevic is looking for a sweep. McFistface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McFistface thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFistface wants to take a breather but Matijevic is having none of it.
McFistface not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matijevic is trying is best to control the position here.
Matijevic is trying to get back to full guard.
McFistface trying to pass the guard but Matijevic defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFistface missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matijevic is refusing to be controlled, as McFistface sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McFistface has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFistface moves nicely into side control.
McFistface throws a strike aimed at the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic avoids it well.
McFistface landing a few strikes.
Matijevic taking punishment in the form of punches.
McFistface thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McFistface looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic is holding McFistface down, trying to stall.
McFistface scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matijevic to see if he's OK.
McFistface working away.
An elbow from McFistface crashes against the mat.
Matijevic defending against the ground and pound.
McFistface connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Matijevic some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie McFistface showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McFistface moves out of range of the leg kick from Matijevic.
McFistface tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dougie McFistface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Matijevic.
Despite the aggression on McFistface's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McFistface takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Matijevic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McFistface will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matijevic avoids the head kick by McFistface.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic moves out of range as McFistface strikes.
McFistface tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses.
McFistface throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface throws a head kick but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic throws a hook to the side of McFistface's head but McFistface sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matijevic just misses with a punch to the body.
McFistface throws out a counter right but Matijevic avoids it with no problem.
Matijevic connects with the punch.
McFistface tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McFistface tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Matijevic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matijevic misses with a body shot.
As Matijevic backs off McFistface throws a huge counter combo but Matijevic manages to avoid it all.
McFistface takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McFistface throws a sloppy head kick and Matijevic moves out of range easily.
Matijevic thinks about countering with a body kick.
McFistface throws a leg kick but Matijevic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matijevic is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
Matijevic lands the left hand.
McFistface moves into range and clinches up with Matijevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a body punch.
Matijevic is working McFistface over against the cage.
McFistface takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFistface is looking for a takedown.
Matijevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matijevic is leaning against McFistface and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matijevic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matijevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFistface stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic throws the left hand but McFistface avoids the punch easily.
Matijevic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Matijevic finds it's way through McFistface's defenses.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. McFistface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFistface slips under a jab.
McFistface is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matijevic.
Matijevic feints and then cracks McFistface's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McFistface down.
Matijevic avoids the head kick by McFistface.
McFistface tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFistface misses with a double jab
and Matijevic counters with a solid body kick.
McFistface shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matijevic sprawls well. Matijevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McFistface gets slowly back to his feet.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by McFistface misses
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McFistface takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McFistface's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matijevic cracks McFistface with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McFistface looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Matijevic finish him?
McFistface is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roko Matijevic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matijevic 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Matijevic!
A very excited looking Roko Matijevic 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau (ranked 732 p4p, 868 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 85 p4p, 106 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BĂ©liveau takes one on the button.
BĂ©liveau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camden throws a lazy right hand but BĂ©liveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBĂ©liveau.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but BĂ©liveau pushes him off.
It appears BĂ©liveau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Camden throws a leg kick
and BĂ©liveau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camden thinking.
Camden tries to clinch there but BĂ©liveau circles away.
Jaco Camden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden pivots, looking for a leg kick but BĂ©liveau is out of range and Camden settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden throws out a powerful jab.
Camden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BĂ©liveau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
BĂ©liveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BĂ©liveau is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BĂ©liveau counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
BĂ©liveau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
BĂ©liveau misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camden.
Camden cracks BĂ©liveau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camden wants to clinch but BĂ©liveau slips to the side
and BĂ©liveau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camden throws a right and a left that both miss.
BĂ©liveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camden.
Camden misses with a straight left.
BĂ©liveau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BĂ©liveau scores with a shot to the body.
Camden throws a front kick aimed at BĂ©liveau's knee but BĂ©liveau avoids it well.
BĂ©liveau checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BĂ©liveau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camden to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BĂ©liveau moves out of range of the strikes.
BĂ©liveau lands an overhand right.
Camden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by BĂ©liveau.
Camden looks winded!
BĂ©liveau cracks Camden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. BĂ©liveau has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Camden to stand back up!
Camden is rocked!
BĂ©liveau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camden is still on wobbly legs! Can BĂ©liveau finish him?
BĂ©liveau takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
Camden seems to have recovered his senses.
BĂ©liveau throws a shot to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from BĂ©liveau and Camden falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by BĂ©liveau!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau!
During a confident post fight interview, LĂ©opold BĂ©liveau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heismann Haa (ranked 389 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 29 p4p, 86 weight class). Haa comes to the cage accompanied by Her kommer Heismann HĂĄ. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo scores with a shot to the body.
Rizzo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rizzo lands in his opponent's guard.
Haa keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Haa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo trying to control but Haa is working from the bottom.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Haa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Haa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Haa slows the pace down in half guard.
Rizzo trying to control here.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Haa passes into side control, despite Rizzo's attempt to control the position.
Rizzo is looking to regain half guard here but Haa keeps moving and retains side control.
Rizzo is letting Haa control him for a moment.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep.
Rizzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo can't do much from the bottom here.
Rizzo is looking to regain half guard here but Haa keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A good leg kick by Haa.
Haa tried to score with a low kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Haa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rizzo somewhat.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rizzo.
Haa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rizzo cracks Haa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rizzo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Frank Rizzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rizzo.
Haa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haa has Rizzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Rizzo working hard to break the clinch.
Haa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rizzo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haa to the mat. Haa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Haa looking for a sweep. Not yet Haa, not yet.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to move into half guard but instead Haa has managed to sweep!
Rizzo controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rizzo, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa stays in close to Rizzo's body and controls the position.
Haa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo seems keen to control Haa's posture.
Rizzo wants to improve his position but instead Haa has moved into half guard.
Heismann Haa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Haa continues to stall.
Rizzo is looking for a sweep. Haa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rizzo's thigh. Rizzo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Haa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa is fighting to break Rizzo's control of his arms but Rizzo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Haa walks into a straight right hand from Rizzo.
Rizzo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rizzo works the jab nicely.
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rizzo prevents a body shot from Haa.
Haa throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands a body shot.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rizzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa is pushing Rizzo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haa is working Rizzo over against the cage.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Haa manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haa avoiding damage.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Heismann Haa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Haa throws a big shot that misses.
Haa throws a leg kick but Rizzo moved away.
Haa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rizzo is able to avoid easily.
Haa drops his hands momentarily and Rizzo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haa throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo darts in looking for a takedown but Haa gets double underhooks and turns Rizzo into the cage.
Haa is looking to chop away at Rizzo's legs.
Haa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rizzo tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
Rizzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haa is defending well.
Rizzo takes a shot to the head.
Haa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Rizzo avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Rizzo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa stalling against the cage.
Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haa tries a body shot but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo blocks a body shot from Haa.
Rizzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rizzo wants a takedown.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Rizzo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo wants to free his trapped foot but Haa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is working for a kimura but Haa is defending it quite comfortably.
Haa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Rizzo there.
Rizzo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haa is defending against the submission attempts here by Rizzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa trying to hold on to Rizzo's head to control him but Rizzo postures up.
Rizzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haa keeps working.
Rizzo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rizzo drops an elbow to the side of Haa's head.
Haa is looking to control Rizzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Haa avoid being mounted?
Rizzo throwing shots but Haa is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo checks it well.
Haa backing away here, and Rizzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Rizzo.
I think Rizzo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Rizzo!
A less than humble Frank Rizzo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1021 p4p, 685 weight class) and James King (ranked 97 p4p, 64 weight class). James King acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Branko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Branko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from King. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King delivers a nice body kick.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Branko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
King manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branko's guard.
Branko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
Branko keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
King throws a strike but Branko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Branko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Branko, into his guard.
King has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Branko is proving hard to escape from.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
King's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
Branko has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. King stacks Branko 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 King!
Branko is not content to let King control the position.
Branko tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control the position but Branko is working away.
Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branko regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Branko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Branko has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. King 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 Branko.
King is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Branko's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from King crashes against the mat.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King 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.
Branko feints and as King raises his hands in defense, Branko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Branko is one step ahead there.
King has control of Branko's left arm, preventing Branko from doing any damage.
Branko forces his way into half guard.
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! King could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Branko has cracked it and King is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Branko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Davdio Branko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasko Madzarov (ranked 793 p4p, 595 weight class) and Ali Amir (ranked 101 p4p, 72 weight class). Madzarov's entrance music is UNDER THE BRIDGE. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Amir's choice of entrance music: Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madzarov throws a lazy right hand but Amir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amir! But no joy.
Amir misses the shot to the body.
Amir is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
Madzarov lands a body shot.
Amir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Madzarov throws a hook but Amir blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov throws a hook but Amir blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Amir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Madzarov slips a straight right by Amir.
Amir tries to clinch up but Madzarov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madzarov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Amir wants to land a leg kick but Madzarov is out of range.
Madzarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amir is looking to clinch but Madzarov is avoiding it.
A head kick by Amir misses
and Madzarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Amir looks winded!
Madzarov misses the jab.
Madzarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir.
A little feinted left hand from Madzarov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amir missing with a left hand there. Madzarov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madzarov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Madzarov looks for the body kick but Amir saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Madzarov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir misses with a body shot
and Madzarov counters with a nice right hand that sends Amir toppling to the canvas! Amir scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Madzarov finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amir misses with a straight left.
Madzarov missing with a left hand there. Amir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madzarov cracks Amir with a good jab.
That has opened up Ali Amir's cut even more.
Amir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Madzarov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Madzarov drops Amir with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Amir looks back up at him and smiles so Madzarov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Amir is rocked!
Amir ducks into an uppercut from Madzarov and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasko Madzarov!
Our winner, Vasko Madzarov, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 147 p4p, 452 weight class) and Terrance Graves (ranked 20 p4p, 63 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 Terrance Graves was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves wants to counter with a clinch but McCarthy pushes him away.
We've been hearing reports that McCarthy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCarthy misses with a series of wild punches.
And Graves tries to counter it with a takedown but McCarthy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice cross by McCarthy.
Graves dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves moves away from the strike by McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by McCarthy.
McCarthy with a hook.
McCarthy blocks a jab.
McCarthy tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCarthy with a hook.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
Graves blocks a jab.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCarthy cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCarthy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves staying out of range there.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
Graves looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy misses with a wild combination.
Graves with the counter takedown but McCarthy avoids it easily.
McCarthy stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
Graves pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCarthy is out of range and Graves settles back down.
McCarthy looks to throw the jab but Graves is out of range.
Graves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCarthys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graves misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
McCarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves has control of McCarthy's left arm, preventing McCarthy from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
McCarthy won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy postures up in Graves's guard and throws a big left but Graves blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarthy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Graves controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McCarthy won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves thinks about the counter body kick.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McCarthy. Those never looked like landing.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as McCarthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
McCarthy loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
McCarthy backing away here, and Graves unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCarthy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
McCarthy feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCarthy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Graves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Graves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCarthy is in close to Graves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy is in close to Graves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy passes Graves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
McCarthy is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graves trying to control but McCarthy postures up.
Graves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCarthy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves trying to hold on to McCarthy's head to control him but McCarthy postures up.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Graves is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is pressing down on Graves's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graves is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCarthy forces his way into half guard.
McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graves is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Graves avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
McCarthy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCarthy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Graves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
McCarthy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Terrance Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCarthy to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a body shot.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McCarthy trying to control the position but Graves is working away.
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy happy to just control the position for now.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks McCarthy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McCarthy prefers to stall for the moment though.
McCarthy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCarthy takes a little break here. Graves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Graves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCarthy throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves throws out a counter right but McCarthy avoids it with no problem.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCarthy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCarthy moves out of range of the body kick from Graves.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCarthy finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head.
A jab lands there for McCarthy.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCarthy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCarthy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a body shot.
McCarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
Nice shot lands for McCarthy.
Graves slips under a jab.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Graves's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCarthy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Graves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCarthy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCarthy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
A very excited looking Cormac McCarthy 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 150 p4p, 439 weight class) and Robbie Hall (ranked 12 p4p, 19 weight class). Hall has chosen Andy Shauf: The Magician as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robbie Hall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is stalling here. Trollslayer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hall seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trollslayer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trollslayer cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer scores with punches from side control.
Hall gets back to half guard.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall is rocked!
That has opened up Robbie Hall's cut even more.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Hall's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hall! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Satanic Panic (ranked 32 p4p, 99 weight class) and Darsin Bleak (ranked 6 p4p, 12 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Panic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Freezing Moon. Bleak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sandman. Darsin Bleak has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Bleak finds it's way through Panic's defenses.
 It looks like Satanic Panic has been cut.
Bleak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bleak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Panic's head.
Panic throws a front kick that sends Bleak stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Panic misses.
Panic is looking to land body kicks.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bleak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bleak.
Panic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bleak trying to control from half guard but Panic is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is defending well.
Bleak throwing shots but Panic is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bleak working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bleak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Panic is positioning himself well to prevent Bleak advancing to mount.
Panic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panic is trying to get back to full guard.
Bleak wants to control but Panic is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak throwing shots but Panic is blocking nicely.
Bleak looks to land a strike but Panic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Panic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bleak trying to control from the bottom.
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Panic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panic is taking a breather. Bleak 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.
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panic pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic prevents Bleak from improving his position.
Panic controlling the pace.
Panic prevents Bleak from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bleak keeps trying to improve his 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.
Bleak is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bleak is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Panic connects with a jab.
Panic clinches up against the cage.
Bleak presses Panic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Panic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Panic.
Panic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Panic fails to land.
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 Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Satanic Panic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bleak ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Panic scores with a spinning back kick!
Bleak with a nice cross.
Panic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Darsin Bleak has been cut.
Panic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic with the inside leg kick.
Bleak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Bleak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Panic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panic moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Panic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bleak.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak misses with a straight left.
Panic lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic misses with an uppercut. Bleak saw that one coming.
Panic lands with a good body shot.
Panic lands a nice shot that snaps Bleak's head back.
Panic jabs Bleak right on the nose. Bleak blinks but takes it well.
Bleak is rocked!
Panic lands a jab.
Bleak is still on wobbly legs! Can Panic finish him?
Panic stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bleak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panic can pounce on him.
Bleak seems to have recovered his senses.
Panic misses with a wild combination.
Bleak throws out a counter right but Panic avoids it with no problem.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.
Panic throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Panic's guard.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Panic has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Panic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Panic keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Panic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Panic!
Panic won't allow Bleak to sweep him here.
Panic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bleak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Panic has managed to get both his arms back between Bleak's legs - danger averted.
Panic trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but Panic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bleak tries to buck Panic off but Panic is having none of it.
Darsin Bleak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panic gets to mount! Bleak was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satanic Panic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bleak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Bleak darts in looking for a takedown but Panic gets double underhooks and turns Bleak into the cage.
Panic throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak lands a jab to the nose.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic scores with a push kick.
Bleak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bleak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bleak is working for a kimura but Panic is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bleak trying to control from Panic's half guard. Panic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Panic blocks nicely.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Panic has Bleak pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. Panic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by Panic!
Bleak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bleak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak is controlling Panic's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak has his foot on Panic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panic works his way back into a safe position though.
Panic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bleak is keeping the position for now.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.
Panic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.
Panic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Panic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard.
Panic content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Bleak with a hook.
Bleak takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Bleak misses.
Panic with a nice calf kick.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bleak tests Panic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panic throws a jab when Bleak was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bleak checks a leg kick.
And Bleak tries to counter it with a takedown but Panic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bleak is out of range.
Satanic Panic is winning the standup battle so far.
Panic looks to land a left hand but Bleak moved out of range nicely.
Bleak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bleak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Panic is out of range.
Panic cracks Bleak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Panic is looking to slow Bleak down with leg kicks.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Bleak.
Bleak with a lazy takedown attempt
and Panic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Panic finds it's target.
Panic tries to close the distance and clinch but Bleak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Panic with a nice calf kick.
Panic lands with a right hand.
Satanic Panic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Panic misses
so Bleak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Panic is keeping the position.
Bleak is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak passes Panic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleak lands strikes from half guard.
Bleak working the head and body with strikes.
Panic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bleak.
Panic is looking for a sweep. Bleak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is keen to just control but Panic is a slippery customer.
Bleak trying to mount his opponent but Panic defends it.
Bleak working over Panic with some ground and pound. Panic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bleak lands a nice short elbow.
Bleak wants to pass to mount but Panic is defending the position.
Bleak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Panic moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is in close to Panic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Panic's brow.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Bleak scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bleak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Panic's guard.
Bleak passes Panic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bleak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Panic defends it well.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak wants to free his trapped foot but Panic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Panic is having none of it.
Bleak trying to control from Panic's half guard. Panic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Panic is retaining full guard.
Bleak stopping the sweep attempt from Panic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bleak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Panic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Panic has escaped and now he's on top!
Bleak working for a triangle but Panic defends it easily.
Bleak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Panic stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak has his foot on Panic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panic works his way back into a safe position though.
Panic stays in close to Bleak's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bleak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bleak throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bleak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Panic quickly recovers to half guard.
Bleak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bleak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bleak is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Panic is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Panic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panic controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darsin Bleak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bleak 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Darsin Bleak 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 36 p4p, 155 weight class) and Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov swinging wildly here.
Ilmarinen lands a jab to Vinogradov's midsection.
The fighters circling - Vinogradov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinogradov cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilmarinen walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Vinogradov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinogradov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ilmarinen is fending him off so far but Vinogradov persists. Nope, Ilmarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Vinogradov.
Ilmarinen misses with a jab to the body
and Vinogradov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ilmarinen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov looking to sit in guard and control but Ilmarinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ilmarinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ilmarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Ilmarinen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vinogradov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilmarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ilmarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ilmarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vinogradov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ilmarinen 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 Vinogradov.
Vinogradov trying his best to control but Ilmarinen has mounted him.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinogradov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is working to get back to half guard.
Vinogradov is working hard here to advance position.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace for now.
Vinogradov can't escape the position.
Vinogradov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vinogradov working to try and regain half guard.
Vinogradov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ilmarinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vinogradov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is working to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen lands with some strikes.
Ilmarinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vinogradov is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinogradov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ilmarinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vinogradov is looking to escape.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vinogradov staying out of range there.
Ilmarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ilmarinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ilmarinen working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinogradov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ilmarinen working aggressively here.
Vinogradov prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vinogradov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Vinogradov avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinogradovs head.
Vinogradov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ilmarinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Vinogradov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen works on Vinogradov's body with a couple of short punches.
Vinogradov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ilmarinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vinogradov throws a combination that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a single leg into guard. Vinogradov didn't expect that.
Ilmarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ilmarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!
Ilmarinen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vinogradov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ilmarinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vinogradov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ilmarinen is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Ilmarinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Ilmarinen seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom.
Vinogradov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilmarinen pulls his head out easily.
Vinogradov moves into full guard.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ilmarinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ilmarinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ilmarinen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vinogradov.
Ilmarinen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vinogradov!
Vinogradov tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vinogradov tries to hold on but Ilmarinen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ilmarinen controlling from mount.
Ilmarinen tries to control but Vinogradov wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinogradov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinogradov wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vinogradov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Ilmarinen. That snapped Vinogradov's head back.
Ilmarinen misses with a looping left.
Vinogradov tries to counter with a takedown but Ilmarinen is quick to defend against it.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a head shot.
Vinogradov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinogradov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilmarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ilmarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ilmarinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Ilmarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinogradov shoots and misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinogradov manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vinogradov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ilmarinen is working away from the top position though.
Ilmarinen moves into full mount! Vinogradov won't be happy about that!
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilmarinen tries to control but Vinogradov wriggling away.
Vinogradov tries to reverse the position but Ilmarinen maintains control.
Ilmarinen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vinogradov tries to reverse the position but Ilmarinen maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ilmarinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Vinogradov tries to hold on but Ilmarinen postures up.
Vinogradov can't escape the position.
Ilmarinen tries to control but Vinogradov wriggling away.
Ilmarinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ilmarinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vinogradov is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ilmarinen controlling the pace for now.
Vinogradov is bucking up trying to escape but Ilmarinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vinogradov tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vinogradov is looking to get to half guard.
Ilmarinen tries to control but Vinogradov wriggling away.
Ilmarinen controlling from mount.
Vinogradov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sergey Vinogradov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Ilmarinen misses.
Ilmarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Ilmarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Vinogradov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vinogradov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinogradov goes for a double leg but Ilmarinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ilmarinen continues to drive forward.
Ilmarinen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vinogradov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinogradov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ilmarinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen has closed the distance and engaged Vinogradov in a clinch.
Ilmarinen has Vinogradov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ilmarinen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vinogradov tumbling to the mat - Ilmarinen dives into Vinogradov's guard.
Ilmarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vinogradov is retaining full guard.
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Ilmarinen defends easily.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Ilmarinen in close.
Ilmarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinogradov gets a double leg takedown into Ilmarinen's guard.
Vinogradov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinogradov won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here.
Vinogradov trying to control but Ilmarinen is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vinogradov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Vinogradov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vinogradov looking to sit in guard and control but Ilmarinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vinogradov working for a triangle but Ilmarinen defends it easily.
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ilmarinen uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinogradov is just out of range.
Vinogradov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov takes a swing at Ilmarinen's ribcage but misses.
Ilmarinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinogradov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vinogradov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ilmarinen lands a jab.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Ilmarinen's head but Ilmarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Vinogradov avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen stuns Vinogradov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vinogradov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Vinogradov thuds a left hand into Ilmarinen's body.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Ilmarinen was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
Ilmarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vinogradov tries for a takedown but Ilmarinen circles away easily
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vinogradov won't be happy with that.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of Ilmarinen the control monster continue. Boring.
Vinogradov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Vinogradov wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Vinogradov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ilmarinen has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anton Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinogradov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vinogradov tries to lock up and control but Ilmarinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vinogradov regains half guard.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ilmarinen is taking a breather. Vinogradov 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.
Sergey Vinogradov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ilmarinen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Vinogradov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ilmarinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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