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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Frost (ranked 2380 p4p, 23557 weight class) and Zeke Hester (ranked 239 p4p, 444 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conrad Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Hester!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Hester into the cage.
Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Frost misses.
Hester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Zeke Hester has been cut.
Hester dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Conrad Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Hester.
Hester misses with a takedown attempt
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Frost defends it well.
Frost throws a series of punches but Hester moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hester has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hester trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frost's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester looking to sit in guard and control but Frost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hester working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Frost wants to stand but Hester is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hester striking off his back but it's not causing Frost any problems.
Hester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hester looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Frost continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester moves into the clinch.
Frost tries to circle away but Hester has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Hester has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hester stalling in the clinch but Frost improves position.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Conrad Frost has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hester - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frost breaks the clinch.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hester.
Hester with a poor takedown
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frost wants it to stay on the feet.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Frost misses.
Hester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frost pinned against the cage. Frost gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frost lands a head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hester.
Conrad Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hester is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Hester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Hester ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
Frost lands a jab to Hester's midsection.
Hester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hester was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Jab from Frost.
Nice defenses there by Hester.
Hester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frost defends it nicely.
Hester misses with a takedown
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hester misses with a wild combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Hester ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Hester is rocked!
Hester wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Hester fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Hester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hester or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Frost appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Hester fails with the takedown
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hester.
Hester shoots in looking for a takedown but Frost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frost connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hester momentarily.
That has opened up Zeke Hester's cut even more.
Frost cracks Hester with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hester looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Frost finish him?
Hester is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Hester tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frost counters with a huge right that knocks Hester out cold! Frost is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Frost!
Conrad Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Wiggins (ranked 3164 p4p, 4929 weight class) and Greg Sheppard (ranked 308 p4p, 413 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Sheppard!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins throws an overhand right that lands on Sheppard's shoulder, as Sheppard tries to avoid the shot.
Wiggins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wiggins takes one to the side of the head.
Wiggins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggins lands with a cross.
Greg Sheppard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sheppard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Sheppard looks to move away, Wiggins throws a big counter combo but Sheppard just gets out of the way.
Wiggins looks to land a right hand but Sheppard moved out of range.
Sheppard with the counter takedown but Wiggins avoids it easily.
Wiggins misses with a looping right.
Sheppard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wiggins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Greg Sheppard has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheppard.
Sheppard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wiggins throws a hook but Sheppard blocks it.
Wiggins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheppard.
Sheppard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wiggins blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wiggins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiggins throws a big shot that misses.
Sheppard takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sheppard is defended easily by Wiggins.
A counter left hand to the body from Wiggins misses its target.
Sheppard misses with a right hand
and Wiggins counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheppard defending well as Wiggins loads up on a big left hand.
Sheppard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wiggins loads up on a big right hand but Sheppard slips the punch.
Wiggins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard with a nice cross.
Sheppard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiggins.
Sheppard looks for a takedown but Wiggins sprawls well.
Wiggins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheppard moves away.
Sheppard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Wiggins does it's job there.
Sheppard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wiggins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sheppard.
Wiggins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wiggins takes a swing at Sheppard's ribcage but misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sheppard.
Wiggins struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Sheppard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sheppard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wiggins controls the position for a moment.
Sheppard is looking to take a break and control but Wiggins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins tries to bench press Sheppard off him but Sheppard keeps the position.
Sheppard tries to score with some ground and pound. Wiggins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sheppard wants to control but Wiggins is keeping him busy.
Wiggins is looking to regain half guard here but Sheppard keeps moving and retains side control.
Sheppard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wiggins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sheppard working the head with strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sheppard's best efforts.
Wiggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wiggins wants to control but Sheppard is keeping busy.
Sheppard stalling.
Sheppard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiggins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sheppard.
Sheppard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's six 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.
Wiggins gets back to full guard.
Sheppard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiggins wants to sweep here but Sheppard controlling him for the moment.
Sheppard controlling from the top position.
Sheppard stopping the sweep attempt from Wiggins.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard being controlled here momentarily.
Wiggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sheppard manages to get himself to full guard.
Wiggins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wiggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wiggins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sheppard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiggins defends it easily.
Wiggins trying to control but Sheppard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight 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.
Sheppard is looking for a triangle but Wiggins pushes his legs off easily.
Wiggins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sheppard has his foot on Wiggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiggins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sheppard has his foot on Wiggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiggins stopping the sweep attempt from Sheppard.
Sheppard has his foot on Wiggins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiggins works his way back into a safe position though.
Sheppard is trying to control the position but Wiggins postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wiggins takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Sheppard.
Sheppard scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheppard. Wiggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiggins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheppard manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins throws a big shot that misses.
Sheppard misses with an uppercut. Wiggins saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Wiggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Sheppard's cut.
That's time! Wiggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppard.
Sheppard avoids the body shot from Wiggins.
Wiggins throws an overhand right that lands on Sheppard's shoulder, as Sheppard tries to avoid the shot.
Wiggins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sheppard lands with a straight right. Wiggins didn't see that one coming.
Wiggins misses the jab.
Sheppard darts in looking for a takedown but Wiggins gets double underhooks and turns Sheppard into the cage.
Wiggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wiggins keeping full guard, as Sheppard tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins trying to control the position here.
Sheppard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sheppard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wiggins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheppard controls his hands.
Wiggins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheppard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggins.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ernesto Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sheppard.
Wiggins stalling the fight.
Sheppard tries to pull guard but Wiggins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sheppard wants a takedown but no success here.
Wiggins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiggins tries to work over Sheppard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wiggins tries to throw a body punch but Sheppard avoids it by throwing Wiggins back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sheppard.
Sheppard goes for a takedown attempt but Wiggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wiggins misses with a hook. Sheppard ducked under it nicely.
Sheppard swings widly with a right hand
and Wiggins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Wiggins misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins misses with a series of wild punches.
Sheppard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiggins.
Nice takedown defense from Wiggins. No joy for Sheppard on that attempt.
Wiggins throws a lazy right hand but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheppard cracks Wiggins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wiggins throws a jab when Sheppard was well out of range.
Sheppard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiggins's head.
Sheppard slips a straight right by Wiggins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard throws a hook but Wiggins blocks it.
Wiggins throwing a counter right hand but Sheppard manages to avoid it.
Sheppard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wiggins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ernesto Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheppard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Wiggins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wiggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheppard moves away.
Sheppard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sheppard avoids the body shot from Wiggins.
Sheppard lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wiggins throws a lazy right hand but Sheppard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheppard blocks a jab.
Wiggins misses with a double jab.
Sheppard with the counter takedown but Wiggins avoids it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheppard is just out of range.
And Sheppard tries to counter it with a takedown but Wiggins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wiggins misses the shot to the body.
Sheppard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheppard takes one to the side of the head.
Ernesto Wiggins is winning the standup battle so far.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wiggins is adopting a defensive guard.
Sheppard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiggins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is trying to keep Sheppard in close.
Sheppard being controlled here momentarily.
Sheppard trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggins is trying to control the position but Sheppard postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wiggins managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sheppard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard throws out a powerful jab.
Sheppard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiggins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheppard is just out of range.
Wiggins looks to land a right hand but Sheppard moved out of range.
Wiggins throws a body punch but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wiggins throws a big shot that misses.
Sheppard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greg Sheppard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins can't do much from the bottom here.
Sheppard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wiggins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sheppard but great work by Wiggins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheppard is not content to let Wiggins control the position.
Sheppard tries to control but Wiggins manages to take his back.
Wiggins keeps control of the position as Sheppard tries to break free.
Wiggins tries to get the hooks in deep but Sheppard pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sheppard prevents Wiggins from getting a body triangle.
Sheppard trying to control the hands but Wiggins won't let him.
Wiggins has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiggins trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Wiggins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Sheppard's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wiggins throws a big shot that misses.
Sheppard connects with a single shot there.
Wiggins lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wiggins.
Wiggins misses with a double jab.
Sheppard feints the counter takedown.
Wiggins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheppard.
The fighters circling - Sheppard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Wiggins.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiggins. That snapped Sheppard's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins swings for the body but Sheppard moves out of range.
Sheppard just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheppard cracks Wiggins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sheppard lands with an overhand left.
Sheppard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggins as he jumps to the side.
Wiggins connects with a crisp jab.
Wiggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Sheppard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wiggins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sheppard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggins.
Sheppard misses the shot to the body.
Wiggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheppard can do to turn this around?
Wiggins misses with a looping left.
Sheppard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheppard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Wiggins misses its intended target.
Wiggins looks to land a right hand but Sheppard moved out of range.
Sheppard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggins manages to avoid it.
Sheppard feints and as Wiggins raises his hands in defense, Sheppard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wiggins holds on and takes a little breather.
Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Sheppard from controlling successfully.
Sheppard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wiggins trying to control the position here.
Wiggins wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheppard stops Wiggins from standing up.
Wiggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four 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.
Sheppard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sheppard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiggins trying to keep a closed guard but Sheppard is proving a slippery customer.
Wiggins is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sheppard lands a glancing blow to the side of Wiggins's head.
Sheppard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiggins's guard.
Wiggins pushes Sheppard off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ernesto Wiggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Sheppard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sheppard trying to control but Wiggins is working from the bottom.
Sheppard prevents Wiggins from getting back to his feet.
Sheppard is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiggins has wrist control.
Sheppard controlling from the top position.
Wiggins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggins keeping moving, preventing Sheppard from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins controlling the position.
Sheppard looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Sheppard with that takedown attempt.
Ernesto Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Sheppard.
Sheppard misses with a looping left.
Wiggins throwing a counter right hand but Sheppard manages to avoid it.
Sheppard misses with a jab to the body
and Wiggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheppard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wiggins throws a hook to the side of Sheppard's head but Sheppard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greg Sheppard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins loads up on a big right hand but Sheppard slips the punch.
Sheppard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggins.
The fighters circling - Sheppard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiggins moves out of range as Sheppard strikes.
Wiggins throwing a counter right hand but Sheppard manages to avoid it.
Wiggins misses with a looping right.
Wiggins slips a straight right by Sheppard.
Sheppard throws a sloppy body shot
letting Wiggins counter with a right hand.
Sheppard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins scores with a one two! Sheppard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wiggins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wiggins is trying to maintain the position but Sheppard is very close to passing his half guard.
Wiggins is positioning himself well to prevent Sheppard advancing to mount.
Sheppard wants to pass the guard but Wiggins is defending well.
Sheppard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sheppard drops an elbow to the side of Wiggins's head.
Wiggins pushes Sheppard off looking to stand but Sheppard dives back in and keeps control.
Wiggins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wiggins won't allow Sheppard to pass to mount.
Sheppard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiggins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wiggins is looking to improve his position.
Wiggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheppard seems to be working for a kimura but Wiggins defends the submission attempt.
Wiggins is controlling Sheppard's trapped leg to prevent Sheppard from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ernesto Wiggins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wiggins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Wiggins!
After the fight, Ernesto Wiggins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Taxi (ranked 1842 p4p, 3571 weight class) and Lorenzo Smashotti (ranked 182 p4p, 346 weight class). Lorenzo Smashotti will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165
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Counter fighter
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Taxi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lorenzo Smashotti!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taxi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taxi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taxi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smashotti is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taxi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Taxi lands a couple of good shots and Smashotti has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smashotti trying to get back to his feet but Taxi is in full control for now.
Taxi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Smashotti's head.
Taxi looking for the choke from the back.
Smashotti looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smashotti trying to get back to his feet but Taxi is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taxi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Smashotti trying to control but not successfully.
Smashotti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is trying to break free.
Taxi controls the action.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Taxi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taxi controlling the position well here. Smashotti rolled but Taxi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Taxi is landing with strikes from the back.
Smashotti manages to escape to his feet.
Smashotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taxi, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Smashotti on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taxi tries to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling the position.
Taxi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smashotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smashotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Taxi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smashotti tries to clinch up
and Taxi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smashotti won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti pushes Taxi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taxi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smashotti keeps working.
Smashotti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taxi.
Smashotti manages to get back to half guard.
Taxi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taxi blocks the strikes from Smashotti.
Taxi 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.
Smashotti pushes Taxi off and gets back to his feet.
Taxi walks into a jab.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smashotti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smashotti wants it to stay on the feet.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi feinted with a counter takedown.
Smashotti avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.
Taxi blocks a body shot from Smashotti.
Taxi is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling him.
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
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!
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a hook but Taxi avoids it easily.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smashotti manages to avoid it.
Smashotti works over Taxi's head and body with a nice combination.
Taxi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti lands a right hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at Smashotti's ribcage but misses.
Taxi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Smashotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taxi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Taxi cracks a nice hook into Smashotti's ribs.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti blocks a jab.
Smashotti moves into the clinch.
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taxi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taxi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taxi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smashotti misses with a hook
and Taxi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smashotti's guard.
Smashotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taxi won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet.
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taxi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Taxi landing with the ground and pound.
Taxi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smashotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taxi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smashotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smashotti keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi throwing strikes from guard but Smashotti blocks nicely.
Taxi cracks Smashotti with a solid left hand.
Taxi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smashotti's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taxi prevents Smashotti from improving his position.
Taxi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smashotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smashotti wants to try and get back to his feet.
Taxi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smashotti tries to lock up and control but Taxi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taxi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taxi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smashotti is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smashotti is looking to improve his position but Taxi isn't that keen on the idea.
Smashotti is still in real trouble! Can Taxi finish him?
Smashotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Taxi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smashotti hang on?
Smashotti is trying desperately to improve position.
Taxi controlling the pace for now.
Taxi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taxi cracks Smashotti with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Taxi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 2894 p4p, 2895 weight class) and Lucaerys Strong (ranked 108 p4p, 109 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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38
266
24 - 16 - 0 |
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32
275
8 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucaerys Strong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tartakov looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Tartakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Despite the aggression on Strong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tartakov tries to land a leg kick but Strong saw it coming and moves away.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Tartakov misses the jab.
Tartakov fakes the leg kick and cracks Strong in the body.
Tartakov is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tartakov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Strong follows Tartakov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucaerys Strong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omar Dahir (ranked 1506 p4p, 1786 weight class) and Alpha Karhu (ranked 150 p4p, 177 weight class). Alpha Karhu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
170
7 - 0 - 0 |
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25
165
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Dahir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alpha Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu moves in looking to clinch but Dahir pushes him off.
Karhu closes the distance and pushes Dahir back into the cage.
Dahir misses with the head strike.
Karhu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Dahir.
Karhu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dahir taking a breather.
Dahir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dahir.
Dahir tries to counter with a takedown but Karhu is quick to defend against it.
Dahir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dahir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karhu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir tries a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahir.
Dahir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karhu.
Karhu walks into a straight right hand from Dahir.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Dahir.
Dahir scores with a jab to the body.
Alpha Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dahir circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dahir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Karhu!
Dahir working the ground and pound but Karhu is defending the strikes.
Karhu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dahir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karhu down.
Dahir landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahir trying to control the action but Karhu is working from the bottom.
Karhu is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Karhu actively working from the bottom here.
Dahir lands strikes from half guard.
Dahir has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dahir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karhu is pressing down on Dahir's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karhu controls Dahir momentarily but Dahir frees himself.
Dahir chips away with some ground and pound.
Dahir is working Karhu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir tries to free his leg and advance position but Karhu is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir stopping the sweep attempt from Karhu.
Dahir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dahir is in close to Karhu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows.
Karhu regains half guard.
Karhu is trying to control but can't.
Dahir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karhu gets full guard.
Dahir passes Karhu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dahir lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir lands strikes from half guard.
Karhu gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dahir wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Karhu is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dahir is trying to control but Karhu passes into side control!
Dahir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dahir wants to get back to full guard but Karhu has passed into side control.
Dahir struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries for a kimura but Dahir is defending well.
Karhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahir keeps working.
Dahir tries to improve position but can't.
Karhu advances nicely into full mount.
Karhu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dahir regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dahir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karhu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karhu's back!
Karhu tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dahir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Karhu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dahir raining down hammerfists from mount.
Karhu tries to reverse the position but Dahir maintains control.
Karhu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karhu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dahir has Karhu pulled in close to control his posture.
Karhu slips nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dahir gets full guard.
Dahir is controlling Karhu's posture.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dahir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dahir 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.
Dahir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Dahir is looking for a triangle here but Karhu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dahir is not content to let Karhu control the position.
You can see the frustration on Dahir's face as Karhu controls the position.
Dahir manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dahir tries to get to full guard but Karhu has control of the leg.
Dahir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dahir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karhu manages to get himself to full guard.
Karhu is trying to keep Dahir in close.
Karhu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dahir landing some decent shots from guard.
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karhu lands a head kick!
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu moves forwards but Dahir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dahir misses the shot to the body.
Karhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dahir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dahir lands in his opponent's guard.
Karhu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dahir tries to roll over but Karhu keeps him under control.
Dahir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dahir 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.
Dahir seems keen to control Karhu's posture.
Dahir continues to stall.
Dahir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karhu's guard.
Karhu 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.
Dahir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dahir cracks Karhu with a solid left hand.
Karhu is trying to control the position but Dahir postures up.
Dahir cracks Karhu with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu 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.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karhu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahir lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karhu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dahir looking to sit in guard and control but Karhu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karhu won't allow Dahir to sweep him here.
Dahir has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Karhu preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir trying to keep a closed guard but Karhu is proving a slippery customer.
Karhu preventing the sweep.
Dahir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karhu can do to turn this around?
Karhu wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karhu has hold of Dahir's hands but Dahir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dahir lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karhu is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu wants to get back to full guard.
Dahir working Karhu over with strikes.
Karhu actively working from the bottom here.
Dahir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dahir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karhu is rocked!
Dahir winds up and cracks Karhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karhu is still in real trouble! Can Dahir finish him?
Karhu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dahir is working away from the top position though.
Dahir is nestled in close to Karhu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dahir prevents Karhu from improving his position.
Dahir scores with a big shot! Karhu's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Karhu! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
A very excited looking Omar Dahir 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yama (ranked 2280 p4p, 1750 weight class) and Rogan Josh (ranked 200 p4p, 155 weight class). Josh is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Radar Love - Golden Earring. Kotetsu Yama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rogan Josh's chin.
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29
159
12 - 11 - 0 |
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26
150
10 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kotetsu Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogan Josh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama throws out a loose jab but Josh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Josh with the counter takedown but Yama avoids it easily.
Yama keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yama attempts a counter takedown but Josh avoids it well and moves away.
Josh moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Josh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Yama does it's job there.
Yama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Josh.
Josh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yama.
Yama scores with a shot to the body.
Yama on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yama digs a good body shot into Josh's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Josh.
Yama scores with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Josh takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Josh misses with a series of wild punches.
Josh misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama needs to keep his hands up - Josh had a free shot at his head there.
Rogan Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Josh takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Josh does it's job there.
Yama with a poor takedown
and Josh counters by moving into the clinch.
Josh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yama misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Josh.
Yama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Josh lands a hook that snaps the head of Yama backwards.
Yama gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Josh wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Josh is still trying to improve position.
Yama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Josh sees it coming and defends easily.
Josh is looking for a sweep. Yama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josh trying to control here.
Yama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yama is nestled in close to Josh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Josh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Josh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yama.
Josh is refusing to be controlled, as Yama sits in half guard.
Josh trying to control but Yama postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Josh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Yama has cracked it and Josh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Yama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kotetsu Yama!
A victorious Kotetsu Yama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tre Jokinen (ranked 1148 p4p, 912 weight class) and Clint Westshade (ranked 104 p4p, 86 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Westshade!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Westshade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westshade walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen.
Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westshade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Westshade wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
A big right from Westshade misses.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westshade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Westshade throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westshade!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Westshade works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Westshade's thigh. Westshade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Westshade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen passes Westshade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westshade sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Westshade keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Westshade's thigh. Westshade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen won't allow Westshade to sweep him here.
Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westshade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Westshade blocks nicely.
Westshade has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen slips a jab from Westshade.
Jokinen misses with a wild body 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.
Westshade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Westshade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen lunges at Westshade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westshade's hand.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Westshade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westshade slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Westshade.
A big right from Westshade misses.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Westshade.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Westshade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Westshade advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Westshade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Westshade looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westshade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westshade passes into half guard.
Westshade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Westshade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westshade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Westshade is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Westshade works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Westshade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westshade cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
That's eight 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.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westshade defends well.
Westshade is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen pulls Westshade in close to prevent any damage.
Westshade wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Westshade from controlling successfully.
Westshade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Westshade trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Westshade advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Westshade there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westshade is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Westshade connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
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 Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Westshade.
Westshade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Westshade's head.
Westshade throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Westshade circles away.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Westshade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Westshade misses the target.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westshade.
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westshade sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Westshade is a slippery customer.
Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Westshade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Westshade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jokinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Westshade is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jokinen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Westshade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jokinen is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Westshade softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade lands a shot to the head.
Jokinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Westshade tries to get the hooks in deep but Jokinen pushed the leg off.
Jokinen breaks Westshade's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Westshade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen content to stall in guard here.
Westshade is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard.
Westshade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westshade throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Westshade sprawls well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have Westshade backpedaling.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen misses with a body shot
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Westshade throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Westshade misses with a hook.
Westshade defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Westshade ducks down to avoid it.
Westshade throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.
Westshade fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen feints a jab promting Westshade to slip. Jokinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Westshade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Westshade is just out of range.
Westshade misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Westshade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jokinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Westshade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westshade holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westshade cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westshade doesn't seem phased though.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westshade moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Westshade misses.
Good leg kick by Westshade.
Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
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 Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Westshade misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westshade.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westshade's waist but Westshade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen tests Westshade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westshade moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade walks into a left hand.
Westshade throws a combination that misses
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Westshade's guard.
Jokinen throws a strike but Westshade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Westshade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westshade postures up.
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Westshade pushes his legs off easily.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westshade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westshade passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Westshade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westshade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Westshade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westshade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Westshade keeps him under control.
Westshade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Westshade winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westshade loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westshade.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Westshade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westshade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Westshade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Westshade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westshade pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Westshade misses.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Westshade gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch.
Westshade working aggressively here.
Jokinen jumps guard but Westshade stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Westshade uses from the top position.
Westshade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westshade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Westshade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westshade is one step ahead there.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westshade postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Westshade.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Westshade's body.
A lazy left from Westshade finds it's target.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Westshade's shoulder, as Westshade tries to avoid the shot.
Westshade swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Westshade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Westshade has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Westshade throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Westshade.
Westshade tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade.
Westshade dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westshade lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade.
I think Jokinen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cottoneye Joe (ranked 1382 p4p, 1459 weight class) and Wilt Paysley (ranked 64 p4p, 67 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wilt Paysley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paysley gets tackled into the cage by Joe. Joe maintains the clinch.
Paysley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paysley moves to clinch but Joe breaks away
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Paysley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
It looks like Wilt Paysley has been cut.
Joe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paysley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paysley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cottoneye Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilt Paysley.
Paysley misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe lands a head kick!
Joe throws a shot to the body.
Paysley looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paysley misses with a takedown attempt
and Joe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That has opened up Wilt Paysley's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paysley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paysley misses with an uppercut
and Joe counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Paysley out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Joe is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cottoneye Joe!
Cottoneye Joe 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Khemkhaeng (ranked 657 p4p, 723 weight class) and Brody Gibson (ranked 63 p4p, 68 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Gibson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Khemkhaeng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khemkhaeng throwing a counter right hand but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gibson finds it's way round the side to connect with Khemkhaeng's head.
Khemkhaeng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gibson throws out the jab.
It looked like Khemkhaeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khemkhaeng moves away from the strike by Gibson.
Khemkhaeng throwing a counter right hand but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Khemkhaeng clinches with his opponent.
Khemkhaeng is struggling to control the position.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibson is struggling to control the position.
Gibson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gibson misses with a body punch.
Gibson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khemkhaeng's elbow.
Khemkhaeng stalling the fight.
Gibson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gibson misses with a body punch.
Khemkhaeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Gibson tries to throw a body punch but Khemkhaeng avoids it by throwing Gibson back against the cage.
Khemkhaeng blocks an uppercut.
Gibson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gibson is trying to drag Khemkhaeng to the mat but Khemkhaeng just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Khemkhaeng's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khemkhaeng blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Khemkhaeng.
Gibson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brody Gibson.
Gibson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khemkhaeng backwards.
Gibson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khemkhaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khemkhaeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up
and Gibson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khemkhaeng darts in trying to clinch
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khemkhaeng won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Khemkhaeng wants to control but Gibson postures up.
Khemkhaeng manages to get back to half guard.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khemkhaeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gibson stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
Gibson throwing shots but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gibson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but Gibson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.
Gibson trying to control the action but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Khemkhaeng pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
Gibson not doing much here.
Khemkhaeng trying to control but Gibson postures up.
Gibson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khemkhaeng sees it coming and defends easily.
Khemkhaeng has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gibson slips a nice elbow through Khemkhaeng's hands, connecting with Khemkhaeng's forehead.
Khemkhaeng pushes Gibson off looking to stand but Gibson dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khemkhaeng is controlling Gibson's trapped leg to prevent Gibson from advancing to side control.
Khemkhaeng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibson.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng keeping control of the position.
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khemkhaeng keeps working.
Gibson working Khemkhaeng over with strikes.
Khemkhaeng is looking to escape.
Khemkhaeng is looking to improve his position.
Gibson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gibson prevents Khemkhaeng from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khemkhaeng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gibson stalling.
Khemkhaeng is trying is best to control the position here.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gibson seems content to control.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gibson manages to mount him!
Khemkhaeng wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gibson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Khemkhaeng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gibson is landing with some decent strikes but Khemkhaeng is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gibson lands a heavy elbow.
Khemkhaeng wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Khemkhaeng wants to hold on but Gibson pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Khemkhaeng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gibson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khemkhaeng looks a forlorn figure.
Gibson avoids the attempt from Khemkhaeng to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng 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.
Gibson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khemkhaeng defends it well.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khemkhaeng.
Gibson stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Gibson postures up.
Khemkhaeng wants to stand but Gibson is controlling the position.
Gibson cracks Khemkhaeng with a solid left hand.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Khemkhaeng has Gibson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gibson won't allow Khemkhaeng to get back to his feet.
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gibson stops Khemkhaeng from standing up.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khemkhaeng is keeping the position for now.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson trying to control but Khemkhaeng is working from the bottom.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khemkhaeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Khemkhaeng keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson wants to pass the guard but Khemkhaeng is keeping the position.
Gibson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by Gibson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khemkhaeng lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khemkhaeng throws the left hand but Gibson avoids the punch easily.
And Gibson tries to counter it with a takedown but Khemkhaeng pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khemkhaeng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gibson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khemkhaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Gibson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khemkhaeng.
Gibson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khemkhaeng throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Khemkhaeng as Gibson shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khemkhaeng on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khemkhaeng clobbers Gibson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gibson is rocked!
Khemkhaeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gibson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khemkhaeng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gibson is still on wobbly legs! Can Khemkhaeng finish him?
Khemkhaeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khemkhaeng feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gibson sprawling to the canvas! Gibson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khemkhaeng finish him?!
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!
Gibson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khemkhaeng moves away.
A jab from Gibson misses.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Khemkhaeng digs a good hook to Gibson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gibson shoots for a takedown but Khemkhaeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gibson takes one to the side of the head.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch.
Khemkhaeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gibson connects with the punch.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Gibson is having none of it.
Khemkhaeng cracks Gibson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gibson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Khemkhaeng finish him?
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!
Khemkhaeng cracks Gibson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gibson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Khemkhaeng pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gibson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kittisak Khemkhaeng!
During a confident post fight interview, Kittisak Khemkhaeng 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alkandros Vasilios (ranked 987 p4p, 683 weight class) and Clarence Boston (ranked 91 p4p, 65 weight class). Clarence Boston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkandros Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Boston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasilios manages to avoid it.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Boston moved out of range nicely.
Boston throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios misses the shot to the body.
Boston throws a lazy right hand but Vasilios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilios throws a lazy uppercut
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boston clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vasilios walks into a stiff left hand from Boston.
It looks like Alkandros Vasilios has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boston throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boston's guard.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.
Boston working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston is looking for a triangle but Vasilios pushes his legs off easily.
Vasilios works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boston is trying to get back to full guard.
Boston has hold of Vasilios's hands but Vasilios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vasilios is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boston is trying to stand up here but Vasilios is controlling him well.
Vasilios is trying to control. Boston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boston looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boston.
Vasilios is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vasilios wants to pass the guard but Boston is keeping the position.
Vasilios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boston looking for a guillotine here but Vasilios defends easily.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios throws a big right hand that misses.
Vasilios passes Boston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasilios is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vasilios connects with a nice short shot to Boston's temple.
Vasilios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vasilios thows a huge punch but Boston dodges it nicely.
Boston is trying to stand up here but Vasilios is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vasilios keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vasilios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boston smiles and moves away.
Vasilios looks to land a left hand but Boston moved out of range nicely.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Boston.
Good shot there by Vasilios.
Boston lands a lovely overhand right.
Boston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasilios shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boston wants to stand back up but Vasilios manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilios wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boston stops Vasilios from passing to mount.
Vasilios 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.
Boston is looking for a sweep.
Vasilios working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boston tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vasilios tries to control but Boston wriggling away.
Vasilios raining down shots from the mount!
Boston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boston is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vasilios is staying active.
Boston is trying to escape the mount.
Vasilios looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasilios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Boston?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios looking to control but Boston is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasilios wants to control the action but instead Boston gets a body lock and reverses into Vasilios's guard! Nice work!
Vasilios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boston wants to control from the top but Vasilios keeps moving.
Boston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasilios manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boston manages to get himself to full guard.
Boston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Boston looking to control.
Vasilios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boston pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Vasilios is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boston controlling the position.
Boston is looking for a triangle but Vasilios pushes his legs off easily.
Vasilios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boston's head.
Boston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vasilios stands up over Boston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boston wants to stand and escape but Vasilios is having none of it.
Boston is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alkandros Vasilios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alkandros Vasilios's cut.
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.
Vasilios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boston tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilios wants to control the pace but Boston is squirming around nicely.
Boston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilios lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vasilios postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boston looks a forlorn figure.
Vasilios scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vasilios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vasilios trying to control but Boston is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boston looks a forlorn figure.
Vasilios wants to control the pace but Boston is squirming around nicely.
Vasilios prevents Boston from getting the reversal.
Vasilios avoids the attempt from Boston to control.
Vasilios cracks Boston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vasilios looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vasilios landing punches.
Vasilios tries to control but Boston wriggling away.
Vasilios wants to finish this one by submission but Boston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vasilios.
Vasilios cracks Boston with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vasilios wants to control the pace but Boston is squirming around nicely.
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vasilios fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boston working to try and regain half guard.
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios postures up.
Boston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boston is looking to improve his position but Vasilios isn't that keen on the idea.
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios unloading with bombs!
Boston is looking to get to half guard.
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios postures up.
Vasilios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boston tries to lock up and control but Vasilios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vasilios is landing with some decent strikes but Boston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vasilios controlling from mount.
Vasilios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Vasilios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios pushes him away.
Vasilios content just to control the position here.
Vasilios working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boston is looking to get to half guard.
Vasilios looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boston is in a horrible position here. Vasilios smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios avoids the attempt from Boston to control.
Vasilios working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boston is trying desperately to improve position.
Boston tries to hold on but Vasilios pushes him away.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the head.
Boston gets back to half guard.
Vasilios trying to work for an americana but Boston has managed to regain full guard.
Boston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
Vasilios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vasilios keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boston's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boston holds on and takes a little breather.
Boston is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vasilios rolls with it to try and escape but Boston cranks on the arm and Vasilios is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clarence Boston!
After the fight, Clarence Boston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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