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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Hayes (ranked 5229 p4p, 25861 weight class) and Eduardo Matador (ranked 421 p4p, 471 weight class). Eduardo Matador will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nolan Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Matador!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matador throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hayes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matador throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Hayes throws a head kick that misses.
Matador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Matador listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matador stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matador wants it to stay on the feet.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Matador sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matador.
Matador lands with a cross.
Matador misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Matador, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Matador.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matador.
Hayes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hayes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matador throws a big shot that misses.
Eduardo Matador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matador has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hayes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matador throws a head punch that misses.
Matador is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayes has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Matador.
Hayes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matador is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matador throws an elbow but it misses.
Matador pushes off an throws an elbow but Hayes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Matador misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matador smiles and moves away.
Matador lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matador showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayes.
Matador raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matador throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Matador looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
Hayes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hayes tries to clinch there but Matador circles away.
Hayes slips a jab from Matador.
Hayes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matador manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes shoots in but Matador avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hayes.
Matador tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hayes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matador's face.
Matador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador is squirming around, avoiding Hayes's attempts to control the action.
Matador is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayes has a good base and remains in mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hayes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Matador is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hayes has taken his back!
Matador is trapped and Hayes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
You can see the frustration on Matador's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matador covering up well and avoiding damage.
Matador is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to control but Matador is keeping busy.
Hayes is persistently looking for the submission but Matador is defending it well.
Matador avoids the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Matador dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matador fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hayes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matador walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hayes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eduardo Matador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matador keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matador as he avoids it easily.
Hayes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matador defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes dives in and grabs Matador's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matador pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
Matador looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range.
Hayes throws a sloppy head kick and Matador moves out of range easily.
Hayes slips a jab from Matador.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Matador misses with a double jab
and Hayes counters with a series of strikes. Matador will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matador swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Matador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hayes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matador tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayes is in Matador's guard.
Matador has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hayes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes prevents a body shot from Matador.
Matador tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matador is keeping busy.
Hayes jumps guard but Matador stands there with Hayes around his waist. Hayes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matador tries a body shot but Hayes blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matador.
Hayes manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matador accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matador preventing the sweep.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Hayes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matador postures up.
Matador looking to pass the guard.
Matador throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nolan Hayes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matador swivels and escapes.
Matador looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayes is looking to clinch.
Hayes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matador avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matador tries to avoid it but Hayes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matador to the ground. Matador escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matador is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Matador, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Matador against the cage but Matador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matador throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
Hayes tries to move into range but Matador moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hayes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice sprawl there from Matador as Hayes shoots in.
Eduardo Matador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Matador as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matador gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes tries to pull guard but Matador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matador is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hayes can't fight it off and eventually Matador manages to take the fight to the floor. Hayes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hayes pulls Matador in close to his closed guard and prevents Matador from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayes has momentary wrist control but Matador slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matador lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matador wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Hayes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hayes 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.
Matador postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Matador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Hayes.
Hayes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matador on his heels. He'll look to pass Matador's guard now, I'm sure.
Matador wriggles free and stands up.
Matador throws a body kick that misses.
Matador misses with a straight right.
Matador misses with a low kick.
Matador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hayes.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matador sprawls well. Matador wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes closes the distance and clinches up with Matador, looking for a takedown. Hayes pushes Matador against the cage but Matador circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick lands for Matador.
Matador misses with a left hand
and Hayes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matador manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hayes manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matador is in close to Hayes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes working a defensive guard here.
Matador trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hayes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayes controlling Matador's posture.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matador is one step ahead there.
Matador must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matador is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hayes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hayes has escaped and now he's on top!
Hayes wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayes is really struggling to control Matador but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matador is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Hayes controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matador is looking to stand up but Hayes isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes stays in close to Matador's body and controls the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Matador keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matador as he avoids it easily.
Matador clobbers Hayes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side.
That's four 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.
Nice takedown defense from Matador. No joy for Hayes on that attempt.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt.
Matador is looking to slow Hayes down with leg kicks.
Matador swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayes.
Hayes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matador.
Hayes shoots for a double leg takedown but Matador sprawls well. He's pushed Hayes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matador throws a head kick that Hayes semi-blocks.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matador as he jumps to the side.
Nolan Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Matador.
 Hayes is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Matador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matador winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Matador!
Eduardo Matador decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crystian Bonner (ranked 3683 p4p, 25102 weight class) and Henry Garcia (ranked 403 p4p, 523 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crystian Bonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonner's head.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia scores with a head kick. Bonner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Crystian Bonner has been cut.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
As Garcia tries to get set, Bonner tries to push him back and clinch up but Garcia manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Bonner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia looking for a takedown.
Bonner has Garcia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garcia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonner taking a breather.
Garcia stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Bonner tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonner. Bonner gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bonner shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crystian Bonner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia is looking to slow Bonner down with leg kicks.
Bonner clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bonner manages to end up in side control.
Bonner tries to advance to mount but Garcia denies him.
Bonner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet.
Bonner trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Bonner looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bonner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonner stands up.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonner throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Bonner misses with the combination.
Bonner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Bonner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.
Bonner is breathing heavily.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Bonner avoids them all with ease.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings for the body but Bonner moves out of range.
Bonner shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Bonner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a head kick. Bonner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonner has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonner dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Bonner fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Crystian Bonner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Bonner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonner is rocked!
Garcia plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bonner to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bonner just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Garcia!
Crystian Bonner spoke after the fight, saying 'I love to love goats'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaeden Saunders (ranked 4441 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Markoo Oksanen (ranked 464 p4p, 452 weight class). Kaeden Saunders could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Markoo Oksanen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaeden Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Markoo Oksanen!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oksanen clobbers Saunders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saunders drops his hands momentarily and Oksanen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saunders or perhaps it was just good defense by Oksanen, which made it look bad.
Oksanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saunders avoids the body shot from Oksanen.
Saunders has his takedown stuffed
enabling Oksanen to counter with a crisp jab.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Oksanen with a nice cross.
Oksanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oksanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saunders changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oksanen but Oksanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaeden Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oksanen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders shoots in but no luck this time.
Oksanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saunders under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Oksanen.
A big right from Oksanen misses.
Oksanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oksanen.
Saunders has managed to clinch.
Saunders tries to pull guard but Oksanen holds him up against the cage and eventually Saunders drops back down to his feet.
Oksanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oksanen missing with a left hand there. Saunders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oksanen scores with a jab to the head.
Oksanen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saunders shoots in for a double leg but Oksanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oksanen is looking for the big counter here.
Markoo Oksanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oksanen misses with a looping right.
Saunders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oksanen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oksanen swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oksanen stalks Saunders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saunders's face. Saunders staggers backwards, shaken.
Saunders is rocked!
Oksanen lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markoo Oksanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders tries for a takedown but Oksanen circles away easily
and Oksanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Saunders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saunders tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oksanen manages to circle out of the way.
Oksanen cracks Saunders with a hook to the temple - Saunders is on wobbly legs here! Oksanen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Saunders falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Oksanen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Markoo Oksanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kacper Kowalczyk (ranked 3707 p4p, 4183 weight class) and Mandala Perkasa (ranked 431 p4p, 447 weight class). Mandala Perkasa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kacper Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mandala Perkasa!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkasa shoots and misses
and Kowalczyk counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalczyk in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position but Perkasa is working away.
Kowalczyk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Perkasa to see if he's OK.
Kowalczyk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Perkasa is keeping him busy.
Kowalczyk lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkasa is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalczyk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkasa keeps working.
Kowalczyk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Kowalczyk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkasa is looking for a sweep.
Kowalczyk is putting a hurting on Perkasa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kowalczyk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Perkasa is looking for a sweep.
Perkasa looks winded!
Kowalczyk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Perkasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kowalczyk trying to control the action but Perkasa is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkasa is not content to let Kowalczyk control the position.
Kowalczyk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kowalczyk scoring with punches from side control.
Kowalczyk controlling the position.
Kowalczyk working the ground and pound.
Kowalczyk is working Perkasa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Perkasa wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kowalczyk is chipping away with strikes.
 Perkasa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkasa is still in real trouble! Can Kowalczyk finish him?
Kowalczyk scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Perkasa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kowalczyk can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kacper Kowalczyk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Martinez (ranked 4861 p4p, 3531 weight class) and Paul Sacky (ranked 468 p4p, 391 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Sacky!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sacky pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Sacky.
Martinez prevents a body shot from Sacky.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Sacky.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sacky backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sacky.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacky.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sacky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez takes a shot to the head.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sacky throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sacky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martinez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sacky goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
David Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Sacky.
Sacky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sacky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martinez sprawls well. Martinez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sacky gets slowly back to his feet.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Sacky. Sacky maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Martinez.
Martinez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sacky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sacky is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Sacky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
 It looks like Paul Sacky has been cut.
Martinez lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sacky backwards.
Martinez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Martinez on the inside.
Martinez tries a body shot but Sacky blocks it.
Sacky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sacky tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sacky backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Martinez.
Sacky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martinez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sacky can turn it around.
A short right from Martinez.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacky.
Sacky working hard to break the clinch.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Sacky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martinez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martinez.
Sacky looks winded!
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez lands with a right to the head.
Martinez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Sacky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Martinez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sacky is rocked!
Martinez works on Sacky's body with a couple of short punches.
Sacky is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Sacky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sacky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sacky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sacky.
Sacky seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
Sacky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sacky! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Martinez is unloading with more strikes now! Sacky drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Martinez!
A victorious David Martinez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Yakko (ranked 3792 p4p, 4081 weight class) and Tomy Star (ranked 229 p4p, 237 weight class). Yakko comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Boom. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Yakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomy Star!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star shoots in and gets a takedown into Yakko's guard.
Yakko is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Star presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Yakko looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Star blocks a body shot from Yakko.
Star drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yakko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yakko throws a head punch that misses.
Yakko misses with a knee to the head.
Yakko working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Star.
Star gets control of Yakko's arms and successfully pulls guard. Star will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Star manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yakko manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Star wants to control from the top but Yakko keeps moving.
Star controlling from the top position.
Star thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Star trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yakko working a defensive guard here.
Star not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Star thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Star forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Yakko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Star has cracked it and Yakko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Star!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomy Star!
The defeated Andre Yakko had this to say: 'Alhar Akbar my Fans'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shavkat Buckley (ranked 3102 p4p, 3480 weight class) and Dong Hyun Kim (ranked 379 p4p, 410 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shavkat Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim moves into the clinch.
Kim wants a takedown but no success here.
Kim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kim gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Buckley is looking to escape.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buckley keeps working.
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. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Buckley's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Buckley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Buckley is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buckley is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well.
Kim lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
Kim prevents Buckley from standing back up.
Buckley pushes Kim off and gets back to his feet.
Buckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dong Hyun Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckley connects with a jab.
Buckley cracks Kim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buckley scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buckley slips under a jab.
Buckley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kim connects with a crisp jab.
Kim dives in and scores a takedown into Buckley's guard.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Buckley pushes Kim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Buckley with a nice cross.
Buckley stuffs the takedown.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Kim looks winded!
Buckley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Buckley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckley slips under a jab.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Buckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kim thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl out of it but Kim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley throws a shot to the body.
Buckley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shavkat Buckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim drives through and clinches with Buckley against the cage.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buckley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buckley successfully pulls guard.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim throws a big elbow that misses.
Buckley wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley wriggles free and stands up.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley scores with a shot to the body.
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buckley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Buckley.
Buckley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim throws a combination that misses
and Buckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buckley scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Buckley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buckley lands a nice looking body shot.
Kim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buckley defends well and Kim ends up having to push Buckley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buckley throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Kim darts in looking for a takedown but Buckley gets double underhooks and turns Kim into the cage.
It looked like Buckley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kim.
Buckley jabs at Kim's body.
Decent striking displayed by Buckley there.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Buckley moved out of range.
Buckley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Buckley.
Buckley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Buckley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckley digs a good hook to Kim's body.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kim is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckley.
Buckley fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Buckley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buckley is looking to wear down Kim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buckley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shavkat Buckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Buckley connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Buckley.
Buckley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
It looked like Buckley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Buckley. That snapped Kim's head back.
Buckley ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Buckley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shavkat Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Kim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buckley lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kim has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buckley lands with a nice body punch.
Buckley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buckley.
Buckley cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buckley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley lands a jab to Kim's midsection.
Kim moves forwards but Buckley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Buckley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Buckley.
Buckley connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Buckley as he connects with a hook.
Kim is rocked!
Buckley swinging wildly here.
Kim is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckley finish him?
Buckley lands a nice shot to the body.
Kim seems to have recovered his senses.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buckley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckley jabs at Kim's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buckley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buckley jabs Kim to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buckley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buckley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buckley lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Buckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kim thinking.
Buckley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buckley lands with an uppercut that bounces Kim off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buckley drops Kim with a huge uppercut! Kim drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Buckley is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shavkat Buckley!
After winning the bout, Shavkat Buckley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fizz Le Gig (ranked 2716 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Tom Warman (ranked 332 p4p, 391 weight class). Le Gig comes to the cage accompanied by Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey - The Middle. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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170
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fizz Le Gig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Warman!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Gig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Le Gig swings for the body but Warman moves out of range.
Le Gig looks to score with a jab to the body but Warman is just out of range.
Warman drives through and clinches with Le Gig against the cage.
Le Gig has had enough of the clinch but Warman keeps him there for the moment.
Warman tries to work over Le Gig's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Gig jumps guard but Warman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Warman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Le Gig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Warman slows down the pace here.
Warman scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Warman looking to throw knees to the head but Le Gig is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warman effectively controlling the action here.
Warman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Warman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Le Gig lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Le Gig can't break the clinch.
Warman stalling in the clinch.
Le Gig tries to break the clinch but Warman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Le Gig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Gig is looking to break free of the clinch but Warman has double underhooks.
Le Gig is trying to push Warman away but Warman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Gig backwards.
Warman works on Le Gig's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Gig is trying to push Warman away but Warman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warman controlling the action here for a moment.
Warman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warman effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Warman.
Le Gig is looking to score with low kicks.
Le Gig gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le Gig avoids the elbow strike from Warman, against the cage.
Le Gig escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Gig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warman counters with a three punch combo that has Le Gig backing up. Le Gig nods at Warman to acknowledge the strikes.
Le Gig throws a nice looking combination but Warman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Gig moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Le Gig takes a shot to the head.
Le Gig's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Warman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Le Gig seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Warman can turn it around.
Warman just leaning against Le Gig, taking a breather.
Warman stalling.
The crowd are getting on Warman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Warman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Le Gig fails to land.
Warman has Le Gig pressed against the cage, preventing Le Gig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warman stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Warman.
Warman doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Gig circles away.
Warman throws a right and a left that Le Gig avoids nicely.
Le Gig gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warman.
Warman closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Gig wants to break free but Warman has control.
Warman misses with a punch to the body.
Le Gig tries to circle away but Warman has him pinned against the cage.
Le Gig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Le Gig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Gig throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warmans head.
Le Gig is trying to break free.
Warman stalling against the cage.
Warman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Warman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Le Gig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warman has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Warman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Gig swats away the attempt to clinch by Warman.
Warman closes the distance and clinches.
Warman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Warman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Le Gig.
Le Gig blocking some punches.
Le Gig working hard to break the clinch.
Warman has Le Gig pressed against the cage, preventing Le Gig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Gig tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Gig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warman is struggling to control the position.
Le Gig tries to circle away but Warman has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warman leaning against his opponent.
Warman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Le Gigs head.
Le Gig tries to break free but Warman pushes him back against the cage.
Warman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Le Gig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warman smiles and moves away.
Fizz Le Gig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warman tries to clinch but Le Gig moves out of range.
Warman rushes Le Gig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Warman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warman tries a body shot but Le Gig blocks it.
Warman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Le Gig tries to break the clinch but Warman is controlling the position.
Le Gig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Warman to work.
Warman lands an elbow inside that Le Gig shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warman has Le Gig pressed against the cage.
Warman lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Gig is trying to break the clinch but Warman is controlling him.
Le Gig tries to break free but Warman pushes him back against the cage.
Warman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Gig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warman has him pressed against the cage.
Warman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Warman to work.
Warman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Le Gig working hard to break the clinch.
Warman leaning against his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Gig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warman has him pressed against the cage.
Le Gig stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Le Gig tries to break free but Warman pushes him back against the cage.
Le Gig tries to circle away but Warman has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warman stalling.
Le Gig throws a knee to the head but misses.
Le Gig tries to throw a body punch but Warman avoids it by throwing Le Gig back against the cage.
Le Gig is trying to push Warman away but Warman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Warman keeps control of Le Gig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Le Gig tries to break free but Warman pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Warman in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Warman has Le Gig pushed against the cage.
Le Gig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Warman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Gig's efforts to push away.
Warman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warman.
Le Gig throws a head punch that misses.
Warman stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warman keeps control of Le Gig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Le Gig's defenses.
Tom Warman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Le Gig is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Warman.
Warman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Warman misses with a punch to the body.
Le Gig tries to circle away but Warman has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Warman.
Le Gig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Le Gig is looking to break free of the clinch but Warman has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Warman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Gig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Le Gig displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warman up against the cage.
Le Gig looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Warman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Warman drives through and clinches with Le Gig against the cage.
Warman is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Warman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Le Gig tries to circle away but Warman has him pinned against the cage.
Le Gig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Le Gig is trying to break free.
Warman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warman slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Warman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Le Gig takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Gig can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Warman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Le Gig up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Warman.
Warman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Gig, pushing him back against the cage.
Le Gig wants to break free but Warman has control.
A right hand to the body from Warman.
Warman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Le Gig's efforts to push away.
Warman can't find room to land a body shot as Le Gig controls the action.
Le Gig wants to get back to striking at distance but Warman won't allow it.
Le Gig is trying to push Warman away but Warman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Le Gig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Warman slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Gig has had enough of the clinch but Warman keeps him there for the moment.
Warman is struggling to control the position.
A bit of stalling here from Warman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Le Gig has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Warman pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Warman.
Le Gig lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warman circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Gig is trying hard to land a takedown here. Warman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Le Gig has Warman up against the cage in a clinch.
Warman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Le Gig is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warman stalling in the clinch.
Warman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Warman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Le Gig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warman has him pressed against the cage.
Warman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warman stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Warman.
Le Gig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warman has Le Gig pressed against the cage.
Warman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Le Gig lands a nice uppercut.
Le Gig wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warman lands a nice uppercut.
Le Gig tries to break the clinch but Warman is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Le Gig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warman can't find room to land a body shot as Le Gig controls the action.
Le Gig lands a nice shot to the body.
Warman prevents Le Gig from breaking the clinch.
Tom Warman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le Gig wants to break free but Warman has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Gig is trying to break the clinch but Warman has him pressed against the cage.
Warman struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Gig controls his hands.
Fizz Le Gig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warman pushes Le Gig back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Gig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Warman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Warman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tea (ranked 3334 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Chuncho Tito (ranked 325 p4p, 274 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chuncho Tito!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea scores with a jab. Tito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Chuncho Tito has been cut.
Good shot there by Tea.
Tito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tea lands a big uppercut and Tito crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tito looks OK. Tea waves Tito back to his feet!
Tito is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tea clinches with his opponent.
Tito is still on wobbly legs! Can Tea finish him?
Tea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tea is stalling here.
Tea lands a nice uppercut.
Tea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Chuncho Tito's cut even more.
Tea lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tito to his knees! Tea keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Tea!
Our winner, Tyler Tea, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Legend (ranked 2282 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Miguel Diaz (ranked 157 p4p, 165 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legend gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Legend changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Legend manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz stuns Legend with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Legend is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Legend with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legend moves away.
Legend drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legend seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Legend looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legend has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Legend's head.
Diaz with a hook.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Legend's ribs.
Legend really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Legend shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Legend drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Legend in close.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Legend haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Legend with a nice head shot there.
Diaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Royal Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legend postures up.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Legend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Legend lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Legend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Legend won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz controls Legend momentarily but Legend frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legend being controlled here momentarily.
Legend postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legend is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Legend 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.
Legend being controlled here momentarily.
Legend preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legend is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Legend working some strikes from top position.
Legend connects with a couple of short punches.
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Legend postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legend is one step ahead there.
Legend stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legend throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legend makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Legend postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legend scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legend.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Legend landing some decent shots from guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Legend scoring with some ground and pound.
Legend postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Legend throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Legend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legend preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Legend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Jesse Legend 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.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legend.
Legend tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Legend ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Legend prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz is working Legend over against the cage.
Diaz is working Legend over against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz digs a right hand into Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legend's gas tank.
Legend has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legend wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Legend. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Legend tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Legend or not.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz digs a right hand into Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Legend's gas tank.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legend.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Legend backwards.
Diaz lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Legend's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Legend is rocked!
Miguel Diaz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Oh Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Legend can't get the takedown.
Diaz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diaz pushes Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Diaz.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz throws a big uppercut that drops Legend! More strikes from Diaz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Legend lies dazed against the cage as Diaz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Diaz!
Miguel Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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