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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Predmet Al Fa (ranked 25968 p4p, 25979 weight class) and Hank Balboa (ranked 472 p4p, 497 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Great elbows
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Predmet Al Fa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Fa.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Fa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Balboa.
Balboa blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Fa throws an overhand right that lands on Balboa's shoulder, as Balboa tries to avoid the shot.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Fa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Fa connects with a body shot that sends Balboa's belly button to the back.
Al Fa avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Al Fa moves out of range easily.
Al Fa staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Fa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Hank Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Al Fa.
Balboa throws a body punch but Al Fa moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Al Fa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Balboa lands a two punch combo.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Fa lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
Al Fa misses with a body shot.
Balboa throws a head kick but Al Fa moves out of range.
Al Fa moves into the clinch.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Fa misses with a wild body shot.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.
Al Fa is looking to slow Balboa down with leg kicks.
Al Fa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Fa tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Fa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Fa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Fa counters with a good low kick that Balboa was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Fa just misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Fa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Fa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa looks winded!
Balboa blocks a jab.
Al Fa punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Fa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa tries to move into range but Al Fa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Fa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Al Fa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balboa tries to clinch up
and Al Fa counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Fa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Fa scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Al Fa lands a slapping body shot.
Al Fa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Fa scores with a nice right hand.
Al Fa misses with a wild body shot.
Al Fa throws a shot to the body.
Al Fa throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Al Fa.
Al Fa throws a body shot but no joy.
Balboa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Fa with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Al Fa.
Al Fa scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Al Fa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Fa.
Balboa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Fa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Al Fa misses its intended target.
Balboa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Fa scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Fa.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balboa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Fa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Fa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Predmet Al Fa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Al Fa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Al Fa with a hook.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Balboa misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Al Fa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa slips a straight right by Al Fa.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Fa is just out of range.
Balboa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Al Fa takes a step back to recover.
Al Fa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Fa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Fa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Al Fa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balboa misses with a double jab.
Al Fa throws a jab but it's blocked by Balboa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Fa was well out of range. Poor timing from Balboa.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Fa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Al Fa throws a hook but Balboa avoids it easily.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Fa lands a slapping body shot.
Al Fa misses the jab.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Al Fa misses the target.
A jab from Al Fa finds it's way through Balboa's defenses.
Al Fa scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Fa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balboa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Al Fa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Balboa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Al Fa tries to work over Balboa's front leg with a kick but Balboa checks it.
As Al Fa backs off Balboa throws a huge counter combo but Al Fa manages to avoid it all.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Fa throws a poor cross that misses
and Balboa counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Fa scores with a leg kick.
Al Fa works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Al Fa scores with a shot to the body.
Al Fa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Fa wants to land a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Al Fa misses with a hook.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Al Fa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Fa misses with a looping left.
Al Fa digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
Al Fa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Fa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Fa is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa misses with a kick to the body
and Al Fa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Fa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Al Fa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Al Fa as he connects with a hook.
Al Fa is looking to slow Balboa down with leg kicks.
Balboa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Fa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Al Fa holds him up against the cage and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
Al Fa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Al Fa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Fa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Balboa's defenses.
Al Fa landing knees to the body.
Al Fa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al Fa lands a left hand.
Al Fa tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Al Fa back against the cage.
Al Fa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Fa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Nice body punch from Al Fa - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Al Fa.
A hook to the body from Al Fa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Fa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Predmet Al Fa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Al Fa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Fa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Fa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Fa rather than just go for the knockout.
Al Fa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Al Fa had a free shot at his head there.
Balboa connects with a high kick.
Al Fa scores with a nice strike.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balboa duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Al Fa.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Fa lands with a nice body punch.
Balboa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Fa cracks a nice hook into Balboa's ribs.
Al Fa throws a low kick, looking for Balboa's leg but Balboa calmly moves out of range.
Al Fa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Balboa in his tracks.
Al Fa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hank Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Fa.
Al Fa jabs Balboa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Fa.
Al Fa feints and then cracks Balboa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balboa down.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa throws a looping overhand right but Al Fa ducks down to avoid it.
Al Fa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Fa.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.
Al Fa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Fa thuds his right hand into Balboa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Fa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balboa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balboa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Fa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Al Fa there.
Al Fa throws a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Al Fa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balboa's hands.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Fa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Al Fa.
Al Fa tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Al Fa tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Fa feints and then cracks Balboa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balboa down.
Balboa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Al Fa.
Balboa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Fa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Fa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balboa.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al Fa checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Fa.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Al Fa checks it
and Al Fa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Fa. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Fa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Al Fa. That snapped Balboa's head back.
Al Fa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Fa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Balboa is rocked!
Al Fa with the inside leg kick.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Fa finish him?
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Fa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Al Fa looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa tries to move into range but Al Fa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Fa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hank Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Fa misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Predmet Al Fa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Fa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Predmet Al Fa!
Predmet Al Fa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roland Juarez (ranked 4757 p4p, 5235 weight class) and Chris Sexton (ranked 394 p4p, 416 weight class). Chris Sexton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt - Juarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sexton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juarez misses with a double jab.
Sexton dives in and grabs Juarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juarez pushes down on Sexton's head and hops out.
Sexton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Juarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Juarez scores with a jab. Sexton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton lunges at Juarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juarez's hand.
Juarez misses with a two punch combination.
Sexton shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick by Sexton misses
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Juarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Chris Sexton has been cut.
Juarez blocks a body shot from Sexton.
Juarez landing knees to the head.
Sexton goes for a takedown attempt but Juarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juarez closes the distance and clinches.
Sexton throws an elbow that misses.
Juarez tries a knee to the head but Sexton blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Juarez prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez tries a knee to the head but Sexton blocks it.
Sexton is working Juarez over against the cage.
Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Juarez lands a knee to the head.
Juarez scores with a hook to the body.
Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Sexton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Juarez smiles and moves away.
Sexton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sexton back to the cage. Juarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sexton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Juarez pushes him off.
Sexton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juarez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Juarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Juarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sexton throws a right and a left that Juarez avoids nicely.
Sexton blocks a head kick by Juarez.
Juarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sexton.
Sexton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juarez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sexton throws a leg kick
and Juarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chris Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sexton.
No joy there for Juarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexton dodges the punch combination from Juarez.
Juarez has Sexton up against the cage in a clinch.
Juarez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sexton lands a hook that snaps the head of Juarez backwards.
Sexton goes for a takedown attempt but Juarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juarez scores with a head kick. Sexton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Juarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sexton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sexton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Juarez.
Sexton throws a leg kick
and Juarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Juarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Juarez with a knee to the head.
Juarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sexton throws a head punch that misses.
Sexton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Juarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sexton jumps guard but Juarez stands there with Sexton around his waist. Sexton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez crunches a lovely knee into Sexton's ribcage.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juarez avoids it.
Sexton wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez misses with a knee to the head.
Juarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juarez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sexton wants to take the fight to the mat but Juarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Juarez to keep the fight standing.
Sexton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juarez looking to throw knees to the head but Sexton is blocking nicely.
Juarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Juarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sexton's face.
Juarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sexton blocks it with crossed arms.
Juarez breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez rushes Sexton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juarez misses with a knee strike.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Juarez won't allow it.
Juarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton is trying to drag Juarez to the mat but Juarez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sexton pushes off an throws an elbow but Juarez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juarez blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juarez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sexton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Juarez after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sexton takes an elbow to the temple.
Roland Juarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juarez looking to throw knees to the head but Sexton is blocking nicely.
Juarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexton misses with a combination
and Juarez counters with a left and a right that stings Sexton.
Juarez stuffs the takedown.
Juarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Juarez as Sexton shoots in.
Juarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Juarez. No joy for Sexton on that attempt.
Sexton is breathing heavily.
Sexton looks for a takedown but Juarez sprawls well.
Roland Juarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton with a poor takedown
and Juarez moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sexton takes an elbow to the temple.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sexton's face.
Juarez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sexton's face.
Sexton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juarez lands an elbow inside that Sexton shrugs off.
Juarez breaks the clinch.
Sexton throws a series of punches but Juarez avoids them all with ease.
Juarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sexton tries to keep at a distance but Juarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Juarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Sexton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sexton dodges the punch combination from Juarez.
Sexton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sexton with a poor takedown
and Sexton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roland Juarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Sexton.
Juarez moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton takes an elbow to the temple.
Sexton looking for a takedown.
Sexton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juarez has him pressed against the cage.
Sexton misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez scores with a knee to the head.
Sexton tries a body shot but Juarez blocks it.
Sexton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juarez tries a knee to the head but Sexton blocks it.
Juarez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sexton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sexton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juarez lands a left hand.
Juarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sexton throws a head punch that misses.
Juarez with a knee to the head.
Juarez drops Sexton with a big knee straight up the middle! Sexton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sexton is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Juarez slams his shin into Sexton's torso.
Sexton is still on wobbly legs! Can Juarez finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez scores with a three punch combo!
Sexton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sexton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juarez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Juarez rushes Sexton and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Sexton is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Juarez piles on the pressure and Sexton crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Juarez!
In his post fight interview, Roland Juarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Guevarra (ranked 4818 p4p, 4384 weight class) and Zi Yang (ranked 398 p4p, 386 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alonzo Guevarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zi Yang!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevarra fails with the takedown.
Guevarra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yang counters with a two punch combo.
Guevarra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guevarra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guevarra has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yang is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Guevarra yanks on the arm and Yang is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Guevarra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alonzo Guevarra!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Yurchon (ranked 3827 p4p, 4284 weight class) and Frankie Harden (ranked 238 p4p, 252 weight class). Joseph Yurchon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frankie Harden's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Harden!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yurchon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Harden is tightening it up a little... Yurchon has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yurchon reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yurchon taps out! Nice BJJ there by Harden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frankie Harden!
Frankie Harden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Wiley (ranked 3070 p4p, 4972 weight class) and Hossein Ghoddos (ranked 320 p4p, 413 weight class). Wiley comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody Loves Me by OneRepublic. The key to victory for Buck Wiley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 Montreal, Buck Wiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hossein Ghoddos!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghoddos swings for the body but Wiley moves out of range.
Wiley avoids the body shot from Ghoddos.
Wiley moves out of range as Ghoddos strikes.
Ghoddos misses with a looping right.
Ghoddos seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wiley shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ghoddos is backing up but Wiley catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ghoddos covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wiley Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Wiley!
Buck Wiley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Mullins (ranked 3611 p4p, 3767 weight class) and Ernesto Duke (ranked 347 p4p, 352 weight class). Mullins comes to the cage accompanied by Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 New York, Maxwell Mullins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernesto Duke!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mullins will feel that in the morning.
Duke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mullins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duke.
Mullins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duke. Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mullins!
Duke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mullins misses with a takedown
letting Duke counter with a right hand.
Mullins closes the distance and clinches up with Duke, looking for a takedown. Mullins pushes Duke against the cage but Duke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duke connects with a crisp jab.
Mullins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke tries to clinch up.
We've been told by Mullins's head coaches at WOVA Performance Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mullins tries for a takedown but Duke circles away easily
and Duke counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Mullins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy body kick from Mullins
and Duke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duke. Duke obviously looking to wear him down.
Mullins throws a front kick that sends Duke stumbling back into the cage.
Duke with the inside leg kick.
Duke lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mullins.
Duke connects with a leg kick.
Mullins throws a sloppy head kick and Duke moves out of range easily.
Duke scores with a leg kick.
Mullins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Mullins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke is looking to slow Mullins down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Mullins.
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!
Duke blocks a head kick by Mullins.
Mullins looks to clinch
and Duke counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke rushes Mullins and presses him up against the cage.
Mullins misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Duke.
Mullins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duke walks away with a smile on his face. Mullins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Duke moves into range and clinches up with Mullins.
Duke managing to block the knees to the body from Mullins.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duke tests Mullins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullins moves in looking to clinch but Duke pushes him off.
Mullins wants to clinch.
Duke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mullins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mullins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mullins.
Duke scores with a nice right hand.
Mullins wants to clinch but Duke slips to the side
and Duke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duke takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullins missing with knees to the body.
Mullins wants a takedown but no success here.
Duke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullins throws a sloppy head kick
and Duke counters with a crisp one two that drops Mullins! Duke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mullins to his feet! Mullins is in big trouble!
 Mullins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mullins.
Mullins working away.
Duke is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullins controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Duke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duke misses with a head kick.
Duke catches Mullins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullins tries to clinch
and Duke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duke.
Duke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duke duly obliges.
Oh Mullins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maxwell Mullins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
Duke pushes Mullins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mullins seems to have got his legs back now.
A right handed body shot lands from Duke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke being controlled against the cage.
Mullins struggles to land a body shot inside as Duke controls his hands.
Mullins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke lands a nice shot to the body.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mullins wants a takedown.
Duke lands with a left to the head.
Mullins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Mullins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duke has closed the distance and engaged Mullins in a clinch.
Duke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mullins is trying to pull guard but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Duke breaks the clinch.
Duke lands a brutal head kick. Mullins looks out on his feet and Duke throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ernesto Duke!
Ernesto Duke managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Maxwell Mullins had this to say: 'Ill learn from this and come back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aeweaoi Manuelsio (ranked 2733 p4p, 3786 weight class) and Great Zaladin (ranked 292 p4p, 372 weight class). Manuelsio comes to the cage accompanied by Eternal Eclipse - Chronicles of a Hero. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aeweaoi Manuelsio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Great Zaladin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaladin misses with a lunging right hand
and Manuelsio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaladin misses with a right hand
and Manuelsio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaladin misses with a right hand
and Manuelsio counters with a big right hand! Oh Zaladin is in trouble here! Manuelsio follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aeweaoi Manuelsio!
Aeweaoi Manuelsio 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Decker (ranked 3797 p4p, 3209 weight class) and Colton Flowers (ranked 276 p4p, 249 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myles Decker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Flowers!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Decker's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decker scores with a nice head shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Flowers 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.
Flowers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Decker as he avoids it easily.
Decker gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Decker.
Nice elbow from Decker.
Flowers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decker lands with a right to the head.
Flowers pressing his opponent against the cage.
Decker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decker pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decker wants to sweep here but Flowers controlling him for the moment.
Decker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Flowers has passed into half guard!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flowers is working for a kimura but Decker is defending it quite comfortably.
Flowers moves nicely into side control.
Flowers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decker keeps working.
Decker can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flowers wants to control but Decker is keeping him busy.
Flowers avoids the strikes from the bottom by Decker.
Flowers grinds an elbow into Decker's temple.
Decker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Decker tries to get out of the position.
Flowers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Decker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flowers decides to stand back up. Flowers steps back and let's Decker get back to his feet.
Decker clinches up against the cage.
Decker throws an elbow but it misses.
Flowers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flowers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Decker swivels and escapes.
Decker throwing a counter right hand but Flowers manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flowers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flowers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flowers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flowers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decker.
Decker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decker misses with a hook
and Flowers counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flowers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decker doesn't manage to clinch there - Flowers circles away.
A lazy left from Decker finds it's target.
Decker cracks Flowers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decker misses with an uppercut. Flowers saw that one coming.
Decker looks to land a right hand but Flowers moved out of range.
Flowers raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Flowers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decker is being controlled here.
Decker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flowers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Decker is not content to let Flowers control the position.
Decker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Decker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flowers's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Flowers! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Decker has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Colton Flowers!
Colton Flowers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Cordova (ranked 2747 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Sergio Ramos (ranked 217 p4p, 211 weight class). Cordova comes to the cage accompanied by Youngest Doughter. Marcello Cordova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcello Cordova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cordova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cordova throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Cordova closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Cordova tries to clinch but Ramos is having none of it.
Cordova on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cordova shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramos's guard.
Ramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cordova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos is working an open guard so Cordova takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cordova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cordova tries to land a leg kick but Ramos saw it coming and moves away.
Ramos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramos lands with a hook. Cordova tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cordova moves in looking to clinch but Ramos pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos rushes Cordova and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cordova jumps guard and drags Ramos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cordova holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cordova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cordova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cordova trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cordova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramos has his foot on Cordova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordova works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordova gets to his feet. Ramos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos gets a clinch.
Ramos decides to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cordova passes into side control.
Cordova gets to mount! Ramos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cordova is landing with some decent strikes but Ramos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cordova working Ramos over with strikes here.
Cordova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cordova scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramos?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cordova sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ramos taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcello Cordova!
A pretty intense looking Marcello Cordova took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Parker Richmond (ranked 2132 p4p, 3126 weight class) and Isagani Mendoza (ranked 173 p4p, 241 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parker Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isagani Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond darts in and clinches Mendoza up against the cage.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richmond scores with a hook to the body.
Mendoza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendoza swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.
Mendoza gets a clinch.
Mendoza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Richmond.
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Richmond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richmond scores with a hook to the body.
Richmond misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richmonds head.
Richmond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richmond throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mendoza presses Richmond against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Mendoza on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling him.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Richmond.
Richmond lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mendoza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richmond seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Richmond has managed to clinch.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Richmond avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Richmond takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Mendoza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Richmond has Mendoza pressed against the cage, preventing Mendoza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling him.
Mendoza wants to break free but Richmond has control.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Richmond has him pinned against the cage.
Mendoza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richmond seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendoza can turn it around.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Richmond has double underhooks.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Richmond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendoza blocks an uppercut.
Richmond tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to force a seperation but Richmond has the dominant position.
Mendoza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richmond lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Mendoza.
Mendoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Richmond controls his hands.
Richmond working aggressively here.
Richmond misses with a body punch.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Richmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendoza's efforts to push away.
Mendoza tries to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling the position.
Richmond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to throw a body punch but Richmond avoids it by throwing Mendoza back against the cage.
Richmond makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richmond.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
Richmond misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza misses with the head strike.
Richmond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Richmond prevents Mendoza from breaking the clinch.
Mendoza lands a hook that snaps the head of Richmond backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
Mendoza is looking to break free of the clinch but Richmond has double underhooks.
Richmond lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendoza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richmond with a body shot.
Mendoza fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza tries to clinch there but Richmond circles away.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza tries to clinch but Richmond is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Richmond misses the target.
Mendoza connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richmond is looking to clinch.
Mendoza takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza scores with a hook to the body.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Richmond.
Mendoza tries to circle away but Richmond has him pinned against the cage.
Richmond prevents a body shot from Mendoza.
A right handed body shot lands from Richmond.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richmond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mendoza is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Richmond won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isagani Mendoza dominated that round.
That's time! Richmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Richmond tries to keep at a distance but Mendoza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendoza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Richmond has him pressed against the cage.
Mendoza scores with a shot to the side of Richmond's head.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mendoza scores with a shoulder strike.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Mendoza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendoza lands with a light punch inside.
Richmond is rocked!
Mendoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendoza throws a big uppercut that drops Richmond! More strikes from Mendoza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Richmond lies dazed against the cage as Mendoza celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isagani Mendoza!
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