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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Case Mack (ranked 4017 p4p, 3899 weight class) and Souleymane Seone (ranked 387 p4p, 380 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Case Mack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Souleymane Seone! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mack doesn't seem bothered though. Seone stuffs the takedown. Seone lands with a good body shot. Mack misses with a double jab
and Seone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Seone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mack dives in and grabs Seone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seone pushes down on Mack's head and hops out. Seone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Seone dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mack with a lazy takedown attempt and Seone counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Case Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Seone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mack takes a body punch but keeps moving. Seone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seone finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head. Mack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Mack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Seone scores with a body shot.
Mack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mack thows a leg kick but Seone checks it enabling Seone to counter with a crisp jab. Jab from Seone. Seone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Seone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A cross from Seone lands. Seone looks to throw the jab but Mack is out of range. Mack is looking to counter with head kicks. Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seone finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Mack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Seone lands an overhand right. A jab from Seone finds it's way through Mack's defenses. Seone lands a nice shot to the body.
Seone cracks Mack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Souleymane Seone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mack drops his hands momentarily and Seone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Some wild striking there from Mack.
Mack drops his hands momentarily and Seone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Seone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mack at a distance.
Seone throws a shot to the body.
Mack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seone. Souleymane Seone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seone scores with a hook to the body. Mack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Seone lands a jab to the head.
Seone misses with an uppercut
and Mack counters with a three punch combo that has Seone backing up. Seone nods at Mack to acknowledge the strikes. Mack throws a lazy head kick and Seone counters with a lovely shot to the body. Mack is breathing heavily. Seone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Seone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Seone ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Seone cracks Mack with an open hand slap. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Seone misses the target. Seone connects with the punch. Seone scores with a jab to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Seone scores with a sloppy right hand. Mack should have avoided that one. A shot to the liver by Seone. Beautiful body shot. Mack takes a shot right to the bread basket. Seone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mack's head backwards. Mack looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Seone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mack. Mack trying to control the position but instead, Seone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mack into the cage. Seone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Seone scores with a hook to the body. Seone cracks Mack with a nice body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Good body shot from Seone.
Seone lands a nice shot to the body. Seone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mack or not. Seone presses Mack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Souleymane Seone dominated that round. That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mack gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Seone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Seone scores with a jab to the head.
Mack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seone is able to avoid easily. Mack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seone finds it's way round the side to connect with Mack's head. Seone cracks Mack with an open hand slap. Seone scores with a hook to the body. Mack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seone throws out the jab. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Seone catches Mack right on the button with a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mack has his takedown stuffed and Seone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Mack walks into a jab. The fighters circling - Seone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mack throws a lazy head kick letting Seone counter with a right hand. Seone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Seone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Seone scores with a jab to the jaw. Seone with a body punch. A glancing blow. Seone's corner calls for a 1-2. Seone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Seone tests Mack's chin there with a solid looking shot. Mack misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seone! But no joy. Mack shoots in looking for a takedown but Seone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seone cracks Mack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mack is rocked!
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Seone drops Mack with a big left hand! Mack is injured, injured bad! Seone jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Souleymane Seone!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Artz (ranked 4344 p4p, 3737 weight class) and Pierre Ducilon (ranked 252 p4p, 232 weight class). Ducilon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Paris by Kayne West and Jay Z. Marshall Artz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Artz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Ducilon! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Artz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ducilon back to the cage. Artz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ducilon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Artz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Artz wriggles free and stands up.
Ducilon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Artz's half guard. Artz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ducilon manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action! Ducilon controlling from mount. Ducilon raining down hammerfists from mount. Ducilon dominating with strikes here. Artz tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ducilon is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ducilon dominating with strikes here. Ducilon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ducilon prevents Artz from getting the reversal. A nice elbow there by Ducilon. Ducilon with good strikes from the mount here! Artz taking shots to the head. Ducilon controlling from mount. Artz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ducilon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Artz looks a forlorn figure.
Ducilon lands a heavy elbow. Ducilon is landing with some decent strikes but Artz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Ducilon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ducilon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ducilon with shots to the head and body - Artz looks very uncomfortable down there. Ducilon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ducilon controlling the pace for now. It looks like Ducilon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Ducilon working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ducilon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Ducilon is continuing to stall.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Artz is looking to improve his position but Ducilon isn't that keen on the idea. Ducilon punishing his opponent with strikes. Ducilon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Ducilon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ducilon looking to control and managing it successfully. Artz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ducilon controlling his opponent.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Artz in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Ducilon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ducilon controlling the position easily from mount. Ducilon lands with some strikes. Ducilon controlling the pace for now. Let's hope that Ducilon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Ducilon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ducilon working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ducilon dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Artz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ducilon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Artz, pushing him back against the cage. Ducilon lands with a short head shot on the inside. Artz lands a body punch in the clinch. Artz looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Artz seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ducilon is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Ducilon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ducilon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ducilon misses with a punch to the body.
Artz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ducilon avoids it. A right hook to the body lands for Ducilon.
Ducilon scores with a shoulder strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ducilon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Artz gets through Ducilon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short uppercut from Ducilon. Still in the clinch, Ducilon scores with a nice short uppercut. Ducilon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artz's efforts to push away. Ducilon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artz's elbow.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ducilon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ducilon has Artz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ducilon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Artz tumbling to the mat - Ducilon dives into Artz's guard. Ducilon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Artz trying to keep a closed guard but Ducilon is proving a slippery customer.
Ducilon with a nice head shot there. Ducilon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ducilon landing with the ground and pound.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ducilon throws a big right hand that misses. Ducilon pushing down on Artz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Ducilon controlling the action here. Ducilon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Artz taking some punishment here, with Ducilon in his half guard. Artz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ducilon scores with a couple of nice shots. Pierre Ducilon has got the better of the ground game so far. Ducilon is nestled in close to Artz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Artz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ducilon scores with a couple of nice shots. Ducilon sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ducilon is thwarting Artz's attempts to control the position. Ducilon slips a nice elbow through Artz's hands, connecting with Artz's forehead. Ducilon controlling the action here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ducilon lands a nice short elbow. Ducilon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ducilon controlling the action here. Ducilon is nestled in close to Artz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ducilon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ducilon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Ducilon has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ducilon scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ducilon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ducilon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ducilon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ducilon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. The adventures of Ducilon the control monster continue. Boring. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ducilon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Artz gets tackled into the cage by Ducilon. Ducilon maintains the clinch. Artz has had enough of the clinch but Ducilon keeps him there for the moment. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ducilon as Artz tries to tie him up. Ducilon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Artz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ducilon can turn it around. Ducilon working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ducilon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artz's elbow. A short body shot lands from Ducilon as the two fighters clinch.
Ducilon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Artz can't fight it off and eventually Ducilon manages to take the fight to the floor. Artz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Ducilon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ducilon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Artz wants to sweep but no luck. Ducilon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Ducilon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Ducilon scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ducilon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ducilon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Artz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ducilon controls the pace. Ducilon looking to pass the guard. Pierre Ducilon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ducilon stopping the sweep attempt from Artz.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Pierre Ducilon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ducilon rushes Artz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ducilon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Artz or not. Artz misses with a short punch on the inside. Artz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ducilon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ducilon struggles to land a body shot inside as Artz controls his hands.
Ducilon digs a right hand into Artz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Artz's gas tank. A right hand to the body from Ducilon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ducilon as Artz tries to tie him up. Ducilon digs a right hand underneath Artz's ribcage. Artz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ducilon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artz wants to stall.
Ducilon blocks an uppercut.
Artz working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ducilon misses with a punch to the body.
Artz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ducilon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ducilon has hold of one of Artz's legs. Artz is fighting the takedown attempt but Ducilon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ducilon controls from within his opponent's guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Ducilon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Ducilon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ducilon stands and steps away. Artz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight! Pierre Ducilon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ducilon 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ducilon! Pierre Ducilon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. The defeated Marshall Artz had this to say: 'I'm so mad I could EXPLODE'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benavidez Marquez (ranked 3223 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Gu Riddle (ranked 262 p4p, 259 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benavidez Marquez! 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, Gu Riddle! The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riddle checks a leg kick nicely. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riddle. Marquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riddle's hands. Riddle moves out of range of the leg kick from Marquez. Riddle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez. Marquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Gu Riddle has been cut. Riddle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Marquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A slapping leg kick lands for Marquez.
Riddle misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Riddle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riddle's head. Riddle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Riddle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A clash of legs there as Marquez blocks the low kick. Riddle lands a high kick!
Riddle throws a wild body kick that Marquez sees coming a mile off. Riddle avoids the head kick by Marquez.
No joy there for Marquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marquez connects with a looping right hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Riddle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Riddle is rocked! Riddle dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Riddle's head and hops out. Riddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Marquez finish him? Benavidez Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gu Riddle. Riddle walks straight into a right hand from Marquez - that's dropped him! Marquez jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Riddle from any more punishment! Riddle complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benavidez Marquez! In his post fight interview, Benavidez Marquez 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boniface Picard (ranked 2647 p4p, 3467 weight class) and Jaylin Jackson (ranked 289 p4p, 349 weight class). Picard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, A Different World (feat. Corey Taylor). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boniface Picard! 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, Jaylin Jackson! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picard swats him away and circles back towards the center. We've been told by Picard's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Picard tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Picard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Picard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picard breaks from the clinch.
Picard misses with a looping right. A big left from Picard misses. Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jackson slips under a jab from Picard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson clinches. Jackson's coach down at Kung Fu International Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Boniface Picard has been cut. Picard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Picard tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position. Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Picard.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Picard's efforts to push away. Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Picard's efforts to push away. Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a right to the head. Jackson tries to work over Picard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jackson lands a left hand.
Picard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Picard throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jackson tries to counter with a clinch but Picard shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson clinches up against the cage. Picard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Picard working hard to break the clinch. Picard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Picard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Picard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Picard blocks an uppercut.
Picard tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. Picard tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position. Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson gets through Picard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Picard is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Picard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Picard is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him. Picard prevents a body shot from Jackson. Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picard's elbow. Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Picard's efforts to push away. Picard is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. A short left from Jackson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Picard. Jackson scores with a shot to the side of Picard's head. Jackson tries a body shot but Picard blocks it.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Picard avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. Picard tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage. Jackson prevents Picard from breaking the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson. Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson. Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Picard backwards. Picard tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Picard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Picard avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. A short left from Jackson. This has been an exciting period of action! Picard has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment. Jackson throws a head punch that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaylin Jackson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Boniface Picard's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Picard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson clinches up with Picard and pushes him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Picard's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Picard avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Picard is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Picard breaks the clinch.
Jackson gets a clinch. Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Picard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Picard backwards. Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Picard wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Picard is rocked!
Boniface Picard's cut is getting worse. Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picard's elbow. Oh Picard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Picard seems to have got his legs back now. Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jaylin Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Picard. Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson gets through Picard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Picard controls the action.
Picard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Picard tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Picard. Picard is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Jackson lands a shot to the body. Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Picard wants to break free but Jackson has control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Picard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jackson pushes Picard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picards head. Jackson scores with a shoulder strike. Jackson lands a big right hand! Picard is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaylin Jackson! Our winner, Jaylin Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nas (ranked 3622 p4p, 3394 weight class) and Ronaldo Centario (ranked 225 p4p, 210 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Nas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronaldo Centario! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Centario throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nas's waist but Nas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Centario off to one side. Centario shoots in but no luck this time. The crowd cheers as Nas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Centario doesn't seem phased though. A slow jab from Nas misses its intended target. Centario throws a quick inside leg kick. Nas moves away from the strike by Centario. A swing and a miss from Nas. Nas punishes Centario's body with a nice straight punch. The fighters circling - Nas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Centario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nas throws a body punch but Centario moves out of range. Nas staying out of range there. Centario gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Nas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Centario is rocked! Joe Nas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Centario. Nas cracks Centario with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Nas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Shannon (ranked 2087 p4p, 5050 weight class) and Conrad McGinty (ranked 217 p4p, 389 weight class). Curtis Shannon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Conrad McGinty's chin.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Curtis Shannon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Conrad McGinty! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGinty.
McGinty was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Shannon cracks McGinty with an open hand slap.
It looks like Conrad McGinty has been cut. Shannon misses with an uppercut. McGinty takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shannon tries for a takedown but McGinty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Shannon misses with a straight left. Curtis Shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shannon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shannon with a poor takedown letting McGinty counter with a right hand. Shannon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shannon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGinty. McGinty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McGinty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
Shannon swings for the body but McGinty moves out of range.
Shannon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Shannon does it's job there. McGinty takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGinty is rocked! McGinty gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Shannon points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McGinty wakes up just in time to hear Shannon thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Curtis Shannon! The defeated Conrad McGinty had this to say: 'Alright, alright, that wasn’t my best performance. I got distracted—probably too much staring in the mirror. But listen, I’ll be back. You can’t hold down the McGinty magic for long. Next time, I’ll knock ‘em all out and still look better doing it!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keenan Rosales (ranked 3082 p4p, 3261 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 328 p4p, 339 weight class). The key to victory for Keenan Rosales 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keenan Rosales! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Sandow! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandow clinches. Sandow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rosales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosales misses with the combination.
Sandow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rosales misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Rosales's head coaches at NYC Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Rosales lands with a nice combination. Sandow backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut. Rosales misses with a few strikes there.
Rosales throws a combination. Sandow tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rosales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Sandow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rosales's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sandow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sandow is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rosales with a body shot. Rosales misses with a double jab.
Sandow tries a quick counter leg kick but Rosales is wise to it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rosales slips under a jab from Sandow. Sandow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandow clinches up against the cage. Sandow stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales. Sandow lands with a short shot to the head. Sandow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sandow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sandow slowing the pace effectively. Rosales tries to circle away but Sandow has him pinned against the cage.
Sandow breaks the clinch.
Sandow has Rosales up against the cage in a clinch.
Rosales has Sandow pushed against the cage. Sandow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rosales's efforts to push away.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Sandow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosales is trying to break free.
Sandow works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sandow passes Rosales's left leg - he's now in half guard. Sandow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Sandow looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rosales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sandow not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rosales knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sandow on the ground. Sandow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rosales defending well though.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Sandow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Sandow slips a nice elbow through Rosales's hands, connecting with Rosales's forehead. Sandow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandow lands a nice short elbow. Sandow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rosales is staying active underneath Sandow, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Rosales is looking to escape. Sandow is nestled in close to Rosales, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Still in half guard, Sandow seems content to control. Sandow trying to control the action but Rosales is working from the bottom.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sandow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rosales with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Sandow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sandow thows a huge punch but Rosales dodges it nicely.
Sandow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sandow looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ground and pound from Sandow. Sandow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sandow trying to control the pace. Sandow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosales's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Sandow dominated that round. The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut. That's time! Back to the action!

Sandow rushes Rosales and presses him up against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Rosales's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rosales blocking some punches.
Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandow misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sandow fails to land. Rosales wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandow won't allow it.
Sandow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it. Sandow keeps control of Rosales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sandow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sandow loads up on a big right hand but Rosales slips the punch. Rosales went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rosales dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sandow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Keenan Rosales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rosales's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosales obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rosales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandow. Rosales thuds a left hand into Sandow's body. Rosales circles away from the clinch attempt and Rosales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sandow slips a jab and a cross from Rosales.
Rosales throws a body punch but Sandow moves out of range. Sandow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rosales circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Rosales was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Sandow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosales. Keenan Rosales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rosales swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandow! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rosales can't break the clinch.
Sandow tries to stall but Rosales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sandow blocking some punches.
Sandow leaning against his opponent.
Sandow misses with a short punch on the inside. Rosales struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandow controls his hands.
Damien Sandow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sandow misses with a hook from the clinch. Sandow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rosales pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sandow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rosales blocks a body shot from Sandow. Sandow is looking for a takedown. Sandow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Stalling in the clinch from Rosales.
Sandow misses with a punch to the body.
Sandow working aggressively here.
Sandow manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Rosales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rosales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandow backwards. Sandow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosales lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rosales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rosales lands a right hook to the body.
Sandow tries to clinch but Rosales is having none of it. Rosales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Sandow slips a jab and a cross from Rosales.
Rosales scores with a nice head shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Sandow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rosales seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sandow has Rosales up against the cage in a clinch.
Sandow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales gets underhooks to prevent Sandow's takedown attempt.
Keenan Rosales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow. Rosales tries to circle away but Sandow has him pinned against the cage. Sandow swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosales uses good head movement to avoid it. Sandow throws a head punch that misses. Sandow slows down the pace here.
Rosales blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenan Rosales dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Damien Sandow's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sandow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rosales misses with a two punch combination.
Sandow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sandow, as that shot connected.
Rosales fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Rosales finds it's target.
Sandow has closed the distance and engaged Rosales in a clinch.
Rosales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandow has managed to clinch.
Sandow working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rosales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandow is keeping busy. Sandow working aggressively here.
Rosales breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandow tries to clinch there but Rosales circles away.
Rosales appears to be looking for a big counter. Sandow has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Sandow walks into a left hand. Sandow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rosales tries to avoid it but Sandow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rosales to the ground. Rosales escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rosales lands with a nice body punch. Sandow dodges the punch combination from Rosales.
Rosales thows a left - swing and a miss! Rosales connects with a crisp jab.
Sandow clinches up with Rosales and pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Sandow.
Sandow controlling the action here for a moment.
Sandow just leaning against Rosales, taking a breather. Sandow misses with a hook from the clinch.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rosales tries to break the clinch but Sandow is controlling the position. Rosales prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sandow throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosales. Sandow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandow lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales. A frustrated look appears on Rosales's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sandow lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rosales blocking some punches.
Sandow has Rosales pressed against the cage.
Sandow working aggressively here.
Rosales blocking some punches.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rosales is trying to break the clinch but Sandow has him pressed against the cage. Rosales wants to break free but Sandow has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandow. Sandow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rosales is looking to break free of the clinch but Sandow has double underhooks. Rosales is defending well against a takedown attempt. Keenan Rosales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow. Sandow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Sandow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rosales is defending well. Sandow lands with a short shot to the head. Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Rosales blocks an uppercut.
Sandow keeps control of Rosales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Sandow. Sandow has Rosales pressed against the cage, preventing Rosales from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sandow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosales has had enough of the clinch but Sandow keeps him there for the moment. Sandow lands a body punch in the clinch. Sandow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rosales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandow. Rosales scores with a nice hook to the head. A frustrated look appears on Rosales's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rosales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Sandow can't find room to land a body shot as Rosales controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rosales.
And that's the end of the fight! Damien Sandow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sandow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29 Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Sandow! After winning the bout, Damien Sandow 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Vigal (ranked 1701 p4p, 2713 weight class) and Musobek Janbekov (ranked 195 p4p, 293 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Janbekov's choice of entrance music: National Anthem of the Kyrgyz Republic. 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Vigal! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Musobek Janbekov! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vigal working Janbekov over with knees to the body. A bit of stalling here from Vigal.
Vigal dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Vigal is pressed up against the cage. Janbekov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vigal down to the mat. Vigal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vigal clinches up against the cage. Vigal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Musobek Janbekov has been cut. Janbekov looks winded! Knees in the clinch landing for Vigal.
Janbekov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Janbekov tries to pull guard but Vigal forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Clint Vigal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musobek Janbekov. Vigal avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Vigal.
A knee to the head by Vigal.
Vigal lands a damaging elbow. This has been an exciting period of action! Vigal lands an elbow inside that Janbekov shrugs off. Vigal lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Janbekov takes an elbow to the forehead. A knee to the head by Vigal.
That has opened up Musobek Janbekov's cut even more.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Vigal landing knees to the head.
Vigal lands a knee to the head.
Janbekov takes an elbow to the forehead. Vigal scores a nice knee to the body.
Vigal scores with a knee to the head.
Janbekov is rocked!
The cut above Musobek Janbekov's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Vigal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Janbekov is still on wobbly legs! Can Vigal finish him? Vigal jerks Janbekov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Janbekov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Vigal goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Vigal because Janbekov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Clint Vigal!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afrim Berisha (ranked 1191 p4p, 1965 weight class) and Lionel Lazardo (ranked 133 p4p, 205 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Afrim Berisha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lionel Lazardo! The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Berisha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lazardo. Lazardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lazardo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Berisha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Berisha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazardo's guard.
Lazardo wants to stand but Berisha is controlling the position. Berisha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lazardo's head.
Lazardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazardo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berisha postures up and lands a big shot to Lazardo's brow. We've been hearing that Berisha has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lazardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazardo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berisha can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Berisha stands up over Lazardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Berisha is working Lazardo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazardo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berisha working some strikes from top position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Berisha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Berisha trying to control but Lazardo is working from the bottom. Berisha pushing down on Lazardo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Berisha scoring with strikes to the body and head. Lazardo pushes Berisha off looking to stand but Berisha dives back in and keeps control.
Berisha performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Berisha looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lazardo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Nice strikes from Berisha there. Berisha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Berisha prevents Lazardo from improving his position.
Lazardo looking for submissions off his back.
Lazardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lazardo is trying to stand back up but Berisha is controlling him
Berisha working Lazardo over with strikes. Berisha prevents Lazardo from standing back up.
Berisha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazardo keeps working. Lazardo tries to get to full guard but Berisha has control of the leg. Nice strikes from Berisha there. Berisha looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Berisha landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Berisha lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lazardo is rocked! Berisha is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lazardo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Berisha fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lazardo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Berisha! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afrim Berisha! Afrim Berisha tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Poopie Loopie (ranked 1829 p4p, 1986 weight class) and Willard Wilson (ranked 143 p4p, 147 weight class). Poopie Loopie 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 bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poopie Loopie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willard Wilson! The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loopie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson. Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wilson fails with a takedown attempt. Loopie tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range. Loopie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson. Loopie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Loopie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilson's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wilson keeping moving, preventing Loopie from controlling successfully.
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loopie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Loopie passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Wilson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Loopie wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Loopie is looking for a kimura but Wilson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loopie to get the leverage. Wilson is staying active underneath Loopie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loopie seems to be looking for submissions.
Loopie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well. Loopie is controlling the pace.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Loopie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Wilson is pressing down on Loopie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Loopie slips nicely into half guard.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loopie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Loopie winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Wilson is not content to let Loopie control the position. Loopie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
Loopie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loopie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wilson wants to get back to full guard. Loopie is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Wilson is looking for a sweep. Loopie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Loopie wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
Loopie seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson trying to control here.
Loopie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work. Loopie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Loopie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Loopie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loopie has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted. Wilson controls Loopie momentarily but Loopie frees himself. Wilson keeping moving, preventing Loopie from controlling successfully. Loopie stands up over Wilson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Loopie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Loopie landing with the ground and pound. Loopie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wilson keeping full guard, as Loopie tries to pass. Loopie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Loopie postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it. Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Loopie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loopie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loopie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Loopie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poopie Loopie dominated that round. 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.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loopie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Wilson looks for a takedown but Loopie sprawls well. Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loopie.
Loopie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Loopie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around? Wilson shoots in and drives through. Loopie sprawls well. Loopie tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it. Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Loopie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Poopie Loopie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willard Wilson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson swings for the body but Loopie moves out of range.
Wilson throws a body punch but Loopie moves out of range. Wilson looks to throw the jab but Loopie is out of range. Loopie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Wilson misses with a looping left. Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Loopie is just out of range.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson is looking for a kimura but Loopie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage. Wilson is breathing heavily. The fighters are battling for position here. Loopie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Loopie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Loopie!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loopie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Loopie wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position. Loopie wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. Poopie Loopie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Loopie stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Wilson working for a triangle but Loopie defends it easily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson keeping moving, preventing Loopie from controlling successfully. Loopie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Loopie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loopie has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted. Loopie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Loopie stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Sloppy strikes there by Loopie. Loopie trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom. Loopie 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.
Loopie tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loopie is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well. Loopie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Loopie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Wilson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Loopie off and has taken his back! Loopie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wilson's guard. Nice work there by Loopie.
Loopie wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving. Loopie throwing strikes but missing.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Loopie throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loopie swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Wilson postures up in Loopie's guard and throws a big left but Loopie blocks it. Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wilson is working Loopie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Loopie looking for a sweep. Not yet Loopie, not yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willard Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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!

Wilson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Loopie to the ground. Wilson is now in Loopie's guard. Wilson passes Loopie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Loopie keeping control of the position. Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Loopie defends it. Wilson trying to control the action but Loopie is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wilson thows a huge punch but Loopie dodges it nicely.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ground and pound from Wilson. Loopie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loopie is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold. Wilson working over Loopie with some ground and pound. Loopie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Loopie is rocked! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Oh Loopie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Wilson is looking to advance position but Loopie won't allow it. Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Wilson throwing shots but Loopie is blocking nicely. Loopie wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loopie defends it well. Loopie seems to have got his legs back now. Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Loopie defends the submission attempt. Loopie is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loopie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson. Wilson is trying to control. Loopie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Wilson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Loopie to regain full guard. Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard. Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loopie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Wilson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Loopie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
 Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loopie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight! Willard Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willard Wilson! Willard Wilson made sure to mention his sponsor, Warpath Wear in his post fight interview.
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