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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Anderson (ranked 4974 p4p, 4800 weight class) and Zoltan Szentgyorgyi (ranked 347 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoltan Szentgyorgyi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szentgyorgyi slips a jab from Anderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Szentgyorgyi! But no joy.
Szentgyorgyi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Szentgyorgyi swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szentgyorgyi avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szentgyorgyi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Frank Anderson has been cut.
Szentgyorgyi jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Zoltan Szentgyorgyi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
Szentgyorgyi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Szentgyorgyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Szentgyorgyi thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Szentgyorgyi lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szentgyorgyi cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Szentgyorgyi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szentgyorgyi connects with the punch.
Szentgyorgyi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Szentgyorgyi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szentgyorgyi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Szentgyorgyi lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Szentgyorgyi blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Szentgyorgyi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szentgyorgyi's corner calls for a 1-2. Szentgyorgyi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Szentgyorgyi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szentgyorgyi misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szentgyorgyi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szentgyorgyi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szentgyorgyi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szentgyorgyi.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Szentgyorgyi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Szentgyorgyi tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szentgyorgyi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szentgyorgyi avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Szentgyorgyi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szentgyorgyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Szentgyorgyi drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Szentgyorgyi is looking for the KO!
 Anderson is rocked!
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Szentgyorgyi finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Szentgyorgyi swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson moves forwards but Szentgyorgyi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by Szentgyorgyi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szentgyorgyi tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szentgyorgyi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szentgyorgyi tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szentgyorgyi connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Anderson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Szentgyorgyi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zoltan Szentgyorgyi!
During a confident post fight interview, Zoltan Szentgyorgyi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Lenkov (ranked 2623 p4p, 25800 weight class) and Rigoberto Ricardo (ranked 285 p4p, 454 weight class). Rigoberto Ricardo 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andriy Lenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rigoberto Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo moves forwards but Lenkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricardo blocks a jab.
Ricardo slips a straight right by Lenkov.
Ricardo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lenkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Lenkov. That snapped Ricardo's head back.
Ricardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ricardo momentarily.
Lenkov loads up on a big right hand but Ricardo slips the punch.
Lenkov looks to land a right hand but Ricardo moved out of range.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lenkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lenkov throws a looping overhand right but Ricardo ducks down to avoid it.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ricardo slips a jab from Lenkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenkov missing with a left hand there. Ricardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lenkov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricardo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Andriy Lenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lenkov thumps Ricardo with a low kick.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricardo.
Ricardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lenkov cracks Ricardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lenkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lenkov misses with a looping right.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Lenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricardo.
Lenkov scores with the left hand. Ricardo knows he should have avoided that one.
Lenkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ricardo staying out of range there.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
Ricardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricardo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricardo should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricardo checks the leg kick.
Lenkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ricardo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Lenkov won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lenkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lenkov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lenkov.
Lenkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lenkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricardo's elbow.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lenkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to pull guard but Lenkov won't allow it.
Andriy Lenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Ricardo.
A nice left hand lands by Lenkov.
Lenkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricardo.
Ricardo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lenkov smiles and moves away.
Lenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lenkov misses with a straight left.
Lenkov takes a swing at Ricardo's ribcage but misses.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut.
Lenkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lenkov misses with a straight right.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Ricardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lenkov throws a body punch but Ricardo moves out of range.
Ricardo ducks under a wild hook from Lenkov.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov misses with a straight right.
Lenkov lands a jab to the head.
Lenkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lenkov misses its intended target.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricardo.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lenkov.
Ricardo moves away from the strike by Lenkov.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
Lenkov lands with a nice body punch.
Ricardo blocks a jab.
Ricardo wants to counter with a clinch but Lenkov pushes him away.
Ricardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lenkov.
Lenkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lenkov lands a jab to Ricardo's midsection.
Ricardo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Lenkov works Ricardo's body with a nice hook.
Andriy Lenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lenkov.
Ricardo checks a leg kick.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
The fighters circling - Lenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut. Ricardo saw that one coming.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Lenkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lenkov scores with a jab to the head.
Lenkov stuns Ricardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lenkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricardo is out of range.
Lenkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lenkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricardo.
Ricardo wants to counter the offense by Lenkov and move into the clinch position.
Lenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricardo slips a jab from Lenkov.
Lenkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lenkov misses with an uppercut.
Ricardo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lenkov misses the target.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Nice cross by Lenkov.
Ricardo defending well as Lenkov loads up on a big left hand.
Andriy Lenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ricardo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Lenkov.
Good standup being displayed there by Lenkov as he connects with a hook.
Lenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricardo tries to counter with a clinch but Lenkov shakes him off and moves away.
Lenkov thows a leg kick but Ricardo checks it
and Ricardo counters by moving into the clinch.
Ricardo jumps guard.
Lenkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ricardo can do to turn this around?
Ricardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lenkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lenkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ricardo keeping full guard, as Lenkov tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenkov forces his way into half guard.
Well, if Lenkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ricardo gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricardo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lenkov is aware though and is defending well.
Ricardo is trying to keep Lenkov in close.
Lenkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricardo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenkov wants to pass the guard but Ricardo is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ricardo is staying active underneath Lenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ricardo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lenkov pulls his head out easily.
Ricardo is in trouble now - Lenkov has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo is trying to escape the mount.
Lenkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lenkov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lenkov is working hard here to advance position.
Ricardo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lenkov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ricardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lenkov fails to advance to Ricardo's back.
Lenkov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo regains half guard.
Ricardo is looking for a sweep. Lenkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ricardo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lenkov has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lenkov pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ricardo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lenkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andriy Lenkov!
Andriy Lenkov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Musumeci (ranked 2950 p4p, 3343 weight class) and Nolan Hayes (ranked 251 p4p, 283 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Musumeci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nolan Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes gets caught napping as Musumeci dives in and scores a takedown. Hayes manages to retain guard.
Hayes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Musumeci is one step ahead there.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hayes keeping full guard, as Musumeci tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musumeci wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
Musumeci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci stays in close to Hayes's body and controls the position.
Musumeci trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musumeci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musumeci's guard.
Musumeci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Musumeci trying to control the position.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Musumeci has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.
Musumeci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayes defends well.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes pushes down on Musumeci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayes is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayes works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Musumeci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Musumeci is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci struggling a bit here.
Musumeci is looking to regain half guard here but Hayes keeps moving and retains side control.
Hayes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Musumeci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Musumeci is trying to control but Hayes manages to pass to mount!
Musumeci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musumeci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hayes dives on top into guard.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Musumeci keeps moving.
Musumeci trying to keep a closed guard but Hayes is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musumeci working a defensive guard but Hayes manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nolan Hayes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hayes shoots in for a double leg but Musumeci sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Musumeci fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hayes sprawls well initially but Musumeci persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Musumeci trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Musumeci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Musumeci is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci is looking to advance position but Hayes won't allow it.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
Musumeci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hayes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Musumeci 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.
Musumeci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Musumeci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Musumeci trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Musumeci is keen to just control but Hayes is a slippery customer.
Musumeci is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Hayes trying to control but Musumeci postures up.
Musumeci is pressing down on Hayes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hayes is holding on for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Musumeci's waist but Musumeci gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Hayes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes misses with a shot to the body
and Musumeci counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Musumeci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hayes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hayes is trying to improve his position.
Musumeci working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musumeci just content to control the position.
Musumeci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hayes's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Musumeci dominated that second round.
That's time! Musumeci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Musumeci drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hayes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayes, not yet.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Mikey Musumeci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Musumeci wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayes connects with a high kick.
Hayes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musumeci sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Musumeci tries to counter with a takedown but Hayes is quick to defend against it.
Musumeci closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Musumeci lands in his opponent's guard.
Musumeci looking to pass the guard.
Musumeci is working hard here to advance position.
Musumeci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Musumeci slips nicely into half guard.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Musumeci seems content to control.
Hayes won't allow Musumeci to pass to mount.
Musumeci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Musumeci wants to pass the guard but Hayes is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Musumeci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hayes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hayes keeping hold of Musumeci's head, controlling as best he can.
Musumeci is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Musumeci is really struggling to control Hayes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Musumeci takes a kick to the side of the head.
Musumeci is rocked!
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Musumeci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musumeci but Musumeci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Musumeci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Musumeci trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Musumeci seems to have got his legs back now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Musumeci is pressing down on Hayes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hayes is holding on for now.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Musumeci has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Musumeci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Musumeci has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Musumeci!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 2940 p4p, 3004 weight class) and Morgoth Bauglir (ranked 317 p4p, 323 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 London, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Morgoth Bauglir!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauglir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Morgoth Bauglir has been cut.
Bauglir seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Volkov shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bauglir is backing up but Volkov catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bauglir covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Volkov Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Onishi Atsushi (ranked 2432 p4p, 2496 weight class) and Zachary Challinor (ranked 264 p4p, 272 weight class). Challinor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Down Under. Onishi Atsushi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onishi Atsushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Challinor!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Challinor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Challinor dives in and scores a takedown into Atsushi's guard.
Atsushi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Atsushi lands a big head kick that sends Challinor tumbling to the mat! Atsushi takes a step backwards and waves Challinor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Zachary Challinor has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi connects with a high kick.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses
and Challinor moves into the clinch.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi lands a body shot.
Look low, kick high! Atsushi uses the oldest trick in the book to send Challinor tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Atsushi is absolutely delighted - when Challinor wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onishi Atsushi!
A victorious Onishi Atsushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Zachary Challinor spoke after the fight, saying 'I’ve wrestled my whole life, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned—it’s not about how you fall, but how you get back up. Respect to my opponent, my team, and everyone who supports me. This isn’t the end. I’ll regroup, come back stronger, and next time, I won’t miss.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sigmund Salazar (ranked 1986 p4p, 3460 weight class) and Billy Oehman (ranked 220 p4p, 360 weight class). Billy Oehman 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigmund Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Oehman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oehman was covering up waiting for the punch and Salazar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oehman trying to control the position.
Oehman working for a triangle but Salazar defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar pushes down on Oehman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Salazar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oehman defends it well.
Oehman is defending against the submission attempts here by Salazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oehman wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy.
Salazar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oehman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oehman is positioning himself well to prevent Salazar advancing to mount.
Salazar wants to free his trapped foot but Oehman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Oehman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Oehman is trying to get back to full guard.
Salazar is working for a kimura but Oehman is defending it quite comfortably.
Oehman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salazar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Salazar prevents Oehman from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salazar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oehman actively working from the bottom here.
Oehman is trying to maintain the position but Salazar is very close to passing his half guard.
Oehman manages to get to full guard.
Oehman is trying to keep Salazar in close.
Salazar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oehman pulls Salazar in close to prevent any damage.
Oehman keeping full guard, as Salazar tries to pass.
Salazar forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oehman trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oehman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oehman wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy.
Salazar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salazar prevents Oehman from improving his position.
Oehman trying to hold on to Salazar's head to control him but Salazar postures up.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura but Oehman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salazar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oehman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Oehman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oehman looking for submissions off his back.
Oehman is controlling Salazar's trapped leg to prevent Salazar from advancing to side control.
Salazar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar tries to pass to full mount but Oehman defends it.
Oehman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigmund Salazar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oehman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salazar defends well and Oehman ends up having to push Salazar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches up with Oehman, looking for a takedown. Salazar pushes Oehman against the cage but Oehman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oehman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salazar is trying to defend but Oehman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oehman wants to pass the guard but Salazar is defending well.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oehman trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Oehman seems to be looking for submissions.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
We've been informed that Oehman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oehman stands and throws Salazar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salazar gets back to half guard.
Oehman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oehman 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.
Oehman wants to pass the guard but Salazar is defending well.
Oehman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Salazar looking for submissions off his back.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
Salazar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oehman is aware though and is defending well.
Salazar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oehman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sigmund Salazar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oehman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Salazar is tightening it up a little... Oehman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Oehman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Oehman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Salazar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sigmund Salazar!
During a confident post fight interview, Sigmund Salazar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Estevan Martinez (ranked 1592 p4p, 3001 weight class) and Balogh Viktor (ranked 145 p4p, 258 weight class). Balogh Viktor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Estevan Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balogh Viktor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viktor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Viktor moves into range and clinches up with Martinez.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Viktor is controlling him.
Viktor misses with an elbow over the top.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Viktor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viktor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martinez's defenses.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Viktor, against the cage.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez tries to break free but Viktor pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Viktor has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Martinez has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Martinez tries to break free but Viktor pushes him back against the cage.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Viktor throws an elbow but it misses.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Viktor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martinez's defenses.
It looks like Estevan Martinez has been cut.
Viktor has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viktor keeps control of Martinez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viktor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Martinez breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by Viktor. Viktor maintains the clinch.
Viktor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martinez's efforts to push away.
Viktor lands a nice elbow.
Viktor lands an elbow inside that Martinez shrugs off.
Martinez is looking to break free of the clinch but Viktor has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Viktor.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Viktor keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez wants to break free but Viktor has control.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Viktor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but Viktor has him pressed against the cage.
Viktor lands a nice elbow.
Estevan Martinez's cut is getting worse.
Viktor throws an elbow that misses.
Martinez tries to break free but Viktor pushes him back against the cage.
Viktor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viktor has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez dodges an elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martinez avoids a wild elbow strike from Viktor.
Viktor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martinez's defenses.
Estevan Martinez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viktor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Martinez has had enough of the clinch but Viktor keeps him there for the moment.
Viktor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Viktor misses with an elbow strike.
Martinez tries to break free but Viktor pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Viktor.
Jeez, Estevan Martinez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Estevan Martinez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balogh Viktor!
In his post fight interview, Balogh Viktor gave a big smile as he said 'Thanks for the blood, always tastes better when that blood has never been spilt before. Rory Curtis I took your virginity.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frenkie Chen (ranked 768 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Rickety Cricket (ranked 99 p4p, 196 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frenkie Chen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickety Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen misses the jab.
We've been told by Chen's head coaches at Royal Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cricket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen moves out of range as Cricket strikes.
Chen throws the left hand but Cricket avoids the punch easily.
Chen misses with a looping right.
Rickety Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cricket scores with a jab to the body.
Chen moves out of range as Cricket strikes.
Cricket missing with a left hand there. Chen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Chen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chen looks to throw the jab but Cricket is out of range.
Chen tries to keep at a distance but Cricket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Chen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cricket doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chen moves away from the strike by Cricket.
Chen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen slips under a jab.
Cricket looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen. Cricket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cricket moves in looking to clinch but Chen pushes him off.
Cricket lands a lovely overhand right.
Chen misses with a straight left.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen.
Chen misses with a hook. Cricket ducked under it nicely.
Chen digs a good body shot into Cricket's ribs.
Cricket staying out of range there.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cricket. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Chen.
It looks like Rickety Cricket has been cut.
Cricket lands a nice looking body shot.
Chen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cricket finds it's way round the side to connect with Chen's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
Cricket slips a jab from Chen.
Cricket swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cricket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chen connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cricket misses.
Cricket has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cricket there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cricket connects with a nice looking jab.
Chen drops his hands momentarily and Cricket takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chen misses with a straight right.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Cricket misses with a straight left.
Chen misses the shot to the body.
Cricket misses with a body shot
and Chen counters with a straight right hand.
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Chen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Chen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cricket was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen.
Chen ducks under a wild hook from Cricket.
Cricket misses with an uppercut.
Cricket lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cricket darts in and clinches Chen up against the cage.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen breaks from the clinch.
Chen with a nice cross.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cricket moves away.
Chen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cricket takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cricket doesn't manage to clinch there - Chen circles away.
Cricket jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cricket scores with a hook.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Chen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cricket clinches with his opponent.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Chen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cricket's hands.
Chen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chen throws a body punch but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket staying out of range there.
Cricket on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Chen circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen's corner calls for a 1-2. Chen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That has opened up Rickety Cricket's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Cricket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Cricket.
Cricket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rickety Cricket will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cricket drives through and clinches with Chen against the cage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket tries a body shot but Chen blocks it.
Chen is trying to pull guard but Cricket turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen.
Chen tries to pull guard but Cricket holds him up against the cage and eventually Chen drops back down to his feet.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Chen avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen throws a body punch but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket works Chen's body with a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chen avoids the body shot from Cricket.
The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cricket scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Chen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cricket displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen throws out the jab.
Chen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cricket moves away.
Cricket staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a body shot.
A jab from Chen misses.
Cricket jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Chen staying out of range there.
Chen throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen defending well as Cricket loads up on a big left hand.
Chen defending well as Cricket loads up on a big left hand.
Cricket takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chen cracks Cricket with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
Chen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cricket scores with a jab to the head.
Chen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cricket.
Nice defenses there by Chen.
Chen connects with a looping right hand.
Chen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
Cricket lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chen moves away from the strike by Cricket.
Cricket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen.
Chen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chen connects with a body shot.
Cricket misses with a wild body shot.
Cricket is looking to clinch but Chen is avoiding it.
Chen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket throws a big shot that misses.
Cricket throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Chen.
Cricket throws a big shot that misses.
Cricket scores with a nice strike.
Chen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cricket.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen misses the target.
Cricket fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Chen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Cricket moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cricket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chen.
Chen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chen lands with a cross.
Cricket throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen misses the target.
Chen takes a swing at Cricket's ribcage but misses.
Cricket drops his hands momentarily and Chen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The cut above Rickety Cricket's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Chen blocks an uppercut.
Cricket gets through Chen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rickety Cricket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rickety Cricket's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cricket ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen misses with a hook.
Cricket throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Cricket.
Cricket keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cricket avoids the body shot from Chen.
Chen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Chen as he connects with a hook.
Cricket throws a body punch but Chen moves out of range.
Chen throws a looping overhand right but Cricket ducks down to avoid it.
Cricket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cricket moves forwards but Chen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cricket throws the left hand but Chen avoids the punch easily.
Cricket just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Cricket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cricket should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cricket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cricket on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cricket ducks under a wild hook from Chen.
Chen lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket moves away from the strike by Chen.
Cricket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen moves away.
Frenkie Chen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chen lands a really nice looking cross but Cricket seems unphased.
 Cricket is rocked!
Rickety Cricket's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cricket walks into a left hand.
Cricket is still on wobbly legs! Can Chen finish him?
Chen missing with a left hand there. Cricket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cricket looks to throw the jab but Chen is out of range.
Chen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cricket scores with a decent looking hook.
Cricket scores with a nice strike.
Chen lands with a shot to the body.
Chen swings for the body but Cricket moves out of range.
Cricket seems to have recovered his senses.
Chen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chen misses the target.
Cricket looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range.
Cricket walks into a stiff left hand from Chen.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rickety Cricket's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frenkie Chen!
Frenkie Chen retains his middleweight title!
Frenkie Chen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Indio Perera (ranked 1642 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Johnny Shelbey (ranked 187 p4p, 160 weight class). Johnny Shelbey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Indio Perera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Shelbey!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Shelbey. That snapped Perera's head back.
It looks like Indio Perera has been cut.
Perera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perera wants to clinch
enabling Shelbey to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelbey slips a jab and a cross from Perera.
Shelbey swats away the attempt to clinch by Perera.
Perera tries to clinch but Shelbey moves out of range.
Perera jabs Shelbey right on the nose. Shelbey blinks but takes it well.
Perera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Indio Perera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perera doesn't manage to clinch there - Shelbey circles away.
Shelbey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shelbey's coach down at Royal Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shelbey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shelbey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelbey scores with a shot to the body.
Perera misses with a combination
and Shelbey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perera tries to clinch up
and Shelbey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelbey.
Perera throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelbey counters with a straight right hand.
Perera is rocked!
Shelbey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Perera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perera darts in trying to clinch
and Shelbey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Shelbey!
Johnny Shelbey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadeusz Sroka (ranked 533 p4p, 1924 weight class) and Jeramiah Yurchon (ranked 74 p4p, 221 weight class). Jeramiah Yurchon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadeusz Sroka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeramiah Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon throws the left hand but Sroka avoids the punch easily.
Sroka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sroka throws a body punch but Yurchon moves out of range.
Jeramiah Yurchon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sroka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sroka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sroka lands a nice uppercut.
Sroka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sroka prevents a body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sroka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sroka presses Yurchon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sroka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Sroka - that landed with a thud.
Yurchon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Sroka.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurchon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yurchon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sroka's elbow.
Sroka struggles to land a body shot inside as Yurchon controls his hands.
Sroka pushes Yurchon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yurchon is rocked!
Sroka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sroka lands a shoulder strike.
Yurchon is still on wobbly legs! Can Sroka finish him?
Sroka lands a big right hand that drops Yurchon! The killer instinct kicks in and Sroka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sroka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadeusz Sroka!
Tadeusz Sroka retains his light heavyweight title!
Tadeusz Sroka very nearly forgot to thank BANZAI CLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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